Bygdøy - Vikingskiphuset - Gokstad

This viking boat was found in 1880. It was build about 890AD and used 10 years later in the burial of an important chieftain. The man lay in a timber burial chamber together with three smaller boats, a tent, a sledge and some riding equipment. Built of oak, the ship is 75 feet long, 15 feet wide and had 32 oarsmen.

Norway's National Holiday

May 17th 2006
Over 2005 and 2006, I was fortunate enough to be working in Paris and Amsterdam. Whilst building relationships with my French and Dutch colleagues, I was also able to work closely with others - Swedes, Germans, Belgians, Swiss and Norwegian. I got on so well with Eva, that she invited me to visit her and her family in Oslo. However, knowing my love of avoiding the tourists, she invited me over ... read more

Europe » Norway » Eastern Norway » Oslo

Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with De... ... read more

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