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The top 5 reasons why you need to visit the Sagastad Viking Center in Norway
Perched at the northern tip of a fjord is the charming Norwegian town of Nordfjordeid. Despite its picture-perfect setting, this small town has a long and proud history that stretches back to the early medieval period when Vikings roamed the area.2 years ago — Scandinavia -
A Viking history of Oslo
Today, Oslo is an uber-cool, bustling, and confident metropolis, having undergone a cultural blossoming of late. Its origins, however, date back more than a millennium to the early medieval period, when Vikings roamed and established a small trading place at the mouth of the Oslo fjord.2 years ago — Scandinavia -
Håkon Grjotgardsson: Viking Age power broker and the first Jarl of Lade
In an era where Harald Fairhair was hellbent on subjugating all the minor kingdoms of Norway under his iron grip, one powerful northern jarl stood in his way. Rather than waging war with Håkon Grjotgardsson, Fairhair negotiated with the man as a true equal. This is his story.2 years ago — History -
Explore Viking history with guided summer tours at Oslo's Historical Museum
Dug up by a Norwegian farmer's son in 1943, the Gjermundbu helmet is only one of many items on view at the museum, which offers free guided tours in English all summer.3 years ago — News -
Tønsberg: Norway's oldest city with an unmatched Viking history
About 60 miles southwest of Oslo lies the ancient city of Tønsberg.3 years ago — Scandinavia -
A Viking history of Norway: Part 1
Norway has a rich cultural history that stretches back thousands of years. Yet it is for that approximately two-and-a-half century period of Norwegian history from 793 CE to 1066 CE (the Viking era) that attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists to this Scandinavian country every year.3 years ago — History
