Lofotr Viking Museum
Meet the Vikings. Smell the tar, taste the food, feel the history. The Vikings have been awaiting you for more than 1000 years. Welcome to the Viking age.
Production of Viking clothing at Lofotr Viking Museum
Saturday 24 September11:00 - 15:30 | Lofotr Vikingmuseum
Learn to make Viking clothes for cloth doll Åsa. Saturday 24. September. The museum is open from 11:00 to 16:00. Welcome.
Archaeological Exhibition
Discover the excavation of the longhouse, an evocative film about people and events during the Viking Age, and a collection of unique archaeological finds from Borg and the surrounding areas.
Viking Style Meals
Take part in a Viking style dinner, lunch or enjoy a nice meal from the museum eateries and cafes.
Basic exhibitions – popular science presentation
Basic exhibitions – in a squeeze between the authorities’ museum policy guidelines, different user groups and the growth of research.
Ancient Animals In The Wild
Discover ancient animal species in their natural habitat. Wild boar, wild sheep, Nordland type horses and Nordland type cows enjoying life around the Chieftain’s House.
Craftsmen
Encounter the wood carver, textile workers, shoe- and leatherworkers and more, all hard at work recreating the skills and products of the past.
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Lofotr Viking Festival 3–7 August 2022
Published13 July 2022
On 3–7 August 2022, the annual Viking Festival is finally held at the Lofotr Viking Museum again. This year’s theme is trade and cultural exchange, and there are Vikings from many countries coming to Borg in Lofoten.
Gammelbutikken – Gifts & useful things
A new sweater, a practical southwest or a bag of tea from Lofoten? In Gammelbutikken (open all year) and suvenirbutikken (summer open) by the parking lot, the selection is large and exciting for most people.
How did the building practice change at Borg?
An analysis of four selected houses at Borg, Vestvågøy from the Iron Age to the High Middle Ages.