UWGB Viking House Wood Hall Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311

Located on Wood Hall Drive in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the UWGB Viking House is a unique tourist attraction that offers free events for families and individuals of all backgrounds. As the only building of its kind on public land in the entire U.S., the Viking House provides a hands-on learning experience and showcases traditional Scandinavian crafts. Visitors can meet the passionate creators, Owen and Elspeth Christianson, who spent 40 years studying the Viking Age to build this authentic structure.

The institution also hosts the Midwest Viking Festival, organized by director Heidi Sherman, which celebrates Scandinavian culture and history. Thanks to the support of grant donors and local community members, the Viking House continues to preserve and promote this living tradition. For those with questions or seeking assistance, the Green Bay One Stop Shop and IT Service Desk are available to help.

With a commitment to diversity, education, and community engagement, UW-Green Bay is the fastest-growing UW school in Wisconsin. In addition to the Green Bay campus, there are also locations in Marinette, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan. Join us in celebrating the rich heritage of the Viking House and the enduring legacy of Scandinavian immigration in the upper Midwest.