Vikings: Housing

"Viking homes have been found in nearly all parts of Denmark. Only a small proportion of the Vikings lived in towns. Most of them were farmers, who lived in small villages consisting of 6-7 farms ... "

"The Viking Reserve of Foteviken is created in order to illustrate what a densely built-up settlement might have looked like during the late Viking Age and early Middle age. This area is being developed gradually and it will look more and more like a little early medieval city ..."

"Viking home life was simple but comfortable. They often had houses that were made of wattle-and-daub (woven branches and clay) ... "

"In this clip the presenter describes what living in a Viking longhouse was like. Longhouses were usually made of wood, stone or earth and turf, which kept out the cold better ..."

"Viking houses varied in construction technique and size, although they shared similar layouts throughout Scandinavia ... "