Viking history, culture, and traditions | The Viking Era in Norway
WEBNorwegian Vikings. They were warriors, looters, and barbarians, yet they were also farmers, family members, traders, ship builders and lovers. They crossed raging seas in elaborate ships and conquered territories far and wide. They left a strong mark on Northern Europe that will last forever.
Experience the Viking culture | Norway's top Viking attractions
WEBViking fans have lots to look forward to in Fjord Norway. At the modern Viking museum Sagastad in Nordfjordeid , visitors can explore the 30-metre-long Myklebust ship, enjoy interactive exhibitions, and learn more about the region’s proud Viking history.
The modern Vikings - Visit Norway
WEBThousands of Norwegians are now working to rediscover valuable, forgotten parts of their Viking heritage. Hundreds gather at Viking markets in Gudvangen and Avaldsnes – the historic home of famed King Harald Fairhair – to re-enact Viking life and learn Viking Age crafts and trades.
Visit Norway | Official travel guide to Norway
WEBHow to Norway? What exactly is a fjord? How do I dress for winter? Our YouTube series shows you everything you need to know for your next Norwegian adventure.
Stave churches in Norway | Urnes, Lom, Heddal, Borgund, Kaupanger
WEBViking heritage During the Middle Ages, immense stone cathedrals were constructed in many parts of Europe. In Norway, a similar technique was used for building in wood, although on a much smaller scale. The churches’ wooden doors and finials are often beautifully carved.
Sandefjord Viking Park - Visit Norway
WEBThe Viking park is a part of Badeparken, between Scandic Park Hotel and the ferry terminal in Sandefjord. Right next to the famous Whaling Monument in Sandefjord, there is a landing site for large oak logs to be split and chopped into ship planks.
Viking Village Njardarheimr - Visit Norway
WEBIn the Viking village Njardarheimr you will experience an authentic village showing how the Vikings lived 1000 years ago when Gudvangen got its name. Here are no dressed up actors, but real Vikings of all ages who have the Viking era as a lifestyle.
The most famous fjords in Norway - Visit Norway
WEBNORWAY'S MOST FAMOUS FJORDS. With more than 1,000 fjords around the country, 10 of which are frequented regularly by cruise ships, it's not surprising that tourists wonder where to go and which fjords to see. Learn how to differentiate them with the help of fjord expert, Øyvind Heen.
Haugesund and Haugalandet | Home of the Viking kings - Visit …
WEBNestled between mountains, islands and the North Sea, the Haugesund region in Fjord Norway holds a special place in the country’s history. The region’s landscape is often compared to the places you see in famous series like Game of Thrones and Vikings.
Highlights in Ålesund and Giske - Viking's island - Visit Norway
WEBOur guests will see: Old city center in original Art Nouveau style. Modern and business part of Ålesund. Numerous picturesque narrow fjords along sea side. Old amazing bridges. The longest island in Ålesund – Ellingsoy. Subsea tunnels. Islands Giske, Godøy, Valderøy, Ellingsøy, Nervøy, Aspøy, Hessa. Mounting Aksla.
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