Each summer in Gudvangen a week long market festival congregates to celebrate the Vikings. On the area, a permanent Viking Village is soon to be established. The construction work started in August 2016, and phase one will
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The Norsemen made their mark in northern Europe and beyond. Come with us on a tour of the best-known Viking settlements. Thanks in part to a slew of TV shows, Viking culture has never been
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A stave church is a medieval church made from wood. It is usually characterized by post and lintel construction, which uses timber framing. Stave churches are concentrated in Northern Europe, and some of the most interesting and best preserved examples are located in Norway. Visitors spending time i
Visiting Flam area in Norway in summer? Don't miss the Viking Valley Njardarheimr in Gudvangen! This authentic Viking village is a must for young and old!
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From ships to churches to living history, immerse yourself in Norse history and culture with this Viking travel guide to Norway. Successful TV series such as Vikings, The Last Viking and Norsemen have propelled Norse
In 1983, a joint Scandinavian research project was conducted in the small village of Borg, near the center of Vestvågøy, in northern Norway. During the
Called everything from "postcard looking" to "idyllic," Reine is a small Norwegian fishing village nestled in the Lofoten Archipelago, a picturesque string of islands within the Arctic Circle.This touristic destination is visited by thousands people each year who come to gaze upon its natural beauty. You can camp under the…
The Vikings have earned their place in history as a seafaring warrior culture with a fine eye for design and a good ear for storytelling. Today, you can explore the Viking history in museums, in villages, on tours, and through other Viking experiences.
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A trip to the viking farm and Nordvegen history centre at Avaldsnes, near Haugesund in western Norway. Since moving to Norway I've become more interested in the country's viking past. I've watched documentaries, read several
From a historic wooden church to its local production of goat cheese, Undredal is a small village with a big heart. Here are five great reasons to visit. The fjord Norway region is not short
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Archaeologists in Denmark are busy building one of the largest experimental archaeology reconstruction projects. But what colours would the Vikings have used?
Explore the breathtaking beauty of Flåm Norway! Hike stunning trails, cruise the Nærøyfjord, ride the Flåm Railway, and discover Viking history!
Eidfjord is an ideal base for exploring the fjords, mountains and waterfalls of the Hardanger region of western Norway. A typical Norwegian fjord village, Eidfjord is home to several hundred people. It's located on a
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Explore the breathtaking beauty of Flåm Norway! Hike stunning trails, cruise the Nærøyfjord, ride the Flåm Railway, and discover Viking history!
These wonderful wooden structures are a real highlight for anyone touring rural Norway. Today we take a closer look at Norway's biggest stave church at Heddal. The largest of Norway’s remaining stave churches, Heddal stave
Each year, several hundred thousand people visit Flåm to ride the Flåmsbana Railway, cycle Rallarvegen, or go hiking in dramatic landscapes.
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Have the perfect experience in Aurland, Norway and follow this guide that details the 8 best things to do. The first thing to add to your itinerary is..
