Helgö

The first archaeological dig in 1954 uncovered the remains of the early settlement, including a workshop area which attracted international interest.

The most notable finds included a small Buddha statuette from North India and a christening scoop from Egypt, both dating from the 6th century.

The Indian Buddha statuette, the Irish crozier[1] and the Egyptian Coptic scoop which were found on Helgö, are presently on display in the Swedish History Museum in Stockholm.

Kagg was a political ally of King Gustavus Adolphus, a member of the Privy Council of Sweden and Field Marshal during the Thirty Years' War.

[9][10] Today Kaggeholm is operated as a conference center managed by the Swedish property development company Sisyfosgruppen Holding.

Location of Helgö in Lake Mälaren
Colour photograph of the Helgö Buddha
The Helgö Buddha
Lars Kagg (1595-1661)
Kaggeholm castle on Helgö
Road sign to Helgö
Archaeological objects from Helgö
Helgö canal