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Wooden Fridge Magnet with Viking Ship Design
A wooden fridge magnet featuring Viking ships and a Viking. Seen in the ticket booth at Oslo Harbour.
Norrøna Shop, Oslo
Norrøna uses a logo of a Viking's head that immediately reminds of Knud Bergslien's painting 'Birkebeinerne'. The head is positioned as if the Viking is skiing downhill, representing the outdoor activities focus of the shop.
Iduns gate, Oslo
Idun was the goddess who tended the golden apples that kept the gods young.
St Olavs gate, Oslo
St Olavs gate (St Olav's Road) in Oslo is named for Olav Haraldsson who died at the battle of Stiklestad in 1030. He is largely credited with converting Norway to Christianity, although somewhat brutally. This process was ostensibly begun by Olav…
Vølund Smed
A statue of Vølund / Wayland / Völundr the smith. It was made in 1873 by Stephan Sinding. Völundr is the protagonist of Völundarkviða in the Poetic Edda.
Viking-themed Souvenirs in a Shop in Oslo
A selection of Viking-themed souvenirs in a shop window in Oslo. They include Viking longship tea-light holder, Viking trolls, a horned helmet, drinking horns and a pewter Viking ship.
Freia Chocolates
Freia began as a brand in Oslo in 1889 when the factory was first founded to produce chocolate. The reason for the name of the company is not known, but Freia is one way of spelling the Norse goddess' name.
Freyja Jewellery Shop, Oslo
Freyja is known for Brisingamen, the necklace, and this shop appears to sell a wide range of jewellery of which she might have approved.
Tour Bus in Oslo
A tour bus in Oslo with a Viking with horned helmet on the side.
Askøy Vikinglag
Askøy Vikinglag is a reenactment group in Askøy near Bergen, with a permanent base at Herdla fort. The group focuses on recreating and presenting the Vikings' way of life, handicrafts and activities.
"Viking" promotion seen in Temple Bar, Dublin
A promoter in Viking dress (with horned helmet) directing customers to Leo Burdock fish and chips in Temple Bar. The restaurant appears to be capitalising on the Viking heritage of Dublin.
Website of the Norwegian musical reconstruction project 'Wardruna'
Wardruna is a musical project based on Nordic mythology and spirituality. As their website explains, they rework Norse poetry and narratives: "With the use of the oldest of Nordic instruments and poetic metres as well as lyrics written in Norwegian,…
Coat of Arms of Torsås kommun in Sweden
The coat of arms of Torsås kommun in Kalmar län, Sweden is a red Thor's hammer on a yellow background. The name of the Municipality means 'Thor's ridge'. Thor is a common element in placenames across the Norse world.
Young Vikings in Horned Helmets
A pair of young Vikings in horned helmets sitting together on a log.
Viking Ship Snow Globe
A Viking ship snowglobe in Vikingskipshuset
A Troll and an Elk in a Viking Ship
A troll and an elk in a Viking ship.
Viking Ship Bottle Opener and Bell
A bottle opener decorated with an image of the Oseberg ship under sail and with a handy bell to ring when you run out of drinks to open.
Runic Bone Pendants and Wooden Plaque
A set of runic bone pendants displayed on a wooden plaque that appears to be modeled on one in the National Museum of Ireland.
Yggdrasill Shopping Bag
A World-Tree shopping bag featuring a stylised image of Yggdrasill.
Pewter Viking Figurines
Pewter Viking figurines from Vikingskipshuset in Norway. They have horned helmets and a full range of weapons.