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Sailing boat 'Gudrun III'
Sailing boat 'Gudrun III' has been photographed on Kiellinie, Kiel, Germany.
Low Relief of Drakkar
This low relief of the drakkar consist of ceramic plates. It has been photographed on Olshausenstraße, Kiel, Germany.
On the one of shield by ship side has been placed triskelion-like symbol.
On the one of shield by ship side has been placed triskelion-like symbol.
Schnoory's Taverne in Kiel
Schnoory's Taverne is located on Ottomar-Enking-Straße 53a in Kiel, Germany. In this tavern you can taste regional and traditional alcohols (including Viking-like mead).
More informations about Schnoory's Taverne can be found on its Facebook…
More informations about Schnoory's Taverne can be found on its Facebook…
Mask from Hedeby
This mask is one from two exemplars which have been found rolled in a ship discovered in harbour at Hedeby / Haithaby (currently Germany). They have been used as caulking of a hull.
The mask, presented on the photo, has been made of red felt. It…
The mask, presented on the photo, has been made of red felt. It…
Knorr Wikingertopf (Powdered Sauce)
A powdered sauce for meatballs produced by Knorr for the German market, and branded as a 'Viking Dish'.
Liebig Company Advert for Meat Extract using Freya
Liebig Company used a series of images of Old Norse gods and heroes to advertise their meat products in the late nineteenth century, some influenced by Wagner's 'Der Ring des Nibelungen'. The company was headquartered in London.
Poster of 1998 production of Wagner's Götterdämmerung
Götterdämmerung ('Twilight of the Gods' - a mistranslation of Ragnarök) is the final Opera of Wagner's 'Ring Cycle' based on the Old Norse myth cycle. This poster is from a 1998 production by the Hungarian State Opera (Magyar Állami Operaház).
Nazi Propaganda Poster, on display in the Swedish History Museum
The Nazis used the image of the Viking and an appeal to 'Nordic' identity in order to claim common ground with, and recruit from, the occupied countries of Denmark and Norway. Items like this now serve as a sage reminder that Viking 'branding' has…
In Extremo song 'Merseburger Zaubersprüche'
In Extremo song 'Merseburger Zaubersprüche' is included on the second bands album 'Verehrt und Angespien'. Second part of the song lyrics (after short introduction) is First Merseburg Charm - magic spell from 9th (or 10th), written in Old High…
In Extremo song 'Merseburger Zaubersprüche II'
In Extremo song 'Merseburger Zaubersprüche II' is included on the third band album 'Sünder ohne Zügel'. Song lyrics is Second Merseburg Charm - magic spell from early Middle Ages written in the Old High German. Both Merseburg Charms were…
Children's Viking Tunic
A shirt produced by Spielzeugmanufaktur, a company in Germany that makes historical toys. Seen in Ribe VikingCenter.
Children's 'Wiki' Viking helmets
Children's Wiki helmet with spectacle frame produced by Spielzeugmanufaktur, a company in Germany that makes historical toys. Seen in Ribe VikingCenter.
Wikinger Museum Haithabu
The Viking museum at Haithabu (Hedeby)
Troll Branded Brown Coal Briquette, from 1930s or 40s Germany
In the 1930s German brown coal (or lignite) was often stamped with the syndicate name Troll, a supernatural being in Norse mythology. The association may be with the underground extraction of the coal, or be intended to demonstrate the power of the…
Wikinger Knacker product with Viking ship logo
A brand of sausage from Wikinger, which uses a Viking ship as its logo. This photo was submitted from Germany, but the brand also has a British market of hotdogs. The connection to the Vikings is not clear!
Animated rune stone at Haithabu/Hedeby Viking Museum
Example of animated rune stone at Haithabu/Hedeby Viking Museum, Schleswig, Germany. The exhibited runestone features a simple animation with a voice over and translation of the inscription.
Wickie und die starken Männer T-Shirt, Heidelberg
Wickie und die starken Männer (or Vicky the Viking) is German-Austrian-Japanese animated television series with the main character Wickie, a small Viking boy who uses his wits to help and outwit the starken Männer. This T-Shirt was photographed in…