Londoners have greeted this modern \u201cViking invasion\u201d with enormous excitement. Over the past few days, the ship has welcomed countless visitors on board, sharing stories of traditional craftsmanship, Viking trade routes, and Norway\u2019s rich Viking heritage. The response has been remarkable, proving how this project resonates across generations and cultures alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Making headlines<\/strong> Saga Farmann\u00a0was also part of the Norwegian-British Chamber of Commerce program for the Vestfold delegation, which highlighted tourism, energy, and international cooperation. Special thanks go to technology partners Fischer Panda UK | Power Solutions and SeaDrive AS, whose support has been key to making the voyage safe and sustainable. For Norway and Vestfold, the ship has been a spectacular showcase on the international stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The journey continues<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n This weekend, the adventure sails on at the Classic Boat Festival, where visitors will once again have the chance to step aboard and experience Norway\u2019s Viking legacy firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A voyage full of highlights<\/strong> The voyage began three years ago in T\u00f8nsberg, taking the ship along the Rhine and Danube to Istanbul. There, it spent the winter at the renowned Rahmi M. 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Media interest has been immense. The ship has been featured in four live BBC broadcasts, as well as coverage from Reuters,\u00a0The Guardian, and NRK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/osebergvikingarv.no\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/Design-uten-navn-5-1024x576.jpeg\" "\\"Design")
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London is certainly a standout stop on\u00a0Saga Farmann\u2019s epic European journey, but it\u2019s far from the only one. Before arriving in the UK, the ship traveled via Paris, where it also drew considerable attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n