📷 Photo by Rasmus Andersen on UnsplashLofotr Viking Museum
Borg, Norway
A reconstruction of an 83 m chieftain’s longhouse on the site where the original was excavated, with a Viking ship on the lake below.
In Borg on Vestvågøya, one of the Lofoten islands, a chieftain's house was discovered in 1983. From 1986 to 1989 a joint Scandinavian research project carried out excavations there. The foundation was 83 m long and 9.5 m wide; the reconstructed longhouse is 9 m high. The museum opened in 1995 and shows further Viking Age buildings alongside the chieftain's house.
You can explore the longhouse, see replicas of Viking ships, watch blacksmith demonstrations and learn more about life in Borg and its excavation. From May to mid-September the museum is open daily; after that it keeps reduced opening days until the end of the year (as of October 2026), so check the times on the museum's website before you go. Plan on about half a day if you want to take in the guided tours and demonstrations.
- Nearest town
- Borg, Norway
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 68.2458, 13.7700
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Norway: Electronic tolls by number plate. Automatic toll roads and toll rings; many routes include car ferries. Motorway limit for cars: 110 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Lofotr Viking Museum?
Lofotr Viking Museum is in Borg, Norway, at GPS 68.2458, 13.7700. It is about 13 km from Leknes.
Can you camp near Lofotr Viking Museum?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Brustranda Fjordcamping, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lofotr Viking Museum?
Lofotr Viking Museum is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lofoten end to end, by ferry from Bodø.
What is there to see near Lofotr Viking Museum?
Places worth a stop nearby: Haukland Beach (11 km), Reine (45 km), Å i Lofoten (52 km) and Saltstraumen (119 km).
When is the best time to visit Lofotr Viking Museum?
Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)