Viking Museum "Lofotr"
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Viking Museum "Lofotr" - a historical museum located in the village of Borg, which in ancient times, Viking settlement. As a result of the archaeological site was recreated 83metrovoe home of their leader Ottar, a height of about 9m. The longest horizontal structure with exterior walls made of pebbles and turf, fireplace, rooms with dim lights flickering immerse you in the harsh environment of the era.

To attract tourists from June 15 to August 1, there are arranged a traditional lunch of wild boar meat and lambs. As the beverage is served in bowls of herbal mead. Visitors service guides in national costumes. Group tours are organized on request.

The Vikings became famous not only as invaders and destroyers, but as travelers and merchants. The chief Ottar from shopping trips brought precious metals, luxury goods, wine, wheat in exchange for furs of martens, foxes, polar bears, as well as grinding stones and Hardware. The Vikings went to a shopping expedition in their boats. One of these ships - "Lofotr" - restored and put on display in the coming Borg tourists.

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Lofotr Viking Museum