Old Norse was a North Germanic language spoken in Scandinavia and in Norse settlements during the Viking Age and the early Middle Ages (approximately the 8th–14th centuries). [1] It is the …

Old Norse was a North Germanic language once spoken in Scandinavia, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland, and in parts of Russia, France and the British Isles and Ireland. It was the language of …

Old Norse was the language spoken by the Vikings, and the language in which the Eddas, sagas, and most of the other primary sources for our current knowledge of Norse mythology were written.

Jan 5, 2025 · Old Norse was a North Germanic language spoken in Scandinavia during the Viking Age, roughly from the 8th to the 14th century. It was the common tongue of the Norse people, who were …

Sep 2, 2025 · The primary language spoken across Scandinavia during the Viking Age (roughly 793-1066 AD) was Old Norse. It was a North Germanic language, which means it belongs to the same …

This website is the ultimate guide for learning the language, culture, and history of the Vikings. No matter what stage you’re at in your Old Norse, Icelandic, and Viking journey, whether you’re a …

Dec 4, 2025 · Old Norse language, classical North Germanic language used from roughly 1150 to 1350. It is the literary language of the Icelandic sagas, skaldic poems, and Eddas.

Jul 13, 2025 · The Vikings spoke Old Norse, a North Germanic language spoken in Scandinavia from around 800 to 1300 CE during the Viking Age and beyond. Old Norse wasn’t just one single …

The Old Norse language is the language spoken by the Vikings and other Norsemen during the Viking Age. It is an ancient Germanic language that was used in the Scandinavian region from …

Mar 7, 2023 · What language did Vikings speak? Discover the linguistic heritage of Vikings and learn the history of Old Norse and its influence on modern Scandinavian languages.