270+ Traditional Viking Tattoos and Meanings (2024) Nordic Symbols For Men

Viking tattoos are popular because Viking left a mark in history. Both men and women love to have Viking tattoo on their body. Viking traveled half of the world in 8,9, 10 and 11 century. They conquered most of Europe and eastern countries. Here are 50 amazing Viking tattoos designs and ideas –

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1. Viking used to speak old Norse language so it would be good if you can add up a Norse text in your Viking tattoo.
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viking symbol for brother

2. Viking Sleeve tattoos are very popular but only few people suggest a Viking girl tattoo on sleeves. I recommend such Viking inspired tattoo.
Viking Forearm Tattoos


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3. Among various Viking helmet designs one popular was inspired from crow or raven. You can have a Viking helmet tattoo.
Traditional Viking Tattoos


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4. Have you seen the Vikings TV series on History channel? Here is a calf tattoos inspired from the Vikings TV series.
Viking Inspired Tattoos


viking strength symbol tattoos

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5. Unlike Chinese mythology, Viking never believed in Dragons. So it would be a killer tattoo if you add a Viking warrior with a dragon.
Viking Tattoos Meaning


viking tribal tattoos designs

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6. Viking God tattoos are common. Loki is among the favorites for such tattoo designs.
Viking Runes Tattoos


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viking symbols of protection

7. Most Viking warriors were well built and even in their 60s they looked fearsome and raged. Here is an amazing Viking portrait tattoo.
Viking Warriors Tattoos


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eye of odin symbol

8. Only a good tattoo artist can distinguish between a Viking god and Viking warrior. Here is a Viking god tattoo on hand with blue eyes.
Viking Tattoos Sleeves


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9. Viking tattoos should be meant to just look cool. In fact, they should represent the fearful nature of a Viking warrior as shown in this tattoo picture.
Viking Head Tattoos


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10. As Viking were always on the war so it was obvious that they lose someone near and dear in every war. You can have a sad Viking warrior tattoo on your chest. You can read more about the rich history of viking tribe.
Viking Facial Tattoos


11. Crows mystifies the Viking saga so if you want to add any animal with your Viking warrior then add crow or raven.
Viking Leg Tattoos


12. Viking goddess tattoos are equally popular as Viking god and warrior tattoos. Here is an animated Viking goddess tattoo.
Viking Tattoos Ideas


13. This Viking tattoo suggest that Viking were soul less people who were always ready for fight or war
Viking Armor Tattoos


14. I am very much impressed by the detailing of the facial hair of this Viking warrior tattoo.
Viking Sword Tattoos


15. Here is a tattoo inspired from a Viking stencil drawing.
Viking Sleeve Tattoos


Viking Sleeve Tattoo

16. This Viking art tattoo will look amazing on part of body (I would prefer chest though).
Viking Warrior Symbols Tattoos


17. Viking travelled a lot in the 9th century and that is why ship plays an important role in their mythology.
Viking Tattoos Historical


18. You will hardly see any Viking warrior tattoo without a helmet. Those determined eyes behind the helmet surely send shivers down the spine.
Viking Knotwork Tattoos


19. The beauty of this Viking tattoo lies in the fact that the sea is not shown as peaceful and calm. The deadly seas claimed the lives of thousands of Viking during that era.
Viking Knot Tattoos


20. I do not know why this Viking art tattoo is designed like that but if you want a temporary Viking tattoo then this will work fine.
Viking Rune Tattoos


Traditional Viking Tattoos

21. Most Viking warrior tattoo focus on the face of the warrior, here is full length portrait tattoo of a Viking warrior with axe in hand.
Traditional Viking Warrior Tattoos


22. You can have a simple helmet tattoo inspired from the Viking culture.
Viking Armband Tattoos


23. I would not suggest using two or more Viking in the same tattoo design as it will not look cool.
Viking Ship Tattoos


24. Viking goddesses were beautiful and this Viking goddess tattoo clearly shows their ageless beauty.
Old Viking Tattoos


25. You can have a tattoo inspired by Viking paintings and you can find a lot of such paintings on Tumblr, Pinterest, and other online websites.
Viking Symbols Tattoos


Viking Ship Tattoo

26. Another rare tattoo inspired from Viking culture is the axe tattoo. You can have a sole axe tattoo on your arm or calf.
Viking Strength Symbol Tattoos


27. Viking tattoo are mostly inked on legs or thighs because these body parts have more area.
Viking Warrior Tattoos


28. An angry Viking warrior tattoo is hard to find but you can have it for some time (It will not look good permanent).
Real Viking Tattoos


29. Crossbows were also major weapon of Viking warriors and you can have a crossbow tattoo too.
Viking Symbol Tattoos


30. I would not suggest you have a full-size Viking tattoo on the chest but if you opt for one then have it of Viking god or goddess.
Viking Chest Tattoos


Viking Symbols Tattoos

31. Knuckle tattoos are not so common and it is hard to find a Viking knuckle tattoo. Here is a good idea for that.
Ancient Viking Tattoos


32. Viking tattoos will look even more majestic with motivational quotes.
Viking Raven Tattoos


33. Apart from legs, shoulder and upper arm are also popular body part for Viking tattoos.
Viking Tattoos For Women


34. I do not know why this Viking warrior has a third eye on his forehead. If you know about any story then please share it in a comment.
Viking Tattoos For Men


35. Here is a Viking tattoo on upper arm of this young boy.
Viking Tattoos Designs


Viking Raven Tattoo Designs

36. A warrior is no warrior if he does not have any injury or war mark on his body. Here is one-eyed Viking warrior tattoo.
Viking Compass Tattoos


37. This Viking warrior has two raven and I would suggest you to use only one raven
Simple Viking Tattoos


38. Viking usually does not tie up their hairs but you can have one such Viking tattoo where the hair of the Viking warrior is tied.
Small Viking Tattoos


39. Here is a super cool Viking warrior with helmet on the shoulder of this boy.
Viking Face Tattoos


40. If you want a full sleeve Viking tattoo then you should add other objects from the Viking mythology too to the tattoo.
Viking Style Tattoos


Historical Viking Tattoo

41. Viking tribal tattoo are not so common because most tattoo artist consider Viking tattoos to be too beautiful than a tribal tattoo.
Viking Tribal Tattoos


42. Apart from raven, lion is another popular animal that you can add to your Viking tattoo.
Viking Arm Tattoos


43. This Viking skull tattoo design would look ever more beautiful with color. You can add blue color to the eyes.
Celtic Viking Tattoos


44. You can add an eagle too to your Viking tattoo. Several people like to have Viking piercings on their body.
Viking Shield Tattoos


45. Authentic Viking ghost tattoos are not meant for strength they are meant to be as memorial tattoo.
Authentic Viking Tattoos


Viking Compass Tattoo Ideas

46. Viking mask tattoo looks amazing too. Do not given a pin up look to your Viking themed tattoo.
Swedish Viking Tattoos


47. People add wolf or Valkyrie to their Viking tattoo because they look amazing on both boys and girls.
Cool Viking Tattoos


48. Viking king tattoos are hard to differentiate from Viking warrior so you need to give them a unique look.
Viking Back Tattoos


49. This Viking Nordic tattoo design on the full back of this boy looks wonderful.
Viking Skulls Tattoos


50. You can have Viking outline on your body too but don’t have it on full back or full chest.
Viking Tattoo On Back


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