What The Vikings Ate

The Vikings were members of the Scandinavian seafaring warriors who raided and colonized wide areas of Europe from the 9th to the 11th century. Overpopulation at home, ease of conquest abroad, and their extraordinary capacity as shipbuilders and sailors inspired their adventures.

The Vikings enjoyed a healthy diet, with lots of protein. Archaeological evidence shows that the Viking settlers in England ate a wide variety of fruits, nuts, and grains; as well as meat, fish, and shellfish. The Vikings ate two main meals a day, one of which usually consisted of some kind of meal or porridge.