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Questions about Lofotr Viking Museum

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Where is the Lofotr Viking Museum located?

The Lofotr Viking Museum is located in the village of Borg, near Bøstad, on the island of Vestvågøya in the Lofoten archipelago, Nordland county, Norway. It sits within Vestvågøy Municipality and is part of the Museum Nord consortium.

When was the Chieftain House at Borg first discovered?

Archaeologists uncovered the Chieftain House at Borg in 1983. A joint Scandinavian research project then conducted excavations at the site from 1986 until 1989.

How big is the reconstructed longhouse at Lofotr Viking Museum?

The reconstructed chieftain's longhouse at Lofotr Viking Museum is 83 metres long and 9 metres high. The original foundation measured 83 metres long and 9.5 metres wide, making it the largest Viking Age building ever found in Norway.

When did the Lofotr Viking Museum open?

The Lofotr Viking Museum opened in 1995. The main building was designed by Norwegian architect Gisle Jakhelln.

What ships can visitors see at the Lofotr Viking Museum?

The museum holds two ship replicas and their boathouses. One is a full-scale replica of the Gokstad ship, one of the most renowned Viking vessels known to history.

What are the opening dates for the Lofotr Viking Museum?

The Lofotr Viking Museum is open every day from the 1st of May to the 15th of September.