The Viking Festival

Every June, we invite you to the largest Viking festival in Western Norway, held at the Viking farm at Avaldsnes. 

The Viking festival offers an engaging and authentic experience for visitors of all ages. More than 150 Vikings from Norway and across Europe bring history to life, offering visitors an authentic glimpse into the Viking Age. Explore the busteling market filled with handcrafted goods, traditional foods, tastings, and  lively music- all designed to engage your senses.  Set against the backdrop of historical surroundings, including reconstructed  Viking Age buildings, the festival creates  a unique and atmospheric setting for friendship and cultural exchange.

In the various tents, traditional crafts is demonstrated and the skilled crafts people sell their goods. Watch the blacksmith forge metal, listen to the sounds of Viking music, or take part in exiting activities like archery, horseback riding, juggling, or theater - all while enjoying the delightful aromas of Viking food.

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Opening hours June 6-8, 2025

Friday from 09:00-18:30

Saturday from 11:00-18:30

Sunday from 11:00-17:00

Program 2025

Program
Program Fredag Lørdag Søndag
Battle reenactment in the outdoor amphitheater 11:00 12:00 12:00
14:30 14:30 14:30
17:30 17:00
Local acrobats in the outdoor amphitheater 12:00 13:00 13:00
16:00 15:00 15:00
16:30
Historical fairytail games for children in the longhouse 11:30 11:30
14:30 14:30
Storytelling about music in the longhouse 10:30 12:30 12:30
16:30 16:00 15:30
Teatertuttene- theater (Norwegian) i Naustet. Varighet 45 min 10:00 13:30 13:30
12:00 15:30 15:30
Raid Grautaskjærsviken 13:00 13:00
The big battle for children 13:00 15:30 15:00
Viking games for children in the Swordfight arena 10:00 11:00 12:00
12:00 14:00 14:00
17:00 17:30
Row the viking boat Tyra 09-13:00 12-16:00 12-16:00
Horse riding. Break between 13-14:00 11-17:30 11-17:00

Prices

Adults NOK 200

Student/Senior NOK 160

Children u/16 år NOK 80

Children under 4 years of age - free entry when accompanied by an adult

Family 2 adults + 2 children NOK 480

The ticket is valid for all days (festival ticket).

If you have an activity card or are a companion with proof, you have free entrance.

 

 

Registration for Participants/Vikings for the Viking Festival

Are you interested in participating as a Viking at the festival?

We have now opended for registrations for the Vikingfestival 2025

Register here

The Viking Festival at Avaldsnes is held every year during the first full week of June. Next year the Viking Festival will be held June 5-7, 2026.