Cost: checkViking/Norse2027
Iceland: Viking Excavation (IFR)
Discover the realities of Viking Age life (and death) through an archaeology field school in northern Iceland. Set amongst the dramatic landscapes of Skagafjörður, you will take part in excavating a rare burial mound and centuries-old midden at the Viking Age site of Reynistaður, one of the region’s oldest known farms. This summer archaeology program offers practical excavation experience as well as lab-based training in zooarchaeology, tephrachronology, and environmental archaeology and is perf
| Country | Iceland |
|---|---|
| Region | Sölvanes, Iceland |
| Period | Icelandic Viking Age through to the 19th century |
| Dates / season | June 14 – July 18, 2027 |
| Status | Listed on AFOB |
| Type | Field School |
| Application deadline | February 1, 2027 |
| Cost | Unknown, ask the project |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Academic credit | 8 semester (12 quarter) – anticipated |
| Accommodation | You’ll stay in shared rooms at a real working sheep farm! You’ll have access to shared common spaces that inlcude a living room, kitchen, and laundry. Room size will vary based on program enrollment. |
| Last checked | 2026-10-16 |
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