Oseberg Viking Heritage Foundation aims at establishing and operating a recognised centre for competence and research into Viking Age shipbuilding and -operations, as well as associated handicrafts, and to and communicate Vestfold County´s unique Viking heritage. The centre will visualise Vestfold nationally and internationally as the world´s foremost Viking destination.
The centre shall be recognised for its competence in creating archaeological replicas of ships, objects and textiles discovered in Vestfold, and be spearheading research into Viking ship-building, the use and operation of Viking ships and Viking handicraft and textile work. Results will be communicated through visible and genuine activities, combined with offers to the general public to take part in both work and happenings and land as well as on water.