There will be activities and experiences for the family during summer 2020 at Lofotr Vikingmuseum. The Viking Chieftain longhouse opens June 1. Starting June 15, there will be extra activities.
Lofotr Vikingmuseum and all museums/units part of Museum Nord are strictly following the rules set by the authorities to prevent spreading of the Covid-19-virus.
Due to COVID-19, the Viking festival at Lofotr Vikingmuseum in 2020 must be cancelled.
We are happy to announce that the museum will be open again, starting from June 1st, 2020.
The museum is closed for visitors. This is to prevent the spreading of the coronavirus.
Monday to Friday in week 10 there will be various extra activities for the children at Lofotr Vikingmuseum due to local winter holiday school break.
On Saturdays during winter we often have extra activities for the children that are visiting our museum. Small workshops, archaeology for children, guiding for children and other activities.
We are looking for enthusiastic, happy and skilled co-workers for the upcoming summer season of 2020.
During the holiday season the museum is open evenings for those of you who wish to take part in a Viking feast. The museum is closed on daytime but exhibiton halls are available on the evenings for the Viking feast.
In addition to the open longhouse, the archaeological exhibition halls and the film, there is more going on on specific days.
Opening hours vary through the year. From May 1 - September 15 the museum is open every day.
True to tradition, during the Viking festival you may dive deeper into the Viking age and learn from skilled instructors.
Food and beverages are an important part of a day out at the festival.
Draw the best Viking. By Olaf's tent, there will be a drawing competition.
The Celtic band celebrate the Irish connection to the Vikings.
Viking age music Concert. We are proud to present the band Eldrim.
The renowned sail- and rigmaker Frode Bjøru will be conducting this work. You are welcome to watch!
Winter, spring and fall, the Vikings are arranging some extra fun on Saturdays. Join us for Saturdays with the Vikings!
In the period Feb 1 - April 30, the museum is open daytime 6 days per week. In addition, you can take part in a Viking feast every evening!
Would you like to participate in fun activities in the Viking Age?
