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.
Which Viking discovered Greenland?
Erik de Rode
Leif Eriksson
Ragnar Lothbrok
Harald Blue tooth
What was the name of the tree that Vikings said carried the whole world?
Yggdrasil
Baobab
Sequoia
Eucalyptus
What did Viking warriors NOT wear on their heads?
Helmets with horns
Simple iron helmets
Leather caps
Nothing
How was a Viking king chosen?
By the people or by winning in battle
Through elections with voting booths
By taking an exam
By drawing lots
What did Vikings wear in winter to stay warm?
Fur coats
Cotton shirts
Silk robes
Linen jackets
What was a 'skål' among the Vikings?
A drinking greeting
A weapon
A boat
A god
What was the name of the Viking meeting where important decisions were made?
Thing
Ding
Ring
King
What did the Vikings call their warships?
Longships
Sailboats
Steamships
Rowing boats
Which battle in 1066 effectively ended the Viking raids?
Stamford Bridge
Hastings
Maldon
Ashdown
According to mythology, which god had a hammer called Mjolnir?
Thor
Odin
Freyr
Loki
Which tree was sacred to the Vikings?
Es (Yggdrasil)
Oak
Den
Birch
How long did it take to build a typical Viking ship?
2-3 months
1 year
6 months
1 month
Which Viking city was the most important trading center?
Birka
Uppsala
Trondheim
Bergen
What did the Vikings call their female warriors?
Shieldmaidens
Valkyries
Berserkers
Jarl women
Which period is considered the Viking Age?
793 - 1066
650 - 950
800 - 1200
750 - 1100
What did the Vikings call their main meal?
Dagmal
Nattmal
Morgenmal
Kveldmal
Which tree was sacred in Nordic mythology?
Es
Oak
Birch
Den
Which runes were used in the oldest Viking writing system?
Elder Futhark
Younger Futhark
Anglo-Saxon Futhorc
Medieval Runes
What was the name of the ship used to transport dead people to Helheim?
Naglfar
Skíðblaðnir
Hringhorni
Ellida
What was a jarl in Viking society?
A nobleman or local ruler
A slave
A priest
A trader
What was a fylki in the Viking system of governance?
A provincial administrative unit
A type of ship
A military formation
A religious festival
Which Viking king founded the first united kingdom of Norway around 872?
Harald Blauwwtand
Harald Schoonhaar
Olaf the Saint
Magnus the Good
Which English king defeated the Vikings at Edington in 878?
Edward the Confessor
Alfred the Great
Æthelred the Unsung
Harold Godwinson
Which sea was most important for Viking trade and warfare?
North Sea
Baltic
Norwegian Sea
Barents Sea
Which Viking city became the capital of the Kiev Empire?
Kiev
Novgorod
Staraja Ladoga
Smolensk
Which Viking queen ruled Denmark after the death of her son?
Thyra
Astrid
Sigrid
Gudrun
Which tree was sacred to the god Thor?
Oak
Es
Birch
Den
Which Viking queen was known as 'Mother of Kings'?
Gunnhild
Sigrid the Haughty
Astrid
Ragnhild
What was the name of the mythical rainbow bridge to Asgard?
Bifrost
Gjallarbru
Andlangr
Vindheim
Which Viking king was defeated in the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066?
Harald Hardrada
Knut the Great
Magnus the Good
Olaf the Saint
What was the typical lifespan of a Viking in the 9th century?
35-40 years
50-60 years
25-30 years
45-50 years
Which Viking god was known as the 'Omniscient One'?
Odin
Mímir
Heimdall
Vidar
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