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The Vikings who lived on the coast of Norway (1) went westward to Bretland (England),   Ireland, the Faroe Islands (3), Shetland (2), Orkney and the Hebrides.

From Norway it is about 350 kilometers to Shetland and from there you can see the next island, Orkney, and so on. But some of the Vikings went much further. They moved on to Iceland (4), Greenland (5) and even America (6)

Across the Atlantic

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To make these voyages the Vikings needed good ships. Here you can read about their LONGSHIPS.

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The Vikings didn't have compasses and satellites to help them find their way. How did they navigate the world?

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Many stories are told about the Viking sailors. Read about their most famous sailor ... Leif Eriksson.

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There's a chance to make up a Saga of your own in the Education Station, and to earn yourself the title of 'captain' in a very nice game. ( You need Shockwave)
Check out the Viking Voyage 1000 website.