- Address: Prestegardsveien 59, 8360 Bostad, Norway
- Phone: +47 76 15 40 00
- Booking: booking@lofotr.no
- Working hours: daily 12: 00-15: 00
- Tickets: adults - $ 23, students and children 6-15 years - $ 17, children under 6 years - free of charge, family of 5 people (2 adults, 3 children) - $ 70
In the very west of Norway , in the middle of the Lofoten Islands , is the Voking Museum of Lofotr . It was created in order to acquaint visitors with the history, culture and way of life of the ancient Vikings.
History of the Viking Museum Lofotr
Archaeological excavations in this part of Norway began in 1983. From 1986 to 1989 in the territory of the current museum of Lokotr Vikings, major scientific research was conducted, as a result of which it was possible to find the ruins of an ancient Viking building. The scientists came to the conclusion that this was the home of the leader Ottaru, built in 950 AD.
In 2006, it was decided to build a large amphitheater. But later objects near the Viking Museum of Lofotr were discovered that could be used 2000 years ago as a kitchen. Because of this, the expansion of the museum was postponed indefinitely.
Exposition of the Museum of Vikings Lofotr
This historic site is located in the village of Borg, which belongs to the commune of Westvoyoy. Its center is a reconstructed house, which could belong to the leader of the tribe. This dwelling is the longest of all buildings ever found in Norway. The scientists found out that the house of the leader originally had a length of 63 m. Now its length is 83 m and height is 9 m.
The author of the reconstructed dwelling in the museum of Vikings Lofotr is the Norwegian architect Gisle Jakhelln. When he erected, he used shingles and turf, and in the house he built a refectory and several rooms with fireplaces.
In addition to the leader's house, the following objects are located in the territory of the museum of the Vikings of Lofotr:
- forge;
- one full-scale ship;
- ellings for the construction or repair of ships;
- two exhibition halls;
- cinema.
In the cinema, the film "The Dream of the Borg" is shown, and in the exhibition halls unique artifacts discovered at excavations in the village of Borg are exhibited. All expositions of the museum of Lokotr Vikings are connected by paths of gravel, through which visitors can leave the leader's house to the ships.
Entertaining program of the museum of the Vikings Lofotr
This cultural and historical object is interesting not only for its exhibits. Every visitor to the Viking museum Lofotr can take part in the traditional Viking meal. The local menu includes:
- lamb;
- wild boar meat;
- meat soup;
- a mead infused with herbs.
All dishes are served in the same kind of dishes used by the ancient inhabitants of Norway. The guides and waiters serving the guests wear traditional clothing for the era. In order to get to lunch in the museum of the Vikings Lofotr, you need to book a place in advance with the administration.
Every year at the end of summer there is a 5-day festival dedicated to the life and culture of ancient settlers. The festival in the museum of Vikings Lofotr is focused on family rest, therefore in its program enter various competitions, games, theatrical performances, musical concerts and cognitive lectures.
How to get to the museum of the Vikings Lofotr?
In order to get acquainted with the culture and way of life of the ancient inhabitants of Norway, one must go to its extreme west. The Lofotr Viking Museum is located on the Lofoten Islands 1500 km from Oslo and only 1 km from the Norwegian Sea. From the capital, you can get here by plane from Wideroe, SAS or KLM, landing in Leknes. They fly twice a week with a 2-hour transplant. From Oslo, it is also connected by the E6 and E45 motorways.
From the mainland Norway to the Lofotr Viking Museum you can get on the ferry of the company Hurtigruten, which goes from the cities of Borg, Bodo and Melbou.