Mission: Viking
Experience life as a Viking at the Swedish History Museum. On the museum’s green courtyard, you can bake bread and try out crafts, clothing, and Viking challenges. Inside, you can explore one of the world’s largest Viking exhibition. Free admission for children and youth aged 0–18.
Life a thousand years ago was full of challenges. If you had lived back then, you would have had to learn how to farm and cook, make your own tools and equipment, trade goods, and know how to defend yourself against attacks.
Meet the Viking Age in the museum’s courtyard and try out life as a Viking! Bake bread, learn about crafts, dress up, and test Viking games and activities.
In the exhibition The Viking World, you’ll get up close to authentic objects from the Viking Age that tell the story of life a thousand years ago. Guided tours are offered daily.
Summer Opening Hours 2025
The courtyard is open daily from June 11 to August 31, 10:00 AM to 4:45 PM.
We are closed on Midsummer Eve and Midsummer Day.
Activities in the Courtyard
All activities are included in the admission. Free admission for children and youth aged 0–18.
Bake and Taste the Viking Age
Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bake your own Viking bread over an open fire and get a taste of Viking life. No booking required – drop-in only.
Learn Blacksmithing
Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Visit the smithy and help our blacksmith forge iron the Viking way. No booking required – drop-in only.
Try on Clothes, Games and Competitions
Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Learn to play Viking board games, challenge a friend in tug-of-war or a duel. Try archery, dress up in Viking clothes, and relax on the grass. No booking required – drop-in only.
The Huscarls – See Viking Combat Techniques
Saturdays, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
The Huscarls reenact Viking combat techniques in the museum courtyard. Come and see up close how battles were fought a thousand years ago!
Exhibition: The Viking World
Experience one of the world’s largest Viking exhibitions! Try writing with runes and learn how to tie knots. Explore the world of the gods and smell a Viking home. Get close to objects used in both everyday life and celebrations.
Read more about the exhibition
Family Tour: The Magical World of the Vikings
Monday to Sunday, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Join a guided tour through The Viking World exhibition. What was life like a thousand years ago? What happened when someone died? Learn more about the Viking Age and what people believed in.
The tour is suitable for children aged around 6 and up. Included in admission, but with limited spots. Both children and adults need a tour ticket, which can be collected at the information desk the same day. Max one adult per child.
Plan your visit
Visiting with children
Can I bring food with me? Where do I park my stroller? We answer all your questions.
Visiting the museum with children
Eat and drink
Enjoy a lunch in our pleasant restaurant, where a Viking plate and pancakes for the little ones are served. Don’t miss our beautiful outdoor courtyard where you can enjoy a coffee, wine and beer, and ice cream.
Visit the shop
Bring a memento of your Viking summer experience home with you! Browse our selection of souvenirs, books, stuffed animals, bows, swords and shields that provide many hours of fun play. Sustainability is at the top of our list when choosing suppliers. Look out for more sustainably and small-scale produced products in the store!
