by: Larvik & Stavern

Learn about the history of the Vikings' life in Kaupang town. Learn something new and experience crafts, religion and food culture.

The Town
Kaupang was founded around the year 800. The location was significant when the town was established as a hub for trade and production. At Kaupang today there is built a Viking house like they think it could have been. You can also see a model of the town and get to know how the town was located.

Research
Many have dug and researched Kaupang from the 1800s until now. Most of the city is still not excavated.
In the exhibition "What Kaupang Earth hid" you get an insight into how archaeologists worked, what they did and what we know about Kaupang history today. A new exhibition on archeology, the town, trade and power opened in June 2021.

Activities in the Summer season

* Kaupang, The viking town: Come and see the exhibition.!
* Fasanatur: Task-track for everyone.
* Family day:, Every Wednesday until August 13. Activities for children.
* Walking on Kaupang North: Thursdays in July, August 7. Story telling, funerals and archeaology. Who was buried there and how was the funeral. The walk starts at 13 o’clock and lasts about one hour.

For groups
Activities are organized and adapted to groups as needed.

This year you can find a total of 270 elements spread over 19 climbing routes of varying difficulty in the treetops. At Høyt & Lavt, both children and adults can ride ziplines and play through the obstacles between the trees. For a real adrenaline rush, you can jump from the Himmelfallet, which is a full 30 m above the ground. The activities are suitable for people of all ages and you decide for yourself which slopes you want to climb.

For more information, opening hours and tickets see Høyt og Lavt.