Welcome to my Viking home! My craftsmen are hard at work building a new ship to set sail for new horizons. Come join and help me put it together! But first, let me show you around the longhouse.

Right in front of the entrance, you’ll see a big stone with carvings: that’s a runestone. The inside of the house is a bit dark, with only small windows letting in the light, creating a mystic feeling. The air smells like smoke and dried meat, making it feel warm and creating a cozy atmosphere. Hanging along the walls, you will find a collection of my finest tools and weapons.

As you move further inside, you will reach the heart of the house. There’s a big fire pit here, where everyone gathers to cook and spend time together. Long wooden benches run along the walls - people sit on them during the day and sleep on them at night. The room is filled with crafted wooden furniture, chests, and a loom where someone is weaving a colorful carpet. From here, two ladders lead to the upper level, used for storage and additional sleeping space.

Outside, my workers are already busy at the shipyard. I have set up a small workshop and a forge to help with the build. Also, an important note -two cave entrances were recently uncovered. Be cautious; who knows what might be lurking inside those rocks!

So, what do you say: want to join the team and help build the ship?

Behind the design:

Being fascinated by Nordic architecture and Vikings, I had so much fun designing this Viking-themed set. This is my second iteration of the Viking Shipyard project! In this version, I raised the house to better separate it from the shoreline and added a rocky area to make the landscape and base visually more interesting. A major new feature is the sea monster cave hidden beneath the build. For playability, both the house and the ship can be detached from the base, allowing them to be rearranged into new settings while also revealing the underground cave. A side handle allows the release of the sea monster. Additionally, all roofs and floors are removable, making it easy to access the interior of the house.

The set includes six minifigures: Harald (leader), Gunnar (craftsman), Ragnhild (craftswoman), Morten (blacksmith), Olaf (healer), and Astrid (apprentice).