"A Viking ship that carried its secrets for over a thousand years." Overview Discovered in Tønsberg in 1904, the Oseberg Ship is one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries of the Viking Age. Buried beneath a large mound for over a thousand years, the beautifully preserved oak longship contained an extraordinary collection of artefacts and the remains of two high-status women. Today, the Oseberg Ship offers an unparalleled insight into Viking craftsmanship, burial t