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Viking ship puts out urgent call for deck-hands this summer!
After starring in the film shoot for Christopher Nolan’s new movie The Odyssey, the Draken Harald Hårfagre is set to take to the seas off the coast of Norway.2 months ago — News -
What to expect: Tønsberg Viking Festival
One of the most authentic Viking festivals in the world is gearing up for a ninth year of unbroken success in the oldest city in Norway.3 years ago — News -
What did the Vikings really look like?
Whilst their Scandinavian ancestors may be typeset as all blonde-haired and blue-eyed, people in Viking societies had as much diversity in appearance as we had today. Recent scientific and archaeological evidence has uncovered some myth-busting aspects of what they really looked like.3 years ago — Legacy -
Top 10 Viking attractions for children this summer
The best places to take the kids this summer for close encounters with the spellbinding stories of the Viking Age.3 years ago — News -
What you need to know about Norway's flag
There's more to Norway's own red, white and blue than meets the eye. What's the story behind this proud symbol of the country's independence?3 years ago — Scandinavia -
A Viking history of Norway: Part 1
Norway has a rich cultural history that stretches back thousands of years. Yet it is for that approximately two-and-a-half century period of Norwegian history from 793 CE to 1066 CE (the Viking era) that attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists to this Scandinavian country every year.3 years ago — History -
An introduction to the Scandinavian countries
Scandinavia is a region in northern Europe known for everything from pristine nature and cool architecture, across a high living standard, and high costs – to the Vikings and their intriguing Norse mythology. In this article, we're covering the Scandinavian countries and their fascinating features.5 years ago — Scandinavia
