The Norse world in one grid
The Vikings were explorers, traders and fearsome warriors, and this puzzle captures their world. You'll be hunting for the gods — ODIN, THOR, LOKI and FREYA — the tools of the trade, from the LONGSHIP to the round SHIELD, and the legends that surround them, from the SAGAS to mighty VALHALLA.
Because every new puzzle charts a different voyage, no two Vikings word searches are the same. One round you're navigating a FJORD through the diagonals; the next a backwards BERSERKER is hiding in the corner.
A classroom adventure
The Vikings are a hugely popular history topic, full of vivid vocabulary, and a word search is a brilliant way to make it stick. It pairs perfectly with lessons on Norse exploration, mythology and daily life.
With no timer, it's a relaxed voyage. Spotting LONGSHIP tucked diagonally into a corner is a small, seafaring win.
How to play
Drag across a word, or click its first and last letter — both work. Each word you find locks in with its own colour and ticks off the list, so you always know what's still over the horizon.
Want a bigger challenge? Switch to Medium or Hard for a larger grid with diagonal and reverse words. Stuck on one? Tap Hint for a nudge, or Solve to claim the whole hoard at once.
Print a Vikings word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh Viking puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for a history topic, a themed day, or a rainy afternoon.
Add a name-and-date line and you've got ready-to-print worksheets in seconds, free and account-free.
Frequently asked questions
What's in the Vikings word search?
The Norse world — longships, Odin, Thor, Valhalla, warriors, runes and more. Each puzzle uses a fresh selection.
Is the Vikings word search free to print?
Yes. Play free online or download a printable PDF pack with optional answer keys — great for classrooms, no sign-up required.
Is it suitable for kids?
Absolutely. Easy mode uses a small grid with no diagonals or reverse words, perfect for young historians.