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Photo of the Ladby Burial Mound
The Ladby burial mound, containing a high-status ship burial - the only one so far discovered in Denmark. The remains of the Ladby ship are preserved in a museum situated in the mound itself. For more information, see http://en.vikingemuseetladby.dk/
Photo of the Royal Mounds at Gamla Uppsala
The three barrows at Gamla Uppsala in Sweden, known as the Royal Mounds. This was the site of Sweden's 'thing' (general assembly) during the Viking Age, and the most important religious and political centre in Sweden.
Anundshög Official Website
The official home page for Anundshög, Sweden’s largest prehistoric burial mound, and Viking Age ship setting.
Det Brente Skipet
Documentary about a huge and spectacular, but forgotten viking burialmound, excavated in 1874. English subtitles. (p) 2009
www.arkikon.no
www.arkikon.no
News about Norway's Largest Viking Ship
Science and experience center called Sagastad is being built at Nordfjordeid, Norway, and will feature a full-size reconstruction of the Myklebust ship.
Anundshög runestone (Vs 13), Sweden
Rune stone next to the burial mounds and ship setting at Anundshög, c. 1000–1050. The rune stone was raised at the culmination of a row of standing stones, which may have marked the route of the 'Eriksgata', a royal procession route…
Photo of the Northern Burial Mound at Jelling
There are two large burial mounds at Jelling in Denmark. The North Mound is known as Thyra's Mound, and was most likely the original burial place of the Danish King Gorm the Old.
Photos of the Southern Burial Mound at Jelling
There are two large burial mounds at Jelling in Denmark. The South Mound is known as Gorm's Mound, and is empty. It was probably constructed in the period 965-970.
Mounds at Gamla Uppsala
Burial Mounds at Gamla Uppsala
Anundshög Runestone and Burial Mound
Anundshög Runestone and Burial Mound
Myklebust Round Barrows and Ship
The largest of five mounds at Myklebust, Nordfjordeid, Sogn og Fjordane in Norway contained the remains of the largest Viking Age ship found in Norway. It was excavated in 1874 by Anders Lorange, just 14 years before he died. Excavators found the…
Nyheter: Tusenvis av bilister har passert denne haugen uten å ane noen ting
The news story discusses the start of excavation of an apparently undisturbed grave mound beside the E6 near Fangberget gård in Ringsaker, Hedmark, Norway.
Anundshög, Västerås (Slide-Show)
Anundshög, Västerås. Sveriges största gravhög.
(A slide-show with pictures of Anundshög burial mound, ship settings and surrounding area. Captions in Swedish)
(A slide-show with pictures of Anundshög burial mound, ship settings and surrounding area. Captions in Swedish)
Gjermundbu Helmet
The only surviving Viking Age helmet. It is on display in Oslo
The Oseberg Ship
The Oseberg ship is on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. It was found in a grave mound at Oseberg in Norway with the remains of two women, and with a large amount of grave goods.
The Gjermundbu Helmet
The Gjermundbu helmet is the only Viking Age helmet that has been found in Norway. It was found in a burial mound near Haugsbygda in Ringerike in 1943 along with remains of mail armour, 2 spears, 2 axes, 4 shield bosses, spurs stirrups, and several…
A Viking Dog Collar
This Viking Age dog collar was found in the Oseberg ship burial. It is made of leather with metal fittings.
The Oseberg Ship viewed from the Stem
The Oseberg ship is on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. It was found in a grave mound at Oseberg in Norway with the remains of two women, and with a large amount of grave goods. These photos show it from the stem.
The Oseberg Ship viewed from the stern
The Oseberg ship is on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. It was found in a grave mound at Oseberg in Norway with the remains of two women, and with a large amount of grave goods. These photos show it from the stern.
Detail of the Stem Ornament on the Oseberg Ship
Detail of the stem ornament on the Oseberg Ship, showing the intricate carving.