Uppsala – The Viking Age

Three days to immerse yourself in the world of the Vikings! A journey through history, myth and Nordic tradition.

📅 27–29 March 2026
🕐 All day
📍Endine Gaiano

PROGRAMME:
FRIDAY 27 MARCH
– 6 p.m.: Opening of the historical encampments, market area and food and wine stalls;
– 7 p.m.: Lighting of the ritual fire by Katia Simonetti of the Trumusio Clan, with musical accompaniment by Mystiknot;
– 9 p.m.: Ritual consecration of animals led by Katia Simonetti and the Trumusio Clan (bring your furry and non-furry friends);
– 10 p.m.: Stories and sagas around the fire led by the Skovbjorn Clan.
SATURDAY 28 MARCH
– 10 a.m.: Opening of the historical encampments, market area and food and wine stalls;
– 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Viking-style wedding ceremonies and/or ritual initiations led by Katia Simonetti and the Trumusio Clan (for INFO and BOOKINGS, email clandelcorvoaps@gmail.com);
– 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Workshops led by Miniera delle fate and Niamh S. Dragan;
– 2 p.m.: Talk – “The Magic of Bones” by Drakkar – a journey through magic and witchcraft;
– 2.30 p.m.: Talk – “Wood, the Lifeblood” by Il legno di Mauri;
– 3 p.m.: Talk – “The 13 Sacred Trees” by Niamh S. Dragan;
– 4 p.m.: Workshop – “The Song that Heals” by Alessandro Antonello (frontman and extraordinary vocalist of Ragnarök Nordic & Viking folk). The workshop costs €15 and requires a yoga mat and a percussion instrument (drum); some are available on site while stocks last;
– 5 p.m.: Talk – “Runes” by Runico;
– 6 p.m.: Stories and sagas around the campfire – Baby edition, organised by the Skovbjorn group;
– 7 p.m.: Talk – “Nordic folk music”; climb aboard the drakkar to discover this artistic world linked to ancient Scandinavia up close. Organised by Ragnarök Nordic & Viking Folk;
– 8 p.m.: “The Battle of the Heroes” organised by the Skovbjorn Clan, the Guardians Clan and the Claw Clan;
– 9 p.m.: Concert – Ragnarök – Nordic & Viking Folk – a unique musical experience that will transport you back to the ancient lands of the north;
– 11 p.m.: Stories and sagas around the fire, organised by Skovbjorn.
SUNDAY 29 MARCH
– 10 a.m.: Opening of the historical encampments, market area and food and wine stalls;
– 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Viking-style wedding ceremonies and/or ritual initiations led by Katia Simonetti and the Trumusio Clan (for INFO and BOOKINGS, email clandelcorvoaps@gmail.com);
– 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Workshops led by Miniera delle fate and Niamh S. Dragan;
– 11 a.m.: “Justice must be done!”, the trial organised by Clan Skovbjorn, Clan dei Guardiani and Clan dell’Artiglio;
– 2 p.m.: Talk – “The Oracles” by Serena Maricchiolo of “Il cammino di Osaha”;
– 3 p.m.: Talk – “Skalds, between poetry and music” by Brannos Music, who will present a talk interspersed with musical interludes;
– 4 p.m.: “Valhalla awaits him” – funeral ritual for the fallen in battle, organised by Clan Skovbjorn, Clan dei Guardiani and Clan dell’Artiglio;
– 5 p.m.: Talk – “Wood, the lifeblood”, organised by Il legno di Mauri;
– 5.30 p.m.: Talk – “Runes” by Runico;
– 6 p.m.: Talk – “The Magic of Bones” by Drakkar – a journey through magic and sorcery;
– 7 p.m.: Extinguishing of the ritual fire;
– 9.30 p.m.: Acknowledgements and farewells;
– 10 p.m.: Closing.

INFO:
– Throughout the event, there will be a historical encampment featuring educational activities and demonstrations of camp life organised by the Skovbjorn Clan, the Guardians Clan and the Claw Clan, historical archery trials for all ages organised by Anita Arceria del Gufo, and musical entertainment provided by Mystiknot;
– Food area with something to suit every palate;
– Craft beer by Brasserie della Palude, mead, hippocras and craft spirits by Alchimista Sapori Perduti, Wyrd-miele e idromele and Oltre-liquorificio all’antica.