Norway · VIKING EXPERIENCES

15 Viking Experiences in Norway That Repay a Whole Day

21 tours  ·  from $8 a head

The good viking experiences go weeks ahead in season. Below are 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Bergen: Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway - Summer at Tvindefossen, winter around Voss
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Bergen: Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

1.Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,047 reviews · 10h 30m · from $418Our pick

Review of Bergen’s Viking Village, Nærøyfjord cruise, and Flåm Railway tour, with practical advice on price, timing, scenery, and winter changes.

“Our guide Michael was very accommodating and knowledgeable about every place we went to. He made the trip as fun and informative as possible. Best part was the cruise! The fjords are breathtaking. Viking village was fun as well as the train ride. Even the bus ride was beautiful and our driver Linda was very good as well. It was not crowded so we had enough time for ourselves and room in the bus. I only felt this tour was pricey compared to other tours I saw because this was not my first choice. Probably because of the weather my other bookings were cancelled so I had to go for…”

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Guided tour - Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway - Tvindefossen and the road from Bergen to Voss
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Guided tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

The Viking Planet Museum Ticket - Holograms, films, and the story of Viking life
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The Viking Planet Museum Ticket

4.The Viking Planet Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 197 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $31

See Viking history through holograms, VR, films, and interactive displays at Oslo’s Viking Planet. A lively family stop, but light on real artifacts.

“Amazing experience highly recommend very interactive and fun. Very informative . Location great in the heart of Oslo .”

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Bergen: Viking Ship Sailing Experience and Sightseeing Trip - Seeing Bergen from a square-sailed wooden vessel
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Bergen: Viking Ship Sailing Experience and Sightseeing Trip

Bergen: Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise and Flåm Railway - Leaving Bergen in a Mercedes minibus
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Bergen: Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise and Flåm Railway

6.Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 155 reviews · 12 hours · from $435

Review of Bergen’s Viking Village, Nærøyfjord cruise and Flåm Railway tour, with practical timing, value advice, highlights and drawbacks.

“Our guide Thomas was fantastic & made us laugh the whole way! We had a great time at the various waterfalls, especially Axe throwing & archery in the Viking settlement. We loved the Cruise and the Flåm railway! 10/10”

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Bergen Fjord Experience Aboard Viking-style Ship - Bergen’s waterfront from the water
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Bergen Fjord Experience Aboard Viking-style Ship

7.Bergen Fjord Experience Aboard Viking-style Ship

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Sail Bergen’s harbor on a 12-person Viking-style boat with local stories, hands-on sailing, fishing, and memorable waterfront views.

“This was a great sailing experience The ship is an exact replica of a medieval fishing vessel based on the traditional Viking longboat I thoroughly recommend this trip to anyone who visits Bergen.”

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Guided E-Bike Tour in Haugesund: city, vikings, Rising Tides - Starting at the Viking Adventure hut
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Guided E-Bike Tour in Haugesund: city, vikings, Rising Tides

8.Guided E-Bike Tour in Haugesund: city, vikings, Rising Tides

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 47 reviews · 2 hours · from $102

Review of Haugesund’s 2-hour guided e-bike tour, with Viking history, coastal views, sculpture art, practical tips, price and honest drawbacks.

“Excellent tour, the bikes are simple to use despite never having been on an E bike before. The guide, a young girl whose name I won’t try to spell, was excellent and provided us with lots of information about the area. Great way to see a lot in a short space of time. Would definitely recommend”

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Haugesund Viking Cruise - The Viking Farm and Viking Planet - What the Farm Offers Families
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Haugesund Viking Cruise – The Viking Farm and Viking Planet

9.Haugesund Viking Cruise – The Viking Farm and Viking Planet

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $156

Review of Haugesund Viking Cruise to Avaldsnes and Viking Planet, with itinerary, value, family tips, highlights, drawbacks, and FAQs.

“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.”

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Private tour - Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway - Voss gives you a first look at Norway’s mountain country
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Private tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

10.Private tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $1,004Top rated

Review this private Bergen tour combining the Viking Village, Nærøyfjord cruise, Flåm Railway, waterfalls, and round-trip transport.

“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!”

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Viking wall - Key points about the Bratten climb
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Viking wall

11.Viking wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $128

Climb Bodø’s sea-facing Via Ferrata at Bratten, with safety gear, a guide, ocean views, and a 57-meter ascent.

“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!”

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A time travelling adventure to "The Viking Farm", Avaldsnes+TVP. - Reach the Viking Farm on forested Bukkøy
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A time travelling adventure to “The Viking Farm”, Avaldsnes+TVP.

12.A time travelling adventure to “The Viking Farm”, Avaldsnes+TVP.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · from $140

Review of the Viking Farm at Bukkøy and Viking Planet Haugesund, with boat views, Norse history, practical tips, price advice, and FAQs.

“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.”

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Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour - City Hall and Oslo’s public face
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Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour

13.Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $8Best value

Explore Oslo with 11 Viking-themed puzzles, from City Hall to Akershus Fortress, in a flexible, low-cost walking game for private groups.

“Passer på den dag det ikke regner eller er veldig kaldt. Må være litt tolmodige, noen av hintene var vanskelig å skjønne.”

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The Viking Planet Museum - Mini Group (4 adults) - Holograms, 3D objects, and large film screens
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The Viking Planet Museum – Mini Group (4 adults)

14.The Viking Planet Museum – Mini Group (4 adults)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Explore Oslo’s Viking Planet with interactive exhibits, holograms, 3D artifacts, VR options, lockers, WiFi, and admission for four adults.

“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.”

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Bodø: Rampen Via Ferrata/Viking Wall, guided climbing

15.Rampen Via Ferrata/Viking Wall, guided climbing

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $114

Review of Bodø’s Viking Wall via ferrata, with sea views, practical tips, difficulty, price, guides, weather advice, and booking details.

“Herausfordernd, aber mit atemberaubender Aussicht! Der Klettersteig bietet wirklich spektakuläre Ausblicke – jeder Höhenmeter wird mit grandioser Fernsicht belohnt. Allerdings: Die Route ist extrem anspruchsvoll und setzt viel Kraft, Technik und Erfahrung voraus. Teilweise sehr steil, ausgesetzt und körperlich fordernd – definitiv nichts für Anfänger oder schwache Nerven. Wer die Herausforderung sucht, wird belohnt – wer’s unterschätzt, hat schnell zu kämpfen. Gute Kondition und Ausrüstung sind Pflicht!”

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