Activities

The viking experience

Njardarheimr

An entertaining and educational guided tour of Njardarheimr.

Welcome to an exciting journey a thousand years back in time, to an important period in our history - the Viking Age. Hear stories about the Vikings, understand who they were and where they came from. Experience what it was like to be a Viking. We can promise an experience that will stick in your memory. Here you can experience the Viking community of Njardarheimr, the Vikings' journeys, their boats and understand how the Viking Age has left its deep mark on our history.

Welcome to the Viking Village in Gudvangen.

Join us for "the viking experience"!

Length: 45 min.
Price: Included in the entrance fee
Suitable for: Vikings of all ages
Language: English/Norwegian

Experience & learn

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In Njardarheimr you can experience a village for yourself with all its activities, attractions, people and sounds.
Experience the thrill of archery and axe throwing and learn Viking games.
Smell the smell of tar, bonfires and join in the daily activities of the Viking families in Njardarheimr.

Njardarheimr is not a museum, so here you can touch things, try things and learn by asking Vikings directly instead of reading on information boards.

Join us for "experience & learn"!

Length: All day
Price: Included in the entrance fee
Suitable for: Vikings of all ages
Language: English/Norwegian

Tailored offerings

  • Private guiding: Do you want your own Viking to take you around the city, tell you stories, answer your questions, help you with activities and more, without other visitors in your group? Then you can book at salg@guas.no

  • Private Viking meal in your own Viking House: Book a dining experience at Viking Hus. Taste the best that could be served at this time and learn more about food and traditions. Contact salg@guas.no

  • Want to try your hand at blacksmithing? You can book a private lesson with the blacksmith in smio. 1-2 hours. We run our own courses over several days in the fall and spring for those who really want to learn, but if you just want to try and know a little more, this is for you. Contact salg@guas.no
    NB! Private lessons are unfortunately no longer available, fully booked capacity until October 1, 2024.

  • Viking wedding: Our Chief performs a wedding ceremony in front of the Viking gods in the traditional way. Drumming, witnesses, Viking guards and mead involved of course. Contact salg@guas.no

  • Renewal of vows: If they're already married, it might be nice to mark a wedding anniversary or just be a little romantic. Contact salg@guas.no

  • Online Guiding: From October to April it is possible to book online guiding. This is live, you can ask questions and comment. Set up a big screen and invite your team or organization to a different experience. Contact karin@guas.no

  • School classes: We have programs for 1st-4th grade, 5th-7th grade, 8th-10th grade and high school. Book 1 hour online broadcast or visit the city with your students for a day program. Contact karin@guas.no