Solstice Celebration and Winter Market

As the year draws to a close, the Vikings celebrate the return of the light with warmth, togetherness and tradition. On the Viking Square, you'll find a winter market, a solstice speech, and the inviting aromas of soup, mead and mulled wine. As dusk falls, lights are lit in the trees, and together we welcome the lighter days ahead.

There are plenty of ways to keep warm – with hot chocolate, warm beer liqueur and hearty treats like roast pork sandwiches, pancakes and salted herring. The market offers handmade gifts and authentic Viking crafts, from jewellery to leather goods and willow weaving.