5 (and a half ) Historical Viking Places to Visit in Norway
Norway, a country steeped in Viking history, offers a treasure trove of fascinating sites that allow you to step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of the Norsemen. From ancient rune stones to majestic burial mounds, here are five historical Viking places to visit in Norway, along with tips on how to get to them.
Borre Viking Cemetery:
Located in Horten, Vestfold, the Borre Viking Cemetery is a captivating testament to Viking burial customs. This site, dating back to the 9th century, features monumental stone monuments, ship-shaped graves, and intricately carved runestones. To reach Borre, you can take a train from Oslo to Horten and then a short bus ride to the cemetery.
“The new Museum of the Viking Age will be three times as large as the current Viking Ship Museum. In total, the new museum will be approx. 13,000 m2, of which approx. 9000 m2 is audience space, including 5500 m2 of exhibitions.”
Viking Ship Museum/The Museum of the Viking Age, Oslo:
The Viking Ship Museum is currently closed but will reopen in 2026 as the Museum of the Viking Age.
Situated on the Bygdøy Peninsula in Oslo, the Museum of the Viking Age houses two incredibly preserved Viking ships, the Oseberg and Gokstad ships. These vessels, dating from the 9th century, were excavated…
