Vikings treasure hunt
Walk in the footsteps of the legendary Vikings and discover their rich history through an exciting GPS scavenger hunt. From their famous longboats to their mythical gods - experience the adventure of these brave sailors. Perfect for history buffs and adventurers of all ages!
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Available history treasure hunts (5)
Hanzestad Zwolle
Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de rijke Hanzegeschiedenis van Zwolle. Wandel door de goed bewaarde middeleeuwse binnenstad en leer over de glor…
Geschiedenis
13-14 year
Peperbus en Sassenpoort
Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de beroemdste gebouwen van Zwolle! Wandel langs de Peperbus, de Sassenpoort en andere bijzondere plekken. Een le…
Geschiedenis
9-10 year
Domstad Ontdekken
Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Verken de rijke geschiedenis van Utrecht. Wandel langs de iconische Domtoren, de prachtige Oudegracht en andere histori…
Geschiedenis
13-14 year
Op ontdekking in historisch Delfshaven
Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Stap terug in de tijd in een van de weinige wijken van Rotterdam die het bombardement van 1940 heeft overleefd. Ontdek …
Geschiedenis
11-12 year
Historische Jordaan
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Wandel door de schilderachtige Jordaan en ontdek de rijke geschiedenis van deze voormalige arbeidersbuurt. Van de Weste…
Geschiedenis
15-16 year
Featured this week: example questions for Vikings
New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.
What was the ultimate goal of a Viking warrior?
Dying in battle
Getting rich
Becoming famous
Becoming king
Which day of the week is named after a Viking god?
Thursday (to Thor)
Monday (to Odin)
Saturday (to Loki)
Sunday (to Freyr)
What game did Vikings like to play?
Chess
Cards
Dice
Checkers
Approximately in what century did the Viking era begin?
8th century
6th century
10th century
12th century
Which famous Viking explorer sailed to America?
Leif Erikson
Erik de Rode
Ragnar Lodbrok
Harald Hardrada
Which island was called Iceland by the Vikings?
Iceland
Greenland
Faroe Islands
Shetland
How did Vikings communicate over long distances?
With fire pits on hills
With letters
With phone
With smoking pipes
What sport did young Vikings like to play?
Wrestling
Football
Basketball
Tennis
Which Viking colony in Greenland was led by Erik the Red?
Eastern Settlement
Western Settlement
Northern Settlement
Southern Settlement
What sport did the Vikings play that is similar to hockey?
Knattleikr
Glima
Kubb
Hnefatafl
What was the function of runestones?
Memorial monuments
Boundary markers
Altars
Compasses
Which museum houses a famous reconstructed Viking ship?
Viking Ship Museum Oslo
Stockholm National Museum
British Museum London
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
Which noble title did NOT occur among the Vikings?
Duke
Jarl
Kong (king)
Højding (head man)
Which animal was sacred to the Vikings and a symbol of wisdom?
Raven
Wolf
Bear
Eagle
Which god had a hammer called Mjolnir?
Thor
Odin
Loki
Freyr
Which metal did the Vikings use most often for weapons?
Iron
Steel
Bronze
Copper
Approximately how long did the Viking era last?
200 years
300 years
400 years
500 years
What was a 'skald' in Viking culture?
A blacksmith
A court poet
A sailor
A warrior
What was the name of the Viking goddess of love and fertility?
Freyja
Frigg
Sif
Idun
Which city was founded by Vikings and later became the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
Cork
Galway
Belfast
Which river did Vikings use to reach Constantinople?
Dnepr
Volga
Don
Dwina
Which sea was called 'Easterled' by the Vikings?
Baltic
North Sea
Black Sea
White Sea
Which gemstone was commonly used in Viking jewellery?
Amber
Ruby
Sapphire
Emerald
Which plant was used by Vikings against scurvy?
Sorrel
Nettle
Yarrow
Parsley
What was the name of the hall where fallen warriors were received in Asgard?
Valhalla
Fólkvangr
Gladsheim
Vingólf
Which animal symbolised wisdom in Nordic mythology and belonged to Odin?
Raven
Wolf
Eagle
Bear
What was the name of the fire ceremony in which Viking ships were burned with the deceased?
Ship burning
Baldur funeral
Valhalla ceremony
Ragnarökritual
What were the names of the Viking women who, according to legend, fought in the battle?
Skjaldmø
Valkyrja
Dísir
Norns
What was the name of the god Freyr's boat that could fold automatically?
Skidbladnir
Naglfar
Hringhorni
Mannigfual
Which saga describes the discovery of America by the Vikings?
Greenland Saga and Saga of Erik the Red
Njáls Saga
Egils Saga
Heimskringla
What colour hair did most Vikings have naturally?
Dark blonde to brown
Red
Black
Platinum blonde
Which gemstone did Vikings believe offered protection against drowning?
Aquamarine
Sapphire
Garnet
Topaz
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