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Illustration of the Alþingi in session on a tourist information board in Þingvellir
Illustration by Gylfi Gislason as part of a larger tourist information board in the Þingvellir Rift Valley
Statue of Holger Danske by H.P. Pedersen-Dans
Famous statue by sculptor H.P. Pedersen-Dans in Kronborg Castle depicting the legendary figure Holger Danske (Ogier the Dane) first mentioned in the eleventh-century Chanson de Roland, and who later becomes a major antagonist (and later supporter) of…
The Ravning Bridge (Ravningbroen), Jutland
The Ravning Bridge (Danish Ravningbroen) is one of the most important archaeological sites in Denmark. It is located in the valley of the River Vejle, around 10km south of the important fortification at Jelling, crossing what is now known as Ravning…
Posts from the Ravning Bridge at Kongernes Jelling (Royal Jelling) Experience Centre
Several of the original posts from the Ravning Bridge are displayed in the Kongernes Jelling Centre, alongside a multimedia display about the bridge itself with an artists impression of the original. The bridge, constructed in 979 or 980 lies 10km…
Facebook Group: Viking Lands: Tours and Tourism
A Facebook group for those interested in the Vikings, focusing on tours, tourism and photography. Run by Heather D. Linnett
Reconstructed Farmhouse (Herjólfsbær) at Herjólfsdalur, Heimaey
The valley of Herjólfsdalur was excavated in the 1970s, with the oldest remains dated to the ninth century: a century older than the first inhabitant (Herjólfur Bárðarson) mentioned in the historical records. This reconstructed farmhouse is…
Interior of the Reconstructed Farmhouse (Herjólfsbær) at Herjólfsdalur, Heimaey
The valley of Herjólfsdalur was excavated in the 1970s, with the oldest remains dated to the ninth century: a century older than the first inhabitant (Herjólfur Bárðarson) mentioned in the historical records. This reconstructed farmhouse is…
Information Board outside the reconstructed farmhouse (Herjólfsbær) at Herjólfsdalur, Heimaey
The valley of Herjólfsdalur was excavated in the 1970s, with the oldest remains dated to the ninth century: a century older than the first inhabitant (Herjólfur Bárðarson) mentioned in the historical records. This reconstructed farmhouse is…
Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement
Jarlshof is a site on Shetland with evidence of occupation from the Neolithic period to the late medieval period, and includes Norse longhouses. It is a tourist site that you can visit.
Runic patterned socks from Orkney
Socks with runic pattern, seen in a tourist shop in Kirkwall
Souvenir Denmark Mugs
Red mugs featuring an image of a Viking ship with the inscription 'Denmark'. Seen in the gift shop of Museet Ribes Vikinger.
Souvenir Runic Mugs from Orkney
Runic mugs with the inscription 'Orkney'. Seen in a tourist shop in Kirkwall.
Danish beer steins with various viking motifs
These souvenir steins include typical images associated with the Vikings: horned helmets, weapons, viking ships, and beards! Seen in Copenhagen airport.
Souvenir Replica of 'Holger Danske' Statue
A statuette influenced by the famous statue in Kronborg Castle depicting the legendary figure Holger Danske (Ogier the Dane) first mentioned in the eleventh-century Chanson de Roland, and who later becomes a major antagonist (and later supporter) of…
Souvenir Swedish Fridge Magnet
Photographed in Copenhagen airport. Swedish souvenir with stylised Viking ship.
Denmark snow-globe souvenir with horned helmet
A souvenir snow-globe with a viking warrior with horned helmet within a globe supported by a horned helmet. Seen in Copenhagen airport.
Swedish Troll Souvenir with Shield and Flag
Trolls with horned helmets and either a shield with Swedish flag or flag. Seen in Copenhagen airport.
Danish Troll Souvenir with Shield
Trolls with horned helmets and a shield with Danish flag design. Souvenir seen in Copenhagen airport.
Souvenir Viking Ship Key-ring from Denmark
Key-ring photographed in Copenhagen airport. Viking ship with sail in the colours of the Danish flag.
Souvenir Viking Ship Key-ring with Swedish Flag
Key-ring photographed in Copenhagen airport. Swedish flag with stylised Viking ship