The Viking Legacy

The story of the Vikings is one of courage, conquest, and discovery. From their Scandinavian homelands, they set sail into the unknown, leaving behind tales that still inspire awe today. Their journey spans centuries — a saga of warriors, traders, and explorers who reshaped history.

8th Century
The Dawn of the Viking Age

In 793, Viking longships raided the monastery of Lindisfarne in England. Swift, fierce, and unstoppable, this moment marked the beginning of the Viking Age.

9th Century
Masters of the Seas

Vikings expanded their reach across Europe. Their legendary longships sailed rivers and oceans, striking fear and awe as they traveled farther than anyone imagined.

Settlement
and Trade

Beyond raids, Vikings
built thriving settlements
in Ireland, Scotland, and
Normandy. They traded furs, +amber, and iron for silk, silver,
and spices, connecting distant worlds.

Exploration
of New Worlds

Fearless explorers, they sailed westward to Iceland and Greenland. Around the year 1000, Leif Erikson set foot on North America — Vinland — centuries before Columbus.

Myths
and Beliefs

Their lives were guided by powerful gods and epic sagas. Odin, Thor, and Freyja shaped their destiny, while tales of Valhalla inspired warriors in battle.

11th Century
The Legacy Lives On

As Scandinavia embraced Christianity and kingdoms rose, the Viking Age came to an end. Yet their spirit of courage, discovery, and resilience still echoes through history.

21st Century
The Second Sailing

Dutch and Danish Viking Rose Warriors set sail again, this time adding beauty to the spirit of courage, discovery and resilience.

The Vikings were more than warriors — they were visionaries who sailed beyond the horizon, seeking not just conquest but connection. Their fearless spirit endures, timeless and unyielding, like the bloom of a rose that thrives against all odds.