Many monks were killed, while others were put in chains and led to the ships as slaves. Yet others were stripped naked and chased to the shore where many drowned, all the while suffering the crude insults of these marauders. Some lived, however, went back to the monastery, and rebuilt it.
Here Beorhtric [AD 786-802] took King Offa’s daughter Eadburh. And in his days there came for the first time 3 ships; and then the reeve rode there and wanted to compel them to go to the king’s town, because he did not know what they were; and they killed him. Those were the first ships of the Danish men which sought out the land of the English race.” So wrote the Anglo Saxon Chronicle Viking axe .
Re-live the mighty Viking days upon your visit to the Lofotr Viking Museum of Norway. Situated on the island of Borg in the Lofoten archipelago, this fascinating museum is housed in the largest Viking longhouse still existing in the 21st century. Measuring about 83 meters long, this impressive structure used to be the house of the most powerful chieftains in the northern region of Norway. Lofotr is often described as a living museum, which features animal exhibits and reconstructions of the glorious Viking days.
To accurately depict the Viking Age, the longhouse’s mead hall and accommodation were recreated down to every detail including the decorations and handcrafts used during that time. In this manner, the museum aims to bring you back in time to witness how the Vikings live from day to day. Aside from the mead hall, you will find a number of modern exhibits, archaeological items and videos that all share Viking stories from thousands of years of history. You can get an Audioguide to make your exploration of the Lofotr Viking Museum more comprehensive and meaningful. The Audioguides are available in 6 languages, including English.