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Welcome to Lofotr Viking Museum!

In Northern Norway during the Iron-age, there were about 10-15 Chiefdoms, one of which was at Borg in Lofoten. This is the only place where a Chieftains farm is found. Excavations shows that it was established around 500 AD. Experience the reconstructed longhouse, craftsmen at work, join in the activities, row the Viking ship, see the smithy, an exhibition of original artefacts, animals of ancient breed, café and museum shop. Maybe even a Viking will appear?

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Summerjob
During the season we need employees who enjoy having contact with people and wish to develop their own knowledge of language by telling others about the Viking age in a personal way.
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School

Explore the Viking Age in the Nordic region.
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Volunteer?
Are you a Viking? Do you want to experience Lofoten?
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Vikingfestival 2010
It will take place 4th of August - 8th of August.
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Opening hours

May 1st – May 31st: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
June 1st – Aug. 15th:
10 a.m.–7 p.m
Aug. 16th – Sept.15th:
10 a.m. – 4p.m.

Sept. 16th - Dec.20th: 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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We also opens for groups on request. Please contact us...

 

The museum

In the long-house with its three naves, poles mounted in pairs bear the weight of the ceiling. Thus the outer walls are only there to provide isolation-
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The excavations

Archaeological studies commenced here in 1983, and in 1986-1989, a joint Scandinavian research project was conducted at Borg. Excavations brought to light remains of the largest building ever to be found from the Viking Realm, in Norway or elsewhere in Europe.
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