Vikings Crossword Puzzle

About the Vikings Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers Viking life and the Norse world, from longships and runestones to gods such as Odin and Thor. It also includes places, legendary figures, and terms like Thing and Valhalla. History fans and students exploring medieval Scandinavia will recognize the words, while mythology enthusiasts may enjoy spotting the names and stories woven into the theme.

This crossword draws on 43 clues about Vikings. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Principal deities in Scandinavian mythology (5 letters)
• •Seagoing vessel with a carved dragon prow (7 letters)
• •Watchman of the bridge to the divine realm (8 letters)
• •Trickster deity and shape-shifter (4 letters)
• •Thunder god’s magical hammer (7 letters)
• •Norse leader who became the first ruler of Normandy (5 letters)
• •Single-edged knife carried by Germanic peoples (4 letters)
• •Thunder deity who wielded a mighty hammer (4 letters)

Teaching this topic or planning a party? Make your own crossword with your own words and clues.