Norway · VIKING EXPERIENCES
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Short version: these 15 viking experiences are the ones worth the money. Prices, durations and the one thing to know before booking are set out under each entry.
Bergen day trip with Njardarheimr Viking village, electric Nærøyfjord cruise to Flåm, then the Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway.
“The trip was fabulous. Our driver Linda was excellent, friendly, and professional. Michael our guide was extremely knowledgeable, funny, and so informative (in English and Spanish). A great way to get a taste of the region around Bergen!”
Viking Planet in Oslo is a 2-hour mix of VR, 270-degree cinema, holograms, and 3D Viking ship exhibits, from $30.
“We enjoyed it. Our grand daughter enjoyed the interactive parts and the movie with the head set”
Guided Viking Village, Nærøyfjord cruise and Flåm Railway from Bergen. Trains, waterfalls and UNESCO fjords, all transport included.
“This experience provided exposure to Norway’s diverse beauty in the area northeast of Bergen, through an array of transport: motor coach (narrated tour as we passed through tunnels, and by villages, lakes, streams), walking (through Viking Village with an interesting presentation of the Viking life!), electric boat (Fjords!!), and two types of trains (waterfalls, villages, mountains and streams). Long day (10 hours) but truly felt comfortable with the idea of a return to further explore and relax in these beautiful areas.”
Prebook your mobile ticket for Oslo’s Viking Planet, a digital Viking museum with holograms, interactive screens, and a fun selfie zone.
“Eeh was expensive for what it was didn’t see the need in making mention of game of thrones or lord of the rings”
Bergen Viking ship sailing tour from Bryggen. Hoist the square sail, fish for mackerel, relax on bean bags, and enjoy fjord views.
“Nice trip despite the weather. Very good experience and the guide is very kind!”
Bergen day trip with Viking Village Njardarheimr, UNESCO Nærøyfjorden cruise, Tvindefossen waterfall stop, and the Flåm Railway back to Bergen.
“Our driver/guide. Geir, was very friendly and very clear in his explanation. He took good care of the tour members. More importantly, my friend left her belongings in the car when we were dropped off at Viking Village. She only realised it when we on board the vessel. A message was sent to Geir and he immediately confirmed that the items were with him. He then made arrangements to deliver them to our hotel on the following day.”
Sail Bergen on a replica Viking longship with a small crew, harbor stories, and a real chance to fish, weather permitting.
“My family loved this sailing adventure. Friendly host who engaged with my kids well. My son loved the fishing.”
Glide through Haugesund by e-bike on a small-group tour covering Viking sites and Kvalsvik Sculpture Park’s The Rising Tides.
“Very enjoyable tour. Good bikes, excellent tour guide and lovely scenery. Would recommend”
3-hour Haugesund cruise tour, an express boat to Viking Farm at Avaldsnes plus the digital Viking Planet museum in town.
“Enjoyed all the information we received about Viking life. Our guide was excellent. He has dual citizenship in Norway and Australia and was well spoken with great insights into Norwegian life too. The farm was very interesting. The young lady in costume that was our guide there was very knowledgeable about Viking life. We found the visit to Viking planet to be very informative. We especially enjoyed the opportunity to take pictures with a green screen that turned us into Vikings. Would recommend this if you want to understand the Viking history and lifestyle.”
Private day trip from Bergen to Flåm: Nærøyfjord cruise, Njardarheimr Viking Village, and Flåm and Bergen railways, with hotel pickup.
“It was a fabulous experience. Gave us such an informative and all around knowledge and feel of Bergen culture and heritage as well as all of Norway. Arne is incredible and texted us where to go and what to do when we were on train or whenever he wasn’t with us Constant information so well organized. Thank you!”
Climb the Viking Wall via ferrata in Bodø, Norway, from sea level to 57 m, with safety gear, ocean views, and a small group.
“Very nice climb above the sea, the holds make it easy enough so anyone could climb it but you can challenge yourself by holding on to the rock. The guide was very friendly and had some good stories. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun outdoor Experience near Bodø!”
Boat to Avaldsnes Viking Farm, then Haugesund’s Viking Planet digital museum, with family-friendly guides and Norse storytelling.
“It was a nice opportunity to see a Viking village. We were very disappointed to stand in one spot in the village for about 45 min for a lecture rather than being toured around. We gathered this was due to it being used by a school group. We felt the tour should be greatly reduced or cancelled in this case. The tour guides were good. No complaints in that regard.”
Play a self-guided Viking quest through central Oslo, solving 11 puzzles at top landmarks like City Hall, Akershus, and the Royal Palace.
“Loved it! Loads of interesting information and gave us a good overview of Oslo. Would definitely recommend!”
Step into a digital Viking world in Oslo with interactive holograms, longship thrills, free WiFi, and optional VR for a 1 to 2 hour stop.
“The museum was very spacious with many different attractions. Including an AI photo machine & a VR system. The gift shop was very nice also with many different items to choose from. The staff were also very kind & welcoming and it was overall a good experience.”
Private 4-hour tour from Ålesund to Viking islands, mixing Art Nouveau streets, sub-sea tunnels, the Marble Church, and island views.
“It was a wonderful day seeing this incredible part of the world. I learned so much and had no idea about the rich history that makes Alesund so special.”
