A Living Tradition
The Viking House makes history come alive.
Free events. Family friendly. Inclusive for everyone. UW-Green Bay’s Viking House is the only building of its kind on public land in the entire U.S. Because of this house, people from all over the world get access to hands-on learning, witness traditional Scandinavian craft and connect to living tradition of immigration history in the upper Midwest.
Save the Date
Save the date for the 2023 Midwest Viking Festival! Join us again for two days of free family fun as we celebrate Scandinavian history and culture from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7.
Step Into the Viking Age
A unique and hand-crafted labor of love, The Viking House is the result of Owen and Elspeth Christianson's 40-year passion for studying Scandinavia’s Viking Age.
A Historic House
Meet Owen and Elspeth Christianson, learn more about how the house was built and discover how it got to campus.
Midwest Viking Festival
We're immensely proud of the work we do for the Viking Festival. We invite you to join this authentic, family-friendly celebration of how Scandinavian people lived a thousand years ago.
Support the House
Everything we do is thanks to the generosity of grant donors and donations from local community members. Consider giving a gift to keep tradition alive!
Location
We're located just north of the Wood Hall parking lot. If you have trouble finding the Viking House, just contact us. The house is only open during public events, but its distinctive exterior details are accessible all year round.
News
Check out the latest updates about our research, the Midwest Viking Festival and other events.
Contact Us!
Meet Heidi Sherman, the director of the Viking House and the person who organizes our Midwest Viking Festival. If you have questions, just ask!