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Ten Viking-themed destinations for the 2026 summer holidays
Suggestions and tips for making the most of your vacation with a few Viking excursions.3 weeks ago — News -
Harbor sites of the Viking world: Kaupang, Paviken, and beyond
Behind every Viking raid, trade expedition, or settlement voyage lay a plethora of harbors that made these seaward journeys possible. We look at some of the best examples of these bustling hubs that were the economic backbone of the Viking world.8 months ago — History -
Birka Historical Tattoo Fest and the art of Viking tattoos
A look at a festival and movement that celebrates history, tattoos, and shared values.10 months ago — News -
Will archeologists in Birka finally reveal the site of Sweden's first church?
Opinion is divided on whether the area under investigation is the true site of Ansgar's Church.11 months ago — News -
Beyond Birka: Viking sites around Lake Mälaren that shaped Swedish history
Lake Mälaren is seen as the cradle of the nascent Swedish state. Here, amongst the lake's surroundings, are some of the Scandinavian nation's most important economic, political, and religious sites of the early medieval period.1 year ago — History -
6 Viking Age sites granted World Heritage status
The Viking Herald takes a look at half a dozen of the most important historical sites from the Viking era.2 years ago — History -
2024 Birka Historical Tattoo Fest a roaring success
Masterful tattoo artists from around the world descend on the tiny island of Björkö for a history-packed festival.2 years ago — News -
Adam of Bremen: Chronicler of Viking Age Scandinavia
For a man to whom we owe a debt of gratitude for illuminating the early medieval period throughout Northern Europe, especially Scandinavia, we know so little about Adam of Bremen. Who was he, and why should he be celebrated as more than just a medieval monk?2 years ago — Partner content -
Kaupang: Norway's first Viking marketplace
Believed to be Norway's first market town, Kaupang served as a hub for trade, commerce, and cultural exchange throughout the Viking Age (c. 750 – 1100), making it one of the most important urban settlements in the Viking homelands of Scandinavia.2 years ago — Trade -
Tracing the impact of Viking trade and warfare on European horse breeds
Through their significant trade network that linked Europe and West Asia, from the Baltic to the Black Sea to Baghdad, people from Viking societies facilitated the exchanges of various horse breeds between these regions.2 years ago — Trade
