EVERYDAY SCANDINAVIA BLOG

Odin's Ravens
Did you know this about Odin's ravens?
Discover the meaning of Odin’s ravens in Norse mythology. Order our Odin’s ravens necklace inspired by Huginn and Muninn. Leer más...
Viking Swords
Viking Swords
Let's take a quick look at the swords of the Viking age. Leer más...
Did Erik the Red live here?
Did Erik the Red live here?
Eiriksstadir is in West Iceland within Dalir County. The Icelandic Saga’s mention Eiriksstadir as the place that famous Viking “Erik the Red” was living. A very interesting point about Eirikstadir... Leer más...
What made the Viking women so strong?
What made the Viking women so strong?
The women of Scandinavia during the Viking period played a crucial and vital role in Viking history. For everything to operate as the Vikings planned, there was much that had... Leer más...
Did you know Iceland has a valley named after Thor?
Did you know Iceland has a valley named after Thor?
Þórsmörk is a valley located between the glaciers Tindfjallajökull & Eyjafjallajökull. The valley lies within Iceland's Southern Highlands surrounded by breathtaking nature. It is only right to name this unique... Leer más...
Do you remember the days when people sat together without a cellphone in sight?
Do you remember the days when people sat together without a cellphone in sight?
Let’s take a second and imagine we are at a campfire where there are no cell phones, computers, or electronics; it is just you, your thoughts, and the ones you... Leer más...
Would you sail blindly across the North Sea for hundreds of miles in a wooden ship with no technology?
Would you sail blindly across the North Sea for hundreds of miles in a wooden ship with no technology?
Can you imagine setting sail on a wooden longship alongside your fellow Vikings in search of new opportunities? For the Vikings this was considered land, gold & discovery. We don’t... Leer más...
Does Norway's Sunday Tradition Have Health Benefits?
Does Norway's Sunday Tradition Have Health Benefits?
Sunday is a very traditional day for Norwegians, and it goes all the way back to the beginning... Before we had cell phones, computers, and televisions it was a vastly... Leer más...
This Norwegian Fjord is a Gem...
This Norwegian Fjord is a Gem...
We have been traveling all around Norway over the past years, but there is something indescribable about Geiranger that always has us coming back.   When you step into Geirangerfjord... Leer más...
Did you know skiing was invented in Norway?
Did you know skiing was invented in Norway?
Most of you are probably not shocked that the Norwegians invented skiing simply by how in love with skiing they are. Sondre Norheim is actually known to be the father... Leer más...
The Viking Axe : Part 1
The Viking Axe : Part 1
The Vikings took what seems like a basic tool and made it one of the most feared weapons heard around the world when in the hands of a Norseman. Leer más...
Why were the Berserkers so feared in battle?
Why were the Berserkers so feared in battle?
The Berserkers were a very special group of elite Viking warriors who went to battle without your traditional armor. Instead they would wear animal pelts, usually from bears or wolves.... Leer más...
The Power of Thor's Hammer
The Power of Thor's Hammer
Did you know these interesting facts about Thor's hammer? Leer más...
The Mountains of Norway
The Mountains of Norway
Norway is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the entire world. For a place that was the birth of Vikings and raids they always made sure to... Leer más...
The Magnificent Fjords of Norway
The Magnificent Fjords of Norway
                Viking Tool The Norwegian fjords are one of the most unique wonders of our world. Fjords are very deep and where used... Leer más...
What was so special about the Viking longship?
What was so special about the Viking longship?
What was so special about the Viking longship? Leer más...
Leif Eriksson Arrived at North America Before Christopher Columbus.....
Leif Eriksson Arrived at North America Before Christopher Columbus.....
Did you know that Leif Eriksson discovered North America? Leer más...
Why Norwegians most likely wont move to the U.S, Even though they are welcome
Why Norwegians most likely wont move to the U.S, Even though they are welcome
As of very recently president Donald trump has made many loud remarks encouraging more people to move to the U.S that are like "Norwegians". Lets really think about why a... Leer más...