This runic inscription from Bergen is quite long and the author must have had a lot of “erotic energy” when he carved these runes into the 33 centimeter-long wooden stick: “I love that man’s wife so high that fire feels… Read More ›
Western Norway
Njardarheimr Viking Village Has Become a Reality – See Photos
Chieftain Olafr has finally got his Viking village. (Photo: Tufte Photography / vikingvalley.no) The Viking Village “Njardarheimr” in Gudvangen at the end of the Nærøyfjord in Western Norway has become a reality. On 31 May, after more than twenty years… Read More ›
The Myklebust Ship – Norway’s Largest Viking Ship Being Rebuilt
The Myklebust Viking Ship (Illustration: Sagastad / Arkikon.no) The about 100 foot long Myklebust ship is Norway’s largest Viking ship find. It was burned with king Audbjørn of the Fjords and his earthly goods around the year 870 AD. Now… Read More ›
«Thor’s Kingdom»: Norwegian Adventure Park Aims to Become World’s Viking Capital
(Photo: Vikingland / ITEC Entertainment Corporation) A local development company from Western Norway in cooperation with major international companies have a clear objective: The Viking adventure park «Thor’s Kingdom» (Norwegian: «Thors Rike») aims to become the world’s Viking capital. «Thor’s… Read More ›
A Viking Naming Ceremony in Gudvangen
Najua-Alya and Sergio brought their one-year-old daughter Alya from Madrid to Gudvangen in Western Norway to undergo the Norse naming ritual. (Photo: Mal Dickson, Aurland Photography) In late July during the annual Viking market, a very special ceremony was conducted… Read More ›
Njardarheimr Viking Village Becomes a Reality in 2017 – See the Drawings
Gudvangen in Sogn, Western Norway – a suitable place to build a Viking village. (Photo: Leif / Wikimedia Commons) In May 2017, phase one of Njardarheimr Viking Village is ready. The construction starts in August and the village will consist… Read More ›
A Viking Woman’s Last Journey
This buried boat with a woman dating back to the early 800s documents the Viking women’s independence. (Photo: Møre and Romsdal County, Culture Department) In 1910, there were conducted archaeological excavations of several burial mounds at Røttingsnes in Tingvoll, Western… Read More ›
What is a Tagaryen Dragon Doing at the Preacher’s Pulpit in Norway?
Teaser by HBO Nordic, Game of Thrones (season 6): “3 days left” (Photo by: HBO Nordic) It is not unlikely that there still exists dragons in the Land of the Vikings. Could this be the reason why a Tagaryen dragon… Read More ›
Named the World’s Best Public Toilet
All public toilet enthusiasts should pay a visit to Stegastein in Aurland, Western Norway. (Photo: Roger Ellingsen / Norwegian Public Roads Administration) You should set aside enough time if you visit the public toilet at Stegastein, 2133 feet (650 m)… Read More ›
Is This the World’s “Warmest” City?
Wool City in Knarvik. (Screen dump by NRK) Bergen has the world’s largest gingerbread city. 18 miles north, Knarvik has the world’s first and largest woolen city: Woolen houses and people in all shapes and colors makes “Ullbyen” (Wool City)… Read More ›
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