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Lofotr Viking Museum
A full-size reconstruction of a Viking chieftain's longhouse, built where the original was found.
- Open
- Every day in summer; fewer days in winter
- Price
- Paid
- Time Needed
- 2½ hours
- Address
- Prestegårdsveien 59, 8360 BøstadDirections
- Getting There
- About 15 minutes by car north of Leknes on the E10.
Why Go
Archaeologists found the remains of an 83-meter longhouse here at Borg, one of the largest Viking buildings ever discovered. The rebuilt hall is lit by fire and staffed by costumed guides, with a feast hall, a smithy and a Viking ship to row on the lake in summer.
Nearby in Lofoten Islands
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