Scotland to the Lofoten Islands: Sites that every fan of the Vikings should visit

One of the most fascinating societies in history, the Vikings were famed for their extraordinary shipbuilding ability, ferocious combat prowess, and lengthy maritime expeditions. These voyages successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, arriving in North America, the Middle East, and even Central Asia. In addition, people's interest in learning more about the culture and legacy of the Vikings has grown due to the success of various TV episodes starring them. If you're a fan of the Vikings, you may go to the following locations to learn more:

Iceland
Leif Erikson, a well-known Viking, resided in Iceland. It is believed that he traveled to North America before Christopher Columbus. A facsimile of a ship named the Gokstad that was discovered in Norway is on display at the Viking World Museum in Iceland. In 2000, this ship, the Icelander, traveled to New York to commemorate Leif Erikson's historic journey to North America.

Ireland
The Vikings molded several of Ireland's towns, notably Dublin and Cork, and they used to plunder Irish monasteries. In the "Viking Triangle" district of Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland, you may still find some signs of the Viking era. Waterford's Reginald's Tower is a museum with a substantial collection of Viking relics.

Islands of Lofoten
On Vestvgya Island in Norway, the Lofoten Islands are home to the Lofotr Viking Museum. On this island, the residence of a Viking chieftain was discovered by archaeologists in 1983. Later, this house was transformed into a museum, which in 2013 received the European Museum of the Year award.

Scotland
In Scotland, particularly in the Western Isles where they settled, the Vikings left their imprint. Stornoway, one of their settlements, is still visible today. Further instances of their impact may be seen all across Scotland. Visit Jarlshof in Shetland for a unique experience to tour a 4,000-year-old community and view well-preserved Norse longhouses.