Month: August 2025

Come for the metal. Stay for the saga.

Midgardsblot in Horten isn’t just a festival—it’s a portal. A wild, loud, and unforgettable gathering of metalheads, Vikings, and free spirits from around the world.

But what if we told you the real adventure begins after the last riff fades?

Welcome to Vestfold—where Viking history runs deep, fjords meet forests, and black-clad travelers (yes, we see you) can feast, wander and connect with authentic Norwegian culture.

🛡️ Walk in Real Viking Footsteps

You’re already at Borrehaugene, one of the most important Viking burial grounds in Northern Europe. But don’t stop there:

• Midgard Viking Center in Borre: Dive deeper into Norse mythology and daily Viking life with guided tours and exhibitions.
• Oseberg Discovery in Tønsberg: See the legendary Viking ship come to life where it was originally built.
• Kaupang Viking Town in Skiringssal (Larvik): Explore the remains of Norway’s first trading town—buried secrets and all.

• The Slottsfjell Museum in Tønsberg: See a real Viking ship and learn about the middle ages.
• Explore the Viking Trail in Vestfold: Walk throughNorway’s captivating Viking past stretching from Mølen in the south to Borre in the north.

🗺️ Blackpacking tip: Book a Viking-themed walking tour in Tønsberg!

🍻 Eat & Drink Like a Modern Viking

Fuel up on more than mead with these tips👇

Great Places to Grab a Drink

Fancy a break? Check out taprooms and bars around Vestfold while you’re here. From rooftops to the local brown pub, this is your guide to a cold beer and great vibes.

Viking- Inspired Food Experiences

Dine at charming eateries serving traditional Nordic meals made with local ingredients.

🐟 Don’t miss out on the fresh seafood! Grab a bite from a wonderful seafood restaurant like Sjøslag in Larvik or Brygga 11 in Sandefjord, or buy some mussles, crabs or shrimp from a speciality shop like Brødrene Berggren and enjoy while watcing the sun set on the fjord.

Visit a Norwegian Farm Shop

Local farm shops with homemade goods – from cardamom buns to apple cider or sheepskin rugs. Perfect for road trip detours.

🛶 Black Clothes, Bright Adventures

There’s something poetic about metalheads paddling silently along the fjord in full black.

Welcome to the contrast you didn’t know you needed:

⚔️ Blackpacking = backpacking, but with style and purpose. Pack your boots, your curiosity, and your favorite band tee.

🏨 Sleep Like a Warrior – or a King

Every metalhead deserves a great place to unwind after (or druing) Midgardsblot – and what better place than right here? The Vestfold region is very compact, and a perfect place to pick a base and explore from there.

Stay longer and sleep better.

Hotels, glamping or a unique accomodation? Choose your vibe!

💤 PS! No horned helmets in bed. House rules I’m afraid.

🧭 Getting Around Is Easy

With Midgardsblot in Horten as your anchor point:

• You’re within 1 hour of 6 coastal towns
• Trains, buses, and ferries connect you to Oslo, Larvik, and beyond
• Car rentals and the good public transport make day trips simple

✈️ Don’t Leave Without…

✅ Booking a local walking tour
✅ Swimming in the fjord
✅ Visiting a Viking ship
✅ Grabbing a handcrafted souvenir (preferrably something homemade from a farm shop)
✅ Making a memory that doesn’t involve a hangover

⚫ Blackpackers Welcome

If you’ve made it to Midgardsblot, you’re not a regular tourist—you’re a blackpacker.

You’re here for stories, not just snapshots. So go ahead—stay a little longer. Explore deeper. Live a little wilder.

🔗 Plan your stay: