Midgard Viking Center

Midgard Viking Center - Viking experiences for the whole family

At Borre you will find Midgard Viking Center which is part of the Vestfold Museums . Here you can travel back to the Viking Age and see what was happening at Borre. They focus on live communication, and you should not ignore that there is a lot you can learn about both Vikings and all the history that took place at Borre.

Historical experiences from the Viking Age

Midgard Viking Center is open all year round, and has a rich selection of experiences for young and old. Here you can learn more about traditions and crafts, and take part in what happens at the Viking Center. The lively presentation makes every visit a fun experience for the whole family. There are special activities for children, and lots of fun for the whole family - all year round. Want to make your own Viking game? Or how about celebrating Jóleblot after New Year's? There are plenty of Viking experiences here!

Northern Europe's largest collection of monumental burial mounds

Think about it. Isn't it quite fun? Borrehaugene may be a place we are used to and don't think much about, but it is Northern Europe's largest collection of monumental burial mounds from the Merovingian and Viking eras. It is said that several kings are buried here, and if you take a trip to the Viking Center, you will hear more about this from the skilled guides who work there.

Authentic guild hall for chiefs and nobles

Looking for a real Viking experience? Or do you have an inner Viking that needs to be let out? Or do you just want to learn more about the history and everything that has happened at Borre? When you enter the Guild Hall, you enter a unique and authentic reconstruction that really brings out the Viking in most of us. The Guild Hall is constructed exactly as the royal hall buildings were, and you can hear more about what went on here on the tours at the Viking Center.

Midgardblood

Every year in August, Midgardsblot is held. Midgardsblot is an extreme metal and folk music festival held in Borre, Norway.

This is a very popular festival for those interested in Vikings and the Viking Age and metal. Several travelers come from all over Europe to experience this festival.

Viking Festival

In addition, we have the Midgard Viking Festival, which offers lots of experiences, games and a Viking market. People from other countries in Europe also come here. They live here in tents and do crafts from the Viking era. As a visitor, you can walk through the camp and buy jewelry, food and various handmade tools. You can shoot with a bow and arrow and many other exciting activities. Familiar sounds and smells from a crackling fire. There is really good entertainment here for young and old, and it is definitely worth a visit if you haven't been there.

Action at Midgard Viking Center

There has been a lot of action at the Viking Center and the surrounding area. Several famous series have been filmed here. The buildings and area are so authentic that several film and series creators have noticed that this is a very suitable place for this. We can see scenes from the Midgard Viking Center in both Vikings and Beforeigners. How fun is that? Do you want to take a trip to the Viking Center now? Or maybe watch Vikings or Beforeigners? Either way. At the Midgard Viking Center you get historical Viking experiences all year round, for the whole family.