Posted in: Stories

The discovery of Borg

The story of Borg began on a September day in 1981, and coincidence would change everything. This is the story of how a farmer and an amateur archaeologist made discoveries of great national importance.

Posted in: News

Oseberg tapestry on Super Saturday

Published 19 September 2025

After the summer break, Super Saturday with the Vikings is back! This time we went to Meieriet library and the theme was tapestries from the Oseberg ship grave. It was a lot of fun!

Posted in: News

Museum Nord and Lofotr Viking Museum at Høstvekka 2025

Published 10 September 2025

Høstvekka 2025 was a week full of meetings, knowledge sharing and good experiences. Museum Nord and Lofotr Viking Museum participated in several arenas.

Posted in: News

Welcome back to the Viking Age – the Viking Festival 7-10 August

Published 11 July 2025

From 7 to 10 August, the Viking Festival at Lofotr Viking Museum is back! Vikings from home and abroad, markets, performances, concerts, battle shows, games and competitions can be found at the Viking Ship Harbour at Lofotr Viking Museum.

Posted in: News

Small changes, new glow: The exhibition at Lofotr Viking Museum is upgraded

Published 4 July 2025

The exhibition at Lofotr Viking Museum has undergone a minor renovation and upgrade, and now two new exhibition panels are in place.

Lecture: A maritime perspective on Viking Age settlement at Borg and elsewhere on Vestvågøy

Thursday 26 June 2025 20:00 - 21:00 | Lofotr Vikingmuseum

Lofotr Viking Museum invites you to an exciting lecture by archaeologist and researcher Stephen Wickler from UiT – The Arctic University of Norway. The lecture will be held in Norwegian.

Posted in: Stories

Kåre Ringstad 100 years

Kåre Ringstad would have turned 100 on 10 May 2025. Although he has passed away, his memory lives on as “Lofotr’s father”

Posted in: News

Super Saturday with the Vikings at Meieriet

Published 16 September 2024

The children showed up for several different activities at the dairy. They got to try painting shields, grinding barley, holding swords and being in shield walls.

Posted in: Stories

Thor, the god of thunder

Thor, the god of thunder. Protector of humanity from the giants, the strongest of the gods, and god of fertility in his union with Sif.

Posted in: Stories

Were you deceived by Loki, the god of fire and trickery?

The god of fire and trickery, often described as beautiful and playful, but also as evil and deceitful. Loke can fool most, even the gods.

Posted in: News

From the top shelf

Published 22 March 2024

From Hollywood to Lofoten to lift the adventurous world journey of the Viking girls Hedvig and Ingeborg! “A dream come true,” says Harald Zwart.

Posted in: News

A Super Super Saturday

Published 21 March 2024

Saturday 16 March 2024, in collaboration with Meieriet Lofotr Viking Museum organized a Super Saturday for visitors.