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Scandinavian Viking festivals to look forward to in 2023
Mock battles, horsemanship, and archery are all on show at amazing locations across Scandinavia this summer.1 week ago -
Mystery surrounds Viking hoard found in Stjørdal
A lifelong metal detectorist, Pawel Bednarski, hit upon an amazing find one unpromising morning just before Christmas 2021.2 weeks ago -
What you need to know about the Hjortspring boat discovery in Denmark
Although people from the Viking Age get the lion's share of credit when it comes to nautical skills, it was their ancestors from centuries before that perfected the art of boat construction that Vikings would so ruthlessly utilize.2 weeks ago -
Authentic Viking ship Hardraade due for launch in Norway in 2024
How do you build an authentic Viking ship from scratch? We ask Ragnar Wergeland, head of a far-reaching project to construct the Hardraade, using the skills and materials of a millennium ago.3 weeks ago -
Invaluable Viking ships on the move as Oslo's Viking Ship Museum prepares to undergo transformation
The Viking Ship Museum in Oslo has closed its doors. It will be reopened as a completely new museum, the Museum of the Viking Age, in 2025/2026. Valuable Viking ships are already being moved.1 month ago -
Five teams to compete for chance to design new Roskilde Viking Ship Museum in Denmark
A total of 42 applicants, who - together - represent more than 130 Danish and international design studios and sustainability consultants, have applied to participate in the competition for designing the new Roskilde Viking Ship Museum in Denmark.1 month ago -
Construction of new Viking Age Museum in Oslo underway
The Norwegian Directorate of Public Construction and Property (Statsbygg) has signed the contract with the company AF Gruppen for the foundation works for the new Viking Age Museum on Bygdøy in Oslo.1 month ago -
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum announces exciting Christmas program
The Roskilde Viking Ship Museum in Denmark just announced a rich program – including several tours and activities – for the Christmas holiday season.1 month ago