Viking warriors were known for their fearsome appearance and battlefield ferocity. Part of their look included distinctive paint designs on their...
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Vikings Clothes
Viking clothing was made from natural materials such as wool, linen, and animal skins. The Vikings lived in a cold climate, so their clothing was...
Viking Hairstyles
Viking hairstyles were an important part of the Viking culture, and they varied according to social status, gender, and occupation. Vikings, who...
Top 10 Viking Sites to Explore Around Scandinavia
Are you secretly a history buff with a deep appreciation for mythology? Well, while the Vikings were completely real, their stories are usually...
The love for pets in Scandinavia
The love for pets in Scandinavia is almost fanatical. You walk across the streets in any city and it will be unlikely that you miss seeing someone...
Viking History
Over 1000 years ago, Norsemen left their homes with the aim of pursuing reaches abroad. Therefore, Vikings refer to the name of seafaring...
Norwegian viking heritage sites to explore
If you’re interested in viking culture and norse mythology there’s no better place to visit than Norway. The country is a natural part of Viking...
Valkyrie Names
Just like the Norwegian last names had meanings, the Valkyrie names represented the group of the warrior maidens that served god Odin. The...
Norwegian Elkhound
Norwegian elkhound is a breed that dog lovers will always have something to talk about. Whatever anyone may say about this breed of dogs, it is...
Viking wedding
There can never be an interesting read than that which dates back to the Viking age. Today, weddings are common events where two lovebirds come...
Viking Tattoos
The Vikings were more than just barbarians and plunder. They were complex people, keen travelers, farmers, skilled seafarers, the balance of the...
Norse God of War
Norse god of war is part of the rich Norse mythology. The Norse mythology has up to twelve important Gods whose place in the Nordic region myths is...
Famous Vikings
Famous Vikings occupy an important place in the history of Scandinavia which no one can choose to conveniently ignore. It does not matter what any...
Viking Sword
The viking Sword was never any ordinary weapon. In fact, swords were great symbols of a great warrior. Because these swords were not easy to make,...
A Quick Overview of Iceland
The first time anyone hears the name Iceland, what comes to the mind is snow and ice. The brain quickly clicks that this must be an extremely cold...
Breaking Scandinavian stereotypes
There are a lot of different Scandinavian stereotypes and today we are going to break some of the most common ones. We are no longer the Vikings...
The Viborg honeymoon
Viborg
Viborg, Denmark is one of the best and coziest tourist destinations in Scandinavia today. It has a very small and quaint population of just...
Visby – Gotland
The Viking Town of Visby
In the midst of the Baltic Sea lies this gem of an island that in eons has been a popular place for Swedish tourists. Also...
Gothenburg-The City by The Sea
Gothenburg
Sweden's second largest city and known for being the home to Liseberg, The Göta Canal, and a lot of fun, but it is also an oasis of...
Aarhus – The World’s Smallest Big City
Aarhus City
The world's smallest big city, Aarhus, in Denmark, is a vibrant place with Danish charm, beautiful surroundings and sausages. Vikings...
Borgund Stave Church
Borgund Stave church
Borgund stave church is located in Borgund in the Laerdal municipality in the county Sogn og Fjordane. Approx. 200 km east of...
Viking Ship Museum
Viking Ship Museum
Located in Oslo, the Viking Ship Museum is a part of Norway’s Museum of Cultural History at the University of Oslo. This is one...
