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A Real Ship. An Extraordinary Story.
Draken Harald Hårfagre is the world's largest Viking ship sailing in modern times — an extraordinary project combining exploration, experimental archaeology and human ingenuity.
Built in Norway to investigate the capabilities of Viking Age ships, Draken has crossed the North Atlantic, welcomed thousands of visitors and portrayed Odysseus' ship in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.
With a real ship, an international crew and a continuing story of exploration, Draken offers journalists and filmmakers a remarkable combination of authenticity, adventure and human achievement.
ABOUT drakenDraken Harald Hårfagre is the world's largest Viking ship sailing in modern times. Built in Norway and launched in 2012, the 35-meter wooden vessel was conceived by Norwegian entrepreneur Sigurd Aase as an ambitious project in experimental archaeology.
Through traditional craftsmanship and real ocean voyages, Draken investigates the capabilities of Viking Age ships and the engineering, seamanship and human ingenuity behind them.
In 2016, Draken crossed the North Atlantic to North America, demonstrating the extraordinary capabilities of the vessel and her international crew.
Today, Draken continues to operate as a platform for exploration, education, international collaboration and storytelling, preserving maritime knowledge through practice while inspiring new generations of explorers.
Why Draken Matters TodayThe great Viking ships represented some of the most sophisticated maritime technologies of their age. They were remarkable achievements in engineering, innovation and human ingenuity, enabling exploration across vast oceans.
Draken brings that pioneering spirit into the modern world. By building, maintaining and sailing a working Viking ship, the project explores how historical knowledge can be tested, understood and passed on through practical experience.
In 2026, Draken reached an extraordinary new audience through her role as Odysseus' ship in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. The production demonstrated how traditional craftsmanship and real maritime experience can create something exceptional in contemporary filmmaking.
Beyond the screen, Draken continues her own journey through expeditions, education, and international collaboration — connecting the ingenuity of the past with the curiosity and ambition of the future.
Download press KITOur downloadable press kit includes background, story angles, specifications, media and screen presence, spokespeople, and practical media information.
Press images & videoHigh-resolution press images and selected video material are available in our online media archive. The collection includes approved photographs of the ship, crew, details, events, and portraits, as well as video assets that may be useful for editorial, digital, and broadcast use.
If you are looking for something specific, we are also happy to assist directly.
Media contactFor interview requests, filming or documentary inquiries, additional background information, project updates, or specific visual material, please contact:
Emanuel Persson
CEO & Expedition Director
emanuel@vikingkings.com
+46 704 54 77 98
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