Dress Up
At Nordvegen History Centre, we have various activities for children. Both the exhibition and the window hall are designed for exploration.
Dress up as a Viking in the window hall or wear costumes from the medieval period down in the exhibition itself. Exciting to step into a role to explore history.
Games and Fun
Learn to play Hnefatafl. The Vikings had several types of board games. The game is about a Viking king who is attacked in his fortress. The king must, with the help of his men, make his way to one of the four corner squares. The attackers will try to defeat the king before he reaches a corner square. Challenge your family!
Ask for picture bingo. We have many different kinds, some that can be done indoors, one that can be used outdoors in Leikvollen, and one around Olav's Church.
Write your name in runes. Ancient Norse texts tell us that the god Odin found the runes and gave them to humans. Therefore, people in the Viking Age believed that the runes were magical.
Draw a rock carving down in the exhibition.
Try the Viking Hunt. Find the answer to the puzzle while you explore the history at Avaldsnes. Start the hunt with Harald Fairhair in the window hall, continue outside around Olav's Church, and at the Viking Farm.
April 21: “Spring Theme Workshop"
November 3: “All Saints' Day. Spooky at Midday”.
November 24: "Jòl at Avaldsnes" . Christmas Tree Decoration Workshop
Event will be on Facebook.
Leikvoll
Outside the Nordvegen History Centre, you'll find Leikvollen. It's a playground inspired by Norse mythology and the Viking era. Feel free to ask for a picture bingo that can be used here to engage the children.
Viking Farm
Solve puzzles in a special activity booklet for fun and games alongside an adult. Embark on an expedition to see if you can find what the pictures show; make your own necklace with beads; write your name in runes; try a Viking game; learn to shoot with a bow and arrow.
Open during summer June 17 – August 15.
Monday – Friday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
See how the Vikings lived. We have guided tours with the lady of the house or the master of the house every day.
Norwegian at 11:30 AM and at 2:00 PM. English at 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM