Read on to find out the best 20 things to do in Västerås including historical sites from the Viking Age, and medieval churches and castles.
Founded by the Vikings and one of Norway’s most important cities in the Middle Ages, Tønsberg lays claim to be the country’s oldest city. It's a great day trip from the capital.
In what has been described by archaeologists as the “first of its kind”, remains of a shipyard from the Viking Age have been discovered on a Swedish island known for its strong Norse history.
We get asked a lot about what Viking-related sites should be visited when in Sweden. The truth is that it’s a very difficult question to answer. We do, after all, have thousands of runestones dotting the landscape, burial mounds, ship settings, and countless other historical sites...
The Norsemen made their mark in northern Europe and beyond. Come with us on a tour of the best-known Viking settlements. Thanks in part to a slew of TV shows, Viking culture has never been
Jelling, Denmark is full of history, and if you want to see one of the famous Viking sites in Denmark, the Jelling Stones are worth the visit!
Of the top things to do in Shetland, Jarlshof was my favourite. Home to the largest site of Viking remains in Britain, and years of history before that.
There are longhouses, runestones and Viking remains dotted all over Scandinavia. Here are our top Viking tours in Scandinavia.
Of the top things to do in Shetland, Jarlshof was my favourite. Home to the largest site of Viking remains in Britain, and years of history before that.
Read on to find out the best 20 things to do in Västerås including historical sites from the Viking Age, and medieval churches and castles.
York is a city steeped in Viking history. It is no surprise that there are many Viking things to do in York. A visit to the city is a unique opportunity to celebrate the Vikings who called York home.
Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in L'Anse aux Meadows. Been here too? Add it to your map!
The best of Iceland's captivating Viking sites! Explore ancient ruins, learn about Norse history, and immerse yourself in the rich Viking heritage of Iceland.
Riddled with whales, icebergs and crazy geological features (hike on the earth's mantle!), Newfoundland's Viking Trail is one of Canada's most underrated destinations. Here's everything you need to know about this wild Atlantic coast journey.
Jelling, Denmark is full of history, and if you want to see one of the famous Viking sites in Denmark, the Jelling Stones are worth the visit!
Fans of the TV series Vikings will want to add these incredible and educational Viking sites in Norway to their bucket list artifacts, reenactments, ships.
Founded by the Vikings and one of Norway’s most important cities in the Middle Ages, Tønsberg lays claim to be the country’s oldest city. It's a great day trip from the capital.
We get asked a lot about what Viking-related sites should be visited when in Sweden. The truth is that it’s a very difficult question to answer. We do, after all, have thousands of runestones dotting the landscape, burial mounds, ship settings, and countless other historical sites...
Colmar, France is incredibly photogenic and rich in historical architecture. The accessibility, history, and beauty make a Colmar day trip ideal.
Jelling, Denmark is full of history, and if you want to see one of the famous Viking sites in Denmark, the Jelling Stones are worth the visit!
There is more to Denmark than Copenhagen. Gareth Huw Davies visits Aalborg, the most northerly Danish city, and finds snappy schnapps and bags of Nordic style.
Whether you’re a fan of the History Channel’s “Vikings” series or just fascinated with the Viking era, you could create quite the travel itinerary by visiting some of the world’s top Viking sites. These destinations often have plenty of other things to see and do that make worth planning a vacation around too. From Canada’s […]
Check out this ultimate Viking unit study. With this diverse and deep study, delve into history, languages, science, recipes, books and more.
Discover Canada's most popular and intriguing historical sites for visitors, from military fortresses to Viking settlements and more.
There are so many things to do in dublin with kids. From visiting the theatre to interactive museums and Irish dancing, here we cover it all.
Photo by Wolfgang Sauber, 2007. Wikimedia Attribution ShareAlike. Cropped. See more such picture stones from Iron Age Sweden in the following URL: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Picture_stones_in_For...
The Norsemen made their mark in northern Europe and beyond. Come with us on a tour of the best-known Viking settlements. Thanks in part to a slew of TV shows, Viking culture has never been
Still overlooked by many visitors, Stockholm's latest hipster quarter should definitely be on your list of places to explore