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Souvenirs in Vikingskipshuset, Bygdøy, NorwayA selection of souvenirs from Vikingskipshuset, including fridge magnets, pewter longships and a hnefatafl set.
Runic Pendants in VikingskipshusetRunic pendants displayed on an Oseberg ship-shaped display stand at Vikingskipshuset.
Cardboard Gjermundbu Helmet in the National Museum of IrelandA cardboard version of the only whole Viking helmet ever recovered, the Gjermundbu helmet. This souvenir is on sale at the National Museum of Ireland
View of the Gokstad Ship Showing the Steering OarA view from the stern of the Gokstad ship, showing the steering oar in place.
Tent Boards and a Shield from the Gokstad ShipA pair of tent boards and one of the shields from the Gokstad ship.
Skeleton of the Man buried on the Gokstad ShipThe 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…
Oars on the Deck of the Gokstad ShipOars on the deck of the Gokstad ship.
Detail of the Oar Holes on the Gokstad ShipDetail shots showing the oar holes on the Gokstad ship.
Buckets on the Deck of the Gokstad ShipA bucket on the deck of the Gokstad ship. The shutters for the oar holes are also visible.
Detail of the Mast Seat on the Gokstad ShipDetail shots showing the mast seat on the Gokstad ship.
Gokstad BoatsThese are two of the boats that were found with the Gokstad ship burial.
Tent Boards from the Gokstad Ship BurialTwo of the tent boards from the Gokstad burial affixed to the wall at Vikingskipshuset.
Gokstad Burial ChamberThis 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…
The Gokstad ShipThe 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.…
Balder DigestifBalder is a digestif like Jägermeister and similar spiced liqueurs. It uses a Lewis gaming piece rook as its logo, but also plays on the name of the…
Old Norway BeerA strong fruity beer from Orkney that uses the Scar bone plaque as part of its image.
Rudder strap from the Oseberg shipThe leather rudder strap was part of the fastenings for the steering oar.
Beckets from the Oseberg burialBeckets were used for securing ropes on the ship.
A parrel and rope tighteners from the Oseberg burialThe parrel (left) was used to fix the sail to the mast on the ship. The rope tighteners would have been used wherever needed in the rigging.
Possible decoration from the Oseberg shipA decorated wooden piece from the Oseberg burial. It is uncertain exactly what it is for.