It was a real treat to visit Rimmugýgur – Iceland’s biggest Viking festival! It was fun to see the sparing taking place throughout the day, and thus meant there was never a dull moment! The many crafts available were great too, and we even managed to pick up a Viking game at a discounted price!

The biggest attraction had to be te the games and daily battle! I’m so glad we were able to see both! All these combined with the warm and welcoming spirit has me hooked and I can’t wait to attend more Viking festivals! Maybe next up we can try to attend the Gudvangen festival in a remote and beautiful part of Norway, among waterfalls!

Matthew Morse - Eventful Globe Founder

Vikings’ have always excited my imagination and this experience was an amazing time-travel across more than a thousand years – a journey that helped me better appreciate where Icelanders are now.

I especially enjoyed the epic battle re-enactment—it’s no wonder it’s the crowd’s favourite! I wished I had participated in the games as they looked like so much fun! Unfortunately I had some aches and pains, otherwise I would’ve joined in and asked a Viking to teach me how they fight! I hope I get to spar with a Viking and play traditional games at a future Viking Festival. I’m excited to attend the Moesgaard Viking Moot in Denmark one day – it has the biggest Viking battle re-enactment.

Geraldine Wong - Eventful Globe Founder