Midsummer Party
Where do the midsummer traditions come from? With song, dance and games
we move back in time.
Johanna Lillvik and Sabina Henriksson sing and play on ancient instruments.
Where do the midsummer traditions come from? With song, dance and games
we move back in time.
Johanna Lillvik and Sabina Henriksson sing and play on ancient instruments.
Biennial International Conference for the Craft Sciences
Activities for all ages. Crafting and cultural heritage meetings with a focus on the Viking Age. Selling of crafted products, the annual harvest, food, Viking Age games, torchlight procession and an autumn bonfire on the Saturday to end the year's season.
During the Archaeology Day we will hold exciting activities at Foteviken Viking Museum, with inspiration and deep dives into the Viking history for young and old alike. We will also offer guided tours of the Viking town.
Programme
This week will be full of activities for the family the whole day. Meet the population of the town, see how they lived, amused themselves and worked on their farmsteads a normal day during the reign of the dynasty of Harald Bluetooth. Daily we arrange the Family Games Open competition, so gather your family and compete together in the various historic Viking games.
In our Viking town you will travel back in time, meeting craftspeople, warriors, merchants, wise people, skilled women and storytelling skalds.
Activities for all ages, meet Vikings from across the world showing their crafts and selling their Viking Age replica goods. Vikings arriving early at Foteviken for the market will use the Viking town as a gathering spot for craftsmen. Here they will exchange knowlegde and teach various crafting techniques.
Open hours: 10.00 - 17.00
The Viking week culminates during the weekend with a full market programme. During these days Vikings from across the world will participate. As a visitor you may stroll around the Viking town and surroundings which is filled by activities and market stands. Here you may find items ranging from beautiful handmade jewellery to Viking Age style swords.
On the Swedish National Day the Foteviken Viking Museum will be open and host activities for the whole family.
11.34. Celebratory speech by the rune stone.
12.30. Saga in Tinghöll.
14.00. Guided tour.
15.30. Gathering by the rune stone and distribution of torches.
The International Viking Day is obviously something to celebrate at Foteviken Viking Museum. Opening speech at the rune stone takes place at 12.30.
Stichting Erfgoedpark Batavialand
att. EXARC
Postbus 119
8200 AC Lelystad
the Netherlands
Phone: +(31) 6 40263273
Website: EXARC.net
Email: info@exarc.net
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