Step back in Time: Fotevikens Museum Offers Immersive Viking Experience
For those seeking an authentic glimpse into the Viking Age, the Fotevikens Museum near Malmö, Sweden, provides an unparalleled opportunity. Situated on the falsterbo peninsula,an area historically recognized for its thriving fishing village and significant summer markets during the Viking era,the museum is a testament to this rich heritage.
Established in 1995 by the Scandinavian Viking Explorer Group, the Fotevikens Museum in Höllviken, approximately 15.5 miles (25km) south of Malmö,meticulously recreates a late Viking Age settlement. Visitors can explore authentic Viking-era huts, including the residences of a village chieftain and a jarl (a military commander), alongside the more modest dwellings of fishermen and artisans.The site also features a formidable war catapult, a great hall adorned with shields known as the Thinghöll, and a replica of the 36-foot-long (11m) eric Emune, one of four Viking ships unearthed in the Bay of Foteviken in the 1980s.
the museum welcomes visitors from Easter through early September. Though,the highlight of the year is undoubtedly Viking Week,held in the week following Midsummer Eve. This vibrant event showcases handicraft workshops, historical battle reenactments, and traditional Viking games such as tug-of-war, fish-tossing, axe-throwing, and archery. advance online booking is recommended for this popular period.
Travel Information: Höllviken and the fotevikens Museum are accessible by car, with a journey time of about 30 minutes from central Malmö. Public transport options include the Skanetrafiken bus number 15, which provides a roughly one-hour service from Gamla Staden.
This article is based on content from Lonely Planet’s Scandinavia guidebook, released in July 2025.
