The Nine Worlds -Origin In Norse Mythology, the vikings believed there were nine Worlds in the Universe. The Universe was a huge tree named Yggdrasil, and the different Worlds were in the trees roots and branches of this tree. Each World was the home of different creatures and beeings, the most famous ones are Asgard […]
Tag Archives: viking
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6 Beautiful Viking Attractions Love vikings and want to experience more of the vikings attractions? Their are many, many places in Scandinavia that offers amazing vikings attractions. These are just some of my favourites, but there are also many I still haven’t been to, so new favourites might come soon. Most of this places have […]
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Welcome to Nebbursvollen Viking Market Imagine my suprise when I found Nebbursvollen Viking Market. Not only is it a 10 minute drive from where I live, at was much better than expected! Now it’s officially autumn and most of the Viking markets and Medieval fairs are now over for 2017, so lucky me finding this […]
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Last time I walked though Adalsborgen it was summer, now I wanted to see what this old Viking Fortress and forest looked like in winter. Winter is very beautiful, the sun is low on the sky and creates the most beautiful sunsets. Also when the snow has arrived, it’s like diamonds glints that show in […]
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This summer a new facility opened in The botanical garden in Oslo. It is the viking garden and it’s a part of the 200th anniversary of The Museum of National History. In the new viking garden you’ll first notice the 33 meter viking «ship» in steel. Without any doubt inspires by the Oseberg ship. ALSO […]
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Not far from where I grew up in Tønsberg, actually right behind my old school you’ll find Oseberg burial mound. Since I lived this close to this amazing place, the viking history and traditions was something I learned about from an early age. The Oseberg burial mound (in norwegian: Oseberghaugen) contained numerous grave goods and […]
In a previous post, I talked about the forest and fortress Adalsborgen. I love to dress up, especially in historic costumes. So in the spring I made a new viking dress (the red one, the green is from 2013). Me and my friend Therese , whom also enjoy to dress as a viking decided to have a […]
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This weekend (4-6. of July) I was at the Nordic Viking Festival in Borre, Norway. A viking fair like no others I’ve been to in ages. So much to see from dusk till dawn. Approxamently 700 viking enthusiast from all over the World is gathered in Borre to recreate a bloody, exciting and important part […]
The county of Vestfold (south of Oslo) has a long history with vikings. During the viking age (the period from 793 AD to 1066 AD) in Vestfold cities were established and a new civilisation grew strong and stronger. The viking history isn’t just a brutal one, with raids and Conquest as one usually thinks of. They were also great explorers and traders. West […]
In Viksfjorden, right outside Larvik, you’ll find Kaupangkilen. Kaupang is considered to be the first town in Norway, and about 800 A.D. the city had approximately 500 inhabitants. Kaupang is also known by the name Skiringssal. After the year 950 A.D. the city slowly disappeared and during the medieval times there wasn’t a town here anymore. Why it disappeared is unknown […]
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