The Vikings traveled great distances in their fast and sleek ships, reaching as far as Constantinople, which they called Miklagard.

The Vikings were a seafaring people from Scandinavia who raided and traded throughout Europe, leaving a lasting impact on history and culture.

Sailing a reconstructed Viking ship from Norway through Europe is costly, and we appreciate any help to make it happen.

Beyond their reputation for swordsmanship and bloodlust, the Vikings were skilled boat builders and navigators.

On seas, rivers and canals through Europe to revitalize old bonds of trade and friendship stretching back more than a thousand years.

If you want to support the voyage please feel free to provide us with a donation. All donations will be used solely to keep the ship moving and the crew fed

After arrival from Constanta on August 5, the ship will visit different places in the area.

Istanbul (Miklagard)

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Monaco &#8211; Marseille

La Spezia &#8211; Monaco

Macinaggio &#8211; La Spezia

Cervo &#8211; Macinaggio

Rome &#8211; Cervo

Napoli &#8211; Rome

Messina &#8211; Napoli

Badolato &#8211; Messina

Vlore &#8211; Badolato

Anticrio &#8211; Vlore

Limnos &#8211; Antirrio

Istanbul &#8211; Limnos

Finally, Saga Farmann sails onto the Black Sea, heading for Istanbul and Turkey. Sailing along the coast of Bulgaria, hopefully with winds from the north and east. We pass well-known holiday resorts such as Varna and Burgas.

Constanta – Istanbul

The stretch from Belrgade to Constanta is the longest of the whole expedition. Saga Farmann follows the Danube through Serbia to Romania, which will appear on our left. A few days later Bulgaria will appear on our right. These two countries have dammed the Danube in the «Iron gates» area, but thankfully also built locks for use by Saga Farmann and other ships.

Belgrade – Constanta

On this part of the expedition Saga Farmann travels through Hungary and Croatia, before leaving the EU and arriving in Serbia. 

Budapest – Belgrade

This part of the journey takes us up the Danube, Europe’s second longest river of 2,845 or 2,888km, depending on which river source is followed. The landscape here is dramatically beautiful, featuring historic towns and famous castles. 

Regensburg – Budapest

The journey from Mainz to Regensburg will take us through the canals of southern Germany. We will journey through Frankfurt, down the Reine to Wurzburg, through the historic town of Bamberg and eventually finishing our leg of the journey in Regensburg.

Mainz – Regensburg

The SagaAsia2023 expedition is the journey of the viking ship Saga Farmann from Tønsberg, Norway to Istanbul, Turkey. The ship is a reconstruction of the Klåstad ship (980 A.D.) found in a field near Larvik. The original is now on display at Slottsfjellmuseet in Tønsberg.

Tønsberg – Lubeck

At Lübeck we prepare for the voyage on the inland waterways of Europe. The ship needs to undergo a EU certification inspection by the German authorities before we can continue.

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