The Viking Museum of Borg is a living museum and adventure centre with emphasis on the Viking Age and the Middle Ages. Archaeological excavations have shown that there was once a mighty chieftain's seat here. Excavations continue.

At the Viking Museum, you can enjoy:

• The 83 m long reconstructed long-house, a reconstructed boathouse, a forge and the Viking ship "Lofotr"


• Old species of farm animals, e.g. wild boar, primitive sheep, and Nordland horses


• Experimental archaeology and experiments with practical handicrafts (textiles, woodwork, leather, bone and horn work.)


• Ancient farming techniques and cookery


• Horse-drawn transport, rowing the Viking ship, feasts in the banqueting hall


• Guided tours and exhibitions (exhibits from the excavations and other Viking Age finds from Vestvågøy)


• Sale of handicrafts in the Museum Shop


• Seminars and Theme Nights

 

Location:	Lofoten, Norway
Address:	8360 Bøstad, Norway
Telephone:	+47 76 08 49 00.
Fax:	+47 76 08 49 10.