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Viking boat geneva il. Cruise Paris to the Swiss Alps Embark on this 12-day cruisetour through four fascinating countries framed by glorious hotel stays in elegant Paris and lakeside Zürich. New and used models for sale. In 1893 a replica of a 9th Century Viking ship was built in Bergen Norway and sailed across the Atlantic through the Erie Canal and Great Lakes to Chicago where it was on exhibition at the Worlds Fair.

Geneva Illinois - 1893 Worlds Fair Viking Ship. New and used models for sale. Cruise along the Rhine and Moselle Rivers past ancient castles and lush vineyards explore Roman vestiges in Trier ascend the legendary Lorelei Rock and stroll the charming medieval lanes of Cochem Mainz and Bernkastel.

Discover The Viking in Geneva Illinois. 1893 Worlds Fair Viking Ship Norwegians built a functioning 78-ft. Restaurants Flights Holiday.

The Viking at the 1893 Columbian Exposition after sailing from Norway to Chicago. And its still open to visitors. Address Phone Number Friends of the Viking Ship Reviews.

In 1893 it sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Chicago in the United States for the Worlds Columbian Exposition. In order to maintain safety of all guests and volunteers from COVID-19 all visitors must wear a cloth or medical mask over the face and mouth AT ALL TIMES when inside the shelter housing the ship and when social distancing of six feet is not maintained outdoors. Formerly located in Lincoln Park Chicago Illinois the Viking is currently undergoing conservation in Geneva Illinois.

Get Tickets PLEASE NOTE. A Viking Ship in Geneva Illinois. In 1994 the American Scandinavian Council obtained custody of the ship and moved Viking to West Chicago IL.