Midgard vikingsenter
Midgard vikingsenter by the Borre mounds in Horten presents the Viking Age through exhibitions, the Gildehallen, a Viking playground and guided tours.
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About the museum
Midgard vikingsenter opened in 2000 and is Vestfold’s centre for the Viking Age. The centre overlooks the Borre mounds, which form the largest collection of monumental burial mounds from the Merovingian and Viking periods in Northern Europe. Borre is also known as one of the places in Vestfold where major Viking Age finds have been made, together with the Oseberg ship in Tønsberg and the Gokstad ship in Sandefjord.
The Gildehallen is a reconstruction of a royal hall from the Viking Age. It was completed in 2013, after remains that may come from such a hall were found on the site in 2007. The centre emphasises experience-based learning, where visitors get to try out what they learn about, and knowledgeable guides lead through the exhibitions, Borre park and the Gildehallen.
The centre also has a Viking playground, farm animals including Viking hens, and Borre National Park nearby. Midgard collaborates with Oseberg vikingarv and is run by Vestfoldmuseene IKS.
Highlights
- The Gildehallen, a reconstructed royal hall from the Viking Age
- View of the Borre mounds
- The Viking playground
- Feeding of the Viking hens and guided tours in high season
- Permanent exhibitions on the Viking Age
Permanent exhibitions
- Gildehallen – Reconstruction of a royal hall from the Viking Age by the Borre mounds.
- Vikinglekeplassen – Playground for children with Viking Age motifs.
- Founded
- 2000
- Operated by
- Vestfoldmuseene IKS
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 100 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | NOK 70Children aged 7–17, concessions (honnør) and students |
| Children & teens | NOK 70free up to age 6 · Children aged 7–17 |
| Seniors | NOK 70Concession (honnør) |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · A companion card gives free admission. |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 70 |
| Groups (10+ people) | NOK 70 per personAdults in groups, per person (low season). High season NOK 100 per person. |
| Families | NOK 2702 adults and children aged 0–17. High season NOK 400. |
Low season 1 September–31 May; high season 1 June–31 August has higher prices (adults NOK 150, children aged 7–17, concessions and students NOK 100). The ticket also covers the Gildehallen, the guided tour and the Viking playground. No ticket is required for the café or the Borre mounds. Annual passes are available.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The centre is on one level and is adapted for wheelchair users. Marked parking spaces in front of Midgard and the Gildehallen. The forest path to the Gildehallen is not recommended for people with reduced mobility, who should drive and park outside the Gildehallen.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | NOK 270 · 2 adults and children aged 0–17. High season NOK 400. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
The Viking playground is included in the ticket. Children aged 0–6 enter free of charge, and there is a family ticket. Visitors can try things out themselves, and in high season the guides feed the Viking hens every day.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Kirkebakken Borre
Bus: the nearest stop is Kirkebakken Borre (routes 01, 02 and 70); journey planner at vkt.no. Train: the nearest station is Skoppum, about one hour from Oslo (vy.no).
By car
Parking available
Good parking in front of Midgard centre, disabled parking at Midgard and the Gildehallen, and space for tour buses.
- Accessible parking
By car: take exit 34 (Undrumsdalskrysset) from the E18 and follow National Road 19. Take the first exit at the next roundabout towards Kirkebakken, then the first turn to the left.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
Café at the centre.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 30 min |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | In high season the included guided tours are: at 12:00 the feeding of the Viking hens (meeting point at the Gildehallen), at 13:00 a tour of the Gildehallen, and at 14:00 a tour of Borre park (meeting point at reception). Private guided tours for groups (maximum 30 people) must be booked in advance; 45–60 minutes costs from NOK 1,500 during opening hours, in addition to admission. |
