Legacy

Reconstruction of Stem of Oseberg Ship

The Viking ship has become an internationally recognisable symbol of the Viking Age, and more broadly of Scandinavian culture. This gallery demonstrates just a handful of the many ways in which Viking Ships are used in branding, tourism and commerce in the present day, ranging from expressions of national and local identity, to more playful responses to a shared Viking past. Click on the image to go to the item and to find out more about it, or view items on the interactive map below.

Interactive Map

You can view a wider selection of modern takes on Viking ships by clicking on the individual pins on the map below