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 5-7, 2026

Friday from 09:00-18:30

Saturday from 11:00-18:30

Sunday from 11:00-17:00

Program 2025

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

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.

 

 

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.