Follow Skjoldungen on the summer voyage
On this page you can read the reportings Skjoldungen's crew sends home to the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde. The ship departs from Høyanger July 1st and is expected back on September 1st depending on the weather.
The most recent logbook notes are at the top.
Skjoldungen is back on the water!
Our Wednesday started at 4.30 where we quickly packed our lunches and stuff - and got ready for departure.
Skjoldungen’s voyage from Sognefjord to Roskilde has been temporarily put on hold.
If all had gone to plan, Skjoldungen should have arrived home from Sognefjord on the 17th August – a journey of…
Headwind and high spirits
During the past week, Skjoldungen has sailed from Havstensund to Fisketången. This week's sailing has been…
Meetings with friendly people - and a Viking ship!
Ships in port meet new people - but the crew would rather go on, on, on ...
Another waiting day in Risør was used…
Sea fare and menu
Everyday life on a Viking ship is somewhat different than it is at home. You sleep where you can and it takes a lot…
Blisters and Norwegian prices
Skjoldungen is still in Risør. We do not yet know if they can sail on today or whether they have to stay another…
Planing in Risør
Skjoldungen is forced to stay in Risør another day, as there is too much headwind and current to get anywhere.…
Back to Risør
After a day of trying to sail towards wind and current, we have returned to Risør. We have been allowed to stay…
Back on the water
Skjoldungen took off from Risø at. 9.45 from after spending two nights. The first night they stayed in a small…
Early departure
Skjoldungen is ready to depart from Kongshavn / Arendal early Tuesday morning. They will be sailing towards…