Event
Fleurieu Peninsula
Victor Harbor Valhalla Festival
Fleurieu Peninsula
From $12.00
Event
Celebrate Viking culture on the Victor Harbor shore at the Valhalla Festival, a two-day immersion into the world of Norse legend, craftsmanship, and community; part of the Winter Whale Festival.
Step into a living history Viking village where artisans demonstrate ancient trades, warriors clash in combat demonstrations, and the air fills with the spirit of the sagas. Browse the artisan market for handcrafted treasures, warm yourself in the mead hall (tavern), and witness an exclusive performance by premiere fire dancers - Inferno. Then, as night falls on Saturday, gather for the main event: the spectacular burning of a Viking ship, a breathtaking tribute to Norse tradition and the power of the sea.
The Vikings have long held whales in deep reverence. In the Old Sagas of the 8th and 9th centuries, whales were depicted as guides to seafarers, their presence signalling rich fishing grounds and safe passage. That ancient connection between Viking culture and our ocean giants runs through this festival, reminding us that whales have guided and inspired coastal communities for thousands of years.
Whether you come for the fire, the fellowship, or the fierce spectacle of a ship ablaze against the winter sky, the Valhalla Festival offers an unforgettable weekend by the sea.
Step into a living history Viking village where artisans demonstrate ancient trades, warriors clash in combat demonstrations, and the air fills with the spirit of the sagas. Browse the artisan market for handcrafted treasures, warm yourself in the mead hall (tavern), and witness an exclusive performance by premiere fire dancers - Inferno. Then, as night falls on Saturday, gather for the main event: the spectacular burning of a Viking ship, a breathtaking tribute to Norse tradition and the power of the sea.
The Vikings have long held whales in deep reverence. In the Old Sagas of the 8th and 9th centuries, whales were depicted as guides to seafarers, their presence signalling rich fishing grounds and safe passage. That ancient connection between Viking culture and our ocean giants runs through this festival, reminding us that whales have guided and inspired coastal communities for thousands of years.
Whether you come for the fire, the fellowship, or the fierce spectacle of a ship ablaze against the winter sky, the Valhalla Festival offers an unforgettable weekend by the sea.
<p>Disabled access available, contact operator for details.</p>
Price
From $12.00 to $55.00
Under 10's Free | Child $12 | Concession $24 | Adult $27.50 | Family $55
Weekend Pass: Under 10's Free | Child $22 | Concession $42 | Adult $50 | Family $110
