Stamsund – the essence of Lofoten - Svolvær – at the heart of Lofoten

Meet the Vikings (Winter)

Excursion

Price from $234

Difficulty level

Level 1: Easy - suitable for most people

Booking code

HR-STU4E

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Notes

Read practical information below

Meet the Vikings Stamsund Norway HGR 55531 1920 Photo Hurtigruten AS
  • Guided bus tour from Stamsund to Svolvær.

  • Visit a reconstruction of the largest longhouse ever found from the Viking Age.

  • Take part in an authentic Viking ritual in which we toast to the Old Norse gods.

  • Enjoy a traditional Viking meal with mead, the drink of the gods.

Today, we will visit the Lofotr Viking Museum, where you can see a reconstruction of the longest longhouse ever found from the Viking Age. The first longhouse was built around 500 AD. The chieftain’s home at Borg was inhabited until around 1000 AD.

The smell of tar and bonfire greets you as you step over the threshold. Flickering light from oil lamps illuminates the beautiful craftsmanship, ornamentation, and architecture of the chieftain’s home. The chieftain and his wife invite us to enjoy an authentic Viking meal. Watch as the Vikings make a sacrifice to the Old Norse gods and pray for good health, for prosperity, and for the sun to return to prevent Ragnarok, or Armageddon.

After enjoying the Viking meal, which is served with mead – the drink of the gods – you’ll be able to look around the longhouse before the tour continues by bus to Svolvær and you return to the ship.

Practical information

  • Disembarking port: Stamsund

  • Embarking Port: Svolvær

  • Available period: November 4–April 3, except December 24–26, 31 and January 1

  • Transportation: Bus

  • Meals: Dinner, mead

  • Clothes: Comfortable shoes and warm clothing

Excursion can also be combined with: