A boy and his dragon
How to Train Your Dragon soared with its tale of friendship, and this word search gathers its world. You'll start with the inventive young Viking HICCUP, his NIGHT FURY dragon TOOTHLESS, the fierce ASTRID, and Hiccup's chieftain father STOICK.
Each puzzle pulls a fresh selection from the list, so the skies are rearranged every time you play — gentle on Easy for new readers, and a Hard-mode flight once the diagonals and backwards words appear.
Vikings, dragons and the isle of Berk
The whole village of BERK is here. Track down blacksmith GOBBER, the trainees FISHLEGS, SNOTLOUT, RUFFNUT and TUFFNUT, and the dragon breeds — the deadly NADDER, the GRONCKLE and the two-headed ZIPPLEBACK. There's HICCUP's mum VALKA, the villain DRAGO, a dragon SADDLE and SHIELD, and the dragon SCALES that gleam in FLIGHT.
From book series to soaring trilogy
How to Train Your Dragon began as a series of children's books by British author Cressida Cowell, before DreamWorks Animation turned it into a film in 2010. It flips the old story of dragon-slaying Vikings: instead of fighting the beasts, young Hiccup befriends an injured one, the Night Fury he names Toothless.
The films grew into a much-loved trilogy, famous for breathtaking flying scenes, a sweeping musical score and a story about friendship and growing up that genuinely moved audiences. The world proved so popular that a live-action remake followed in 2025.
Dragon fun for younger fans
Dragons are a perennial kid favourite, so this puzzle is great for younger players — Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words. Play online, print a PDF pack, or use our Make Your Own tool to build a grid from your favourite dragons and Vikings.
Frequently asked questions
Which How to Train Your Dragon characters are in the word search?
Hiccup and Toothless, plus Astrid, Stoick, Gobber and the trainees, along with dragon breeds like the Nadder, Gronckle and Zippleback. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Are the different dragons included?
They are — alongside TOOTHLESS the NIGHT FURY you'll find breeds like the NADDER, the GRONCKLE and the two-headed ZIPPLEBACK.
Is it good for younger fans?
Perfectly — dragons are a kid favourite. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words for new readers.