Nordfjordeid & Sagastad Viking Experience from Måløy

Step back in time and explore Norway’s Viking heritage on this scenic and cultural excursion from Måløy to Nordfjordeid — home of the Sagastad Viking Museum and one of the country’s most remarkable archaeological discoveries.

Enjoy a comfortable, guided bus tour along the stunning Nordfjord, where steep mountains rise directly from the deep blue water. During the 50-minute journey each way, your local guide will share fascinating stories about the region’s history, nature, and coastal life.

Upon arrival in Nordfjordeid, you’ll visit Sagastad Viking Museum, located right by the fjord. Here you can experience the impressive full-scale reconstruction of the Myklebust Ship, one of the largest Viking ships ever found in Norway. Discover interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations, and authentic artifacts that bring the Viking era to life. Learn about seafaring traditions, craftsmanship, and the myths that shaped the Norse world.

After exploring the museum, you’ll have time to stroll around the charming town of Nordfjordeid on your own. Take a short walk along the waterfront, visit local shops, or enjoy a coffee before rejoining your bus for the scenic return drive to Måløy.

Highlights

• Visit the Sagastad Viking Museum with its full-scale Viking ship
• Learn about Viking history and culture through interactive exhibits
• Enjoy a guided drive along the beautiful Nordfjord
• Explore the coastal town of Nordfjordeid at your own pace
• Comfortable round-trip transport from the pier in Måløy

Itinerary

Meeting point: Port of Måløy

Time Activity
00:00 Depart from Port of Måløy
00:50 Arrive at Nordfjordeid and visit Sagastad Viking Museum
02:10 Depart Nordfjordeid
03:00 Return to Måløy

Sagastad Viking Centre

An immersive Viking experience – full of life, learning, and discovery.

Step back in time and explore the Viking Age in the heart of Nordfjord. At Sagastad Viking Centre, you’ll encounter the Myklebust Ship – the largest reconstructed Viking ship ever built in Norway – surrounded by interactive exhibitions that bring the Viking world vividly to life for visitors of all ages. Using modern technology, archaeological discoveries are presented in engaging ways that let you explore how the Vikings lived, travelled, and honoured their dead.

At the heart of Sagastad stands the majestic Myklebust Ship, offering a powerful, hands-on connection to the seafaring traditions and skills of the Viking people. Around it, immersive exhibitions invite you to touch, listen, and explore through interactive screens, videos, soundscapes, and digital storytelling.

For a touch of adventure, try the VR experience – step into a recreated Viking village in Nordfjordeid, test your archery skills, and explore life in the Viking Age.
The exhibition is in English, German and Norwegian.

A free audio guide is available through your smartphone or tablet in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Mandarin.