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Midgard Historisk Senter
The Centre for the Viking Age in Vestfold, Norway
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…
Borre Vikinglag
Borre Vikinglag is a group of Viking reenactors in Vestfold, Norway.
Borrefylkingen
Borrefylkingen is a reenactment group in Vestfold, Norway. The group focuses on Viking-Age warfare.
Blog: Why did the Viking trading town of Kaupang totally disappear?
A blog post discussing the disappearance of Kaupang i Skiringssal.
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.
Tønsberg Vikingfestival
Tønsberg Vikingfestival is a Viking festival aimed at raising awareness of Tønsberg's Viking heritage.
Viking Festivals in Vestfold
Facebook group providing news about Viking festivals in the Vestfold area.
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…
Gokstad Burial Chamber
This burial chamber was constructed towards the stern of the Gokstad ship. A tall man in his 40s or 50s was buried in it. The chamber was covered with birch bark, and remnants of silk were found between the logs of the roof. The burial chamber…
Tent Boards from the Gokstad Ship Burial
Two of the tent boards from the Gokstad burial affixed to the wall at Vikingskipshuset.
Gokstad Boats
These are two of the boats that were found with the Gokstad ship burial.
Detail of the Mast Seat on the Gokstad Ship
Detail shots showing the mast seat on the Gokstad ship.
Buckets on the Deck of the Gokstad Ship
A bucket on the deck of the Gokstad ship. The shutters for the oar holes are also visible.
Detail of the Oar Holes on the Gokstad Ship
Detail shots showing the oar holes on the Gokstad ship.
Oars on the Deck of the Gokstad Ship
Oars on the deck of the Gokstad ship.
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.
Tent Boards and a Shield from the Gokstad Ship
A pair of tent boards and one of the shields from the Gokstad ship.
View of the Gokstad Ship Showing the Steering Oar
A view from the stern of the Gokstad ship, showing the steering oar in place.
Bridle from the Borre Grave Mound
Bridle with gilt bronze plaques as decoration.