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Textiles from the Oseberg burialAlongside the tapestries, other textiles were found. These included woollen fabrics, silk, embroideries and tablet-woven bands.
The Oseberg TapestryThese are fragments of a tapestry that was found with the Oseberg ship burial. The tapestry appears to depict a procession including horse-drawn…
Commercial: Medi-Evil Berserker Pre-WorkoutMedi-Evil Nutrition markets one of its pre-workout formulae as 'Berserker', claiming that it is 'Inspired by the legendary warfare fury of the Norse…
Radio RatatoskOne of the displays at Vikingskipshuset is Radio Ratatosk. Ratatosk is the squirrel that runs up and down Yggdrasill carrying tales and gossip from…
Viking helmet icon representing category 'Danish music ' on (Danish) SpotifyViking helmet icon with horns and two Dannebrog (Danish flag) representing category 'Danish music' on (Danish) Spotify.
Steering Oar on the Tune ShipThe steering oar on the Tune ship, clearly showing the white dots that are part of the 3D scanning process.
Scanning the Tune ShipThe Tune ship is currently being 3D scanned, hence it is covered with white dots that are used to measure it. The scanning project is investigating…
The Tune ShipThe Tune ship has not survived as well as the Gokstad and Oseberg ships, with which it shares the Vikingskipshuset. However, it appears to have been a…
Professor Gustafson's Diaries from the Oseberg ExcavationThe Oseberg mound was excavated in 1904. The excavation was led by Gabriel Gustafson who ensured that the excavation was properly documented. These…
Detail of the Stern Ornament on the Oseberg ShipDetail of the stern ornament on the Oseberg Ship, showing the intricate carving.
The Oseberg WagonThe Oseberg Wagon was one of several means of transport that were found with the mid-10th century Oseberg ship burial. The wagon is intricately carved…
Steering Oar of the Oseberg ShipThe Oseberg Ship would have been steered with an oar fitted to the starboard side of the ship, just like other Viking Age ships.
The Deck and Mast Seat of the Oseberg ShipDetail of the deck and mast seat of the Oseberg Ship, viewed from the stern.
Barrel on the Oseberg ShipA barrel that was found with the Oseberg ship is on display on the deck of the ship.
Oars on the Oseberg ShipOars from the Oseberg ship in situ in their holders.
Reconstruction of the Stem Ornament on the Oseberg ShipThis reconstruction gives a chance to see the stem ornament on the Oseberg Ship up close.
Detail of the Stem Ornament on the Oseberg ShipDetail of the stem ornament on the Oseberg Ship, showing the intricate carving.
The Oseberg Ship viewed from the sternThe Oseberg ship is on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. It was found in a grave mound at Oseberg in Norway with the remains of two women,…
The Oseberg Ship viewed from the StemThe Oseberg ship is on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. It was found in a grave mound at Oseberg in Norway with the remains of two women,…
A Viking Dog CollarThis Viking Age dog collar was found in the Oseberg ship burial. It is made of leather with metal fittings.