FOTEVIKEN

The Viking era comes alive at the reconstructed Viking town south of Malmö.


Reconstructed Viking ship

 

Animal hides are hung out to dry.

Tent with picture of Odin on his huge eight-footed horse Sleipner, with the two ravens Hugin and Munin flying overhead.

Smoke house. Fish and meat were hung over fire for some hours to get smoked.


Living quarters

To find out more, visit the Foteviken website. If you are traveling in southern Sweden, the village is worth a special visit.