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Iron rattle
An iron rattle like those found with the Oseberg ship.
Kaupang, Vikingbyen
Kaupang in Skiringssal was a Viking Age town and market. It is the first known trading outpost in Norway. The town was founded c.800 and was abandoned in the early 10th century. The site is open to visitors each summer, and offers activities as well…
Midgard Historisk Senter
The Centre for the Viking Age in Vestfold, Norway
Midgardsblot Metal Festival
Midgardsblot is a Viking metal music festival held at Borre in Norway. In 2016, the festival includes much more than music, with seminars on photography and a screening of the film 'Trace'. There are also living history activities.
Mount for a Knife Scabbard from Borre
A mount for a knife scabbard from the Borre burial mound.
Oars on the Deck of the Gokstad Ship
Oars on the deck of the Gokstad ship.
Part of a Bailer from the Gokstad Burial
A decorated wooden fragment that may have been part of a bailer.
Part of a Sled Shaft from Borre
Part of the shaft from a sled, decorated with metalwork and carved.
Peacock Feathers from the Gokstad Burial
Although not as showy now, as they would have been in the Viking Age, these peacock feathers are evidence of the wide international network of contacts that the Gokstad man would have had. The burial included two peacocks.
Remnants of a Box from the Gokstad Burial
Part of a wooden box.
Ship Nails from Borre
These ship nails were found in the Borre grave mound.
Skeleton of the Man buried on the Gokstad Ship
The man buried on the Gokstad Ship was about 5' 11" to 6' tall (approx. 180cm to 183cm) and was of powerful build. He was in his 40s or 50s when he died.
Strap Mounts from the Gokstad Burial
Gilt bronze strap mounts from the Gokstad burial.
Strap Mounts from the Gokstad Burial
A selection of strap mounts from the Gokstad burial.
Tent Boards and a Shield from the Gokstad Ship
A pair of tent boards and one of the shields from the Gokstad ship.
Tent Boards from the Gokstad Ship Burial
Two of the tent boards from the Gokstad burial affixed to the wall at Vikingskipshuset.
Tent Pegs from the Gokstad Burial
These are thought to be tent pegs.
The Gokstad Ship
The Gokstad ship was found in a burial mound at Gokstad in Vestfold, Norway. The ship dates to c. 890 AD and the burial probably took place c. 900 AD. A single male skeleton was found with the ship, but the site had been plundered before excavation…
Tønsberg Vikingfestival
Tønsberg Vikingfestival is a Viking festival aimed at raising awareness of Tønsberg's Viking heritage.
View of the Gokstad Ship Showing the Steering Oar
A view from the stern of the Gokstad ship, showing the steering oar in place.