2026 Viking University Schedule

Master the Ancient Crafts: Viking University Final Schedule Revealed!

Hail, travelers and scholars of the realm! As the autumn winds stir and we prepare to gather for Gormánuður Viking Fest, the master craftspeople inside Viking Hall have finalized their timetables.

Whether you wish to forge your own shield, build a longship worthy of Vinland’s seas, or learn the intricate textile crafts of our ancestors, Viking University stands ready to pass down ancient knowledge.

2026 Viking University Schedule

Saturday, November 7, 2026

• 12:00 PM – Nalbinding ($10 registration fee)   

  • Learn nålebinding ("binding with a needle"), the ancient textile craft that predates knitting and crochet by thousands of years!

• 1:00 PM – Kids: Viking Boat Building   

• 1:30 PM – Weaving 101 ($10 registration fee)   

  • Discover the foundational techniques of historical textile weaving.

• 2:00 PM – Trollen Wheel / Trelleborg Bracelet ($10 registration fee)   

• 2:45 PM – Kids: Shieldmaking

  
  

Sunday, November 8, 2026

• 1:00 PM – Weaving 101 ($10 registration fee)   

  • A second session for those looking to master fundamental weaving techniques.

📅 November 7–8, 2026   

📍 Vasa Park | Hackettstown, New Jersey   

Workshops take place inside Viking Hall.

🎟️ Reserve Your Spot at the Bench!

Space inside Viking Hall is limited for each workshop session, so pre-registration is required to secure your place.

👉 Secure your spot in class today: Viking University Signups

Gather your kin, ready your gear, and join us for an epic weekend of history, craft, and community. Skál! 🍻⚔️