Practical information
- Viking summer is a family friendly, nonpolitical and inclusive event, with focus on educating the public about the Viking age
- Vikings or others, who through behavior or actions break these rules will be asked to leave the area
- It is expected that all participants can teach the public about their own craftsmanship, equipment, or goods
- All participants are expected to engage with the public in a friendly and presentable manner, and to the best of their ability meet the publics expectations
- All participants are expected to follow our authenticity rules: Click here for more information
- All participants are expected to follow Norwegian law
- All fires must be kept in a metal fire pit
- All tents are required to have a fire extinguisher
- We encourage all participants to have smoke detectors in their tents
- All dogs are required to be kept on a leash, this is also required by law in the Borre park and on the coastal path
- Garbage is to be disposed of at the designated garbage area only
- As a participant, you agree to be photographed, pictures can be used by Vestfoldmuseene for the purpose of marketing
- We wish for everybody to have a great experience, both participants and visitors. The rules are made with the intention of creating the best possible experience for everyone
Application for Viking summer
- By sending an application for Viking summer, you are accepting to the general rules and the authenticity ruled for the event
- Groups sending in a joint application will be prioritized
- To apply for Viking Summer, please send an email to fredrik.bjonnes@vestfoldmuseene.no with the following information:
- Group name
- Contact person with email and phone number
- Number and name for all participants
- Time of expected arrival and departure
- What is your/your groups contribution to Viking summer?
- Size and orientation of tent opening for all tents (long or short side)
- Any allergies or other dietary requirements we should know about? (In case of a group application, please specify the person/persons with allergies)