The Viking Experience in Bergen
About This Experience
If the full-day trip to Gudvangen doesn't fit your schedule, this is the in-town alternative: a one-hour tasting experience at The Viking Shop on Nøstegaten in central Bergen, built around locally brewed Viking-style beer, mead and cider rather than a village visit.
You'll work through a short tasting flight alongside a Viking snacks charcuterie platter, while a skald (a Viking-age storyteller) tells stories connected to Bergen's own Viking history — and there's a Viking throne on site for photos.
This is a genuinely different product from the Gudvangen village tours: no coach, no fjord, no railway — just an hour indoors in Bergen city centre. It suits travelers with limited time, or anyone pairing a short Viking-themed stop with a day otherwise spent exploring Bergen itself.
Highlights
- A tasting journey through locally crafted beverages
- Learn about the local viking history
- All takes place in a historical building!
What's Included
- ✓ Several locally brewed beverages
- ✓ Charcuterie platter
- ✓ Viking stories from Bergen
- ✓ Photo on The Viking Throne
What to Bring
- Passport or ID card
Not Suitable For
- Pregnant women
- Children under 18 years
Meeting Point
Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as visiting the Viking village?
No. This is a separate, shorter experience inside The Viking Shop in Bergen city centre — a tasting of Viking-style drinks and snacks with storytelling, not a visit to the reconstructed village in Gudvangen. If you want the village itself, look at the full-day tours instead.
What's included?
A flight of locally brewed Viking-style beer, mead and cider, a Viking snacks charcuterie platter, storytelling from a skald about Bergen's Viking history, and a photo opportunity on the Viking throne.
How long does it take and where is it?
About one hour, at The Viking Shop, Nøstegaten 41, in central Bergen — no transport is involved, so it's easy to combine with the rest of a day in the city.
Is there an age restriction?
Yes — because it centres on alcohol tasting, it is not suitable for pregnant travelers or anyone under 18.
