Well Dressed Vikings

Viking Couture on display in the Viking Museum in Ladby

According to the Vikings Museum in Ladby, Viking men were vain and loved elaborate decorations and fine clothes. Apparently, British women were particularly smitten by the men from the north because they washed themselves, bathed at least once a week, combed their beards and wore nice clothes.

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Henk Bekker is a European travel writer specializing in transportation, cultural destinations, and practical travel advice for visitors to Europe. His work focuses on clear, up-to-date guides that simplify complex travel systems such as public transportation, tickets, and routes.