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Prinsesse Kristina: A Snekkja Based on Skuldelev 5Prinsesse Kristina is a modern recreation based on Skuldelev 5, a warship of the Snekkja type that had 13 pairs of oars. The main difference is that…
Performers at the Tønsberg Viking FestivalPerformers at the Tønsberg Viking festival perform for and engage with the crowd.
Oseberg Tekstil GruppeOseberg textile group practises Viking Age handicrafts related to textile production, including naturally-dyed yarn, spinning with a drop spindle,…
Oseberg kulturhusOseberg kulturhus uses a stylised depiction of the stem of the Oseberg ship. It is based at the Quality Hotel Tønsberg.
Oseberg CognacA bottle of cognac commemmorating the Oseberg ship. The bottle is displayed with other items depicting the modern reception and reuse of the Vikings.
Oseberg BryggA shop in Tønsberg selling brewing kits and offering courses in how to brew beer. It uses a stylised version of the Oseberg ship as its logo. The shop…
Ormen Lange: A Meeting Room at the Quality Hotel TønsbergThe meeting rooms at Quality Hotel Tønsberg are named Ormen Lange 1, 2 and 3. They are named for Olaf Tryggvason's celebrated longship.
Rebuilding the Klåstad ShipA replica of the Klåstad ship is being built outside the Quality Hotel Tønsberg, in the middle of the area used for the Viking festival. The Klåstad…
Naturally-Dyed WoolA rack of naturally-dyed wool showing the range of colours that Viking Age clothes could have come in. The Vikings are known to have liked colourful…
Model of the Klåstad ShipA model of the reconstructed Klåstad ship that stands next to the display of the original.
Model of Borre HallModel of the reconstructed hall at Borre, displayed by Midgard Historical Centre at Tonsberg Viking Festival
Mixed Boxes of Viking-Style BeadsThese boxes show the wide variety of colours that beads from the Viking Age could come in. The photograph was taken at the Tønsberg Viking Festival.
Longship in the Dining Room at Quality Hotel TønsbergA model of the Oseberg ship is a centrepiece in the dining room at the hotel, trading on the area's connection with the Oseberg burial.
Leather Lamellar-Style ArmourLeather, lamellar-style armour on a stall at the Tønsberg Viking Festival. This type of armour is based on a find from Birka, whose origins were in…
Iron Shears and Other MetalworkIron shears and hooks of types that would have been used in the Viking Age.
HnefataflA hnefatafl set at the Tønsberg Viking Festival. Although the board has been printed, the pieces are just stones that have been found. Hnefatafl could…
Glima or Viking WrestlingParticipants at Tønsberg Viking Festival were invited to learn the art of Viking wrestling. This is a recreation, although we know very little about…
Glass BeadsGlass beads found at Lower Klåstad near Larvik
General Photographs of the Tønsberg Viking FestivalA selection of photographs taken around the Tønsberg Viking festival, showing the various wares on offer and the style of the tents.
Fredsbenken 2015The peace bench is a carved tree with various places to sit. Included in the design are rune-like symbols and an interlaced snake pattern reminiscent…