Vikingodden

At Vikingodden on the waterfront in Tønsberg, you can get close to Vestfold's maritime Viking heritage. This is where the Oseberg Viking Heritage Foundation brings traditional shipbuilding skills to life. When the ships are in port, you can admire Saga Oseberg and Saga Farmann, two carefully reconstructed Viking ships built using historical methods.

Discover Saga Oseberg and Saga Farmann

Saga Oseberg is an archaeological reconstruction of the famous Oseberg ship, excavated near Tønsberg in 1904. The vessel was built using the original archaeological find as a reference, together with traditional Viking Age tools and techniques. You may also see Saga Farmann, a reconstruction of the Klåstad ship, a Viking Age trading vessel. Saga Farmann was launched in 2018.

Both ships are used for voyages and maritime activities, so they are not always moored at Vikingodden. It is worth checking their whereabouts before visiting.

Traditional craftsmanship and living Viking heritage

Vikingodden is more than a place to see historic ships. Volunteers and craftspeople have worked here to reconstruct vessels using traditional shipbuilding methods. The work offers insights into how timber was shaped and assembled into seaworthy ships. Visitors may learn about the construction techniques, tools and skills that made Viking seafarers so successful. The foundation is also involved in Saga Gokstad, a reconstruction of the Gokstad ship. This project is connected to Vikingodden and Sandefjord Viking Park.

Opportunities to watch shipbuilding work or participate as a volunteer depend on current activity at the site.

Experience a Viking voyage

For a more hands-on experience, Saga Oseberg offers organised voyages and Viking activities for groups. On selected trips, participants learn to row under the direction of the ship's captain and take part as members of the crew. Voyages must be arranged in advance, and requirements, group sizes and prices depend on the activity. Read more about rowing a Viking ship in Tønsberg if you would like to experience the fjord from a reconstructed Viking vessel.

Explore the history behind the ships

Vikingodden is an excellent starting point for discovering Tønsberg's Viking heritage. Visit the Oseberg Mound in Slagendalen, where the original Oseberg ship was excavated in 1904. At the Slottsfjells Museum, you can see the original Klåstad ship and learn more about the Oseberg discovery and local history.

Practical information

Vikingodden is located at Ollebukta 3, 3126 Tønsberg, beside the town's harbour promenade. The waterfront area can be explored outdoors, but the presence of the ships, guided activities, souvenir sales and shipbuilding demonstrations may vary. Saga

Oseberg and Saga Farmann may be away on voyages or other assignments. Organised trips and group activities must be booked in advance. Check current arrangements before travelling. Find more information on the official Saga Oseberg website.