The Virtual Viking Village will be used in field trials for long distance education, in history or art. It can also be used in networked museums. As the Virtual Viking Village is networked, it is possible, if not likely, that the users can meet and interact with remotely connected users in the ancient Viking settlement. Virtual Viking Village version 1.0 consists of the whole excavated area, but with only two of the five houses. Objects can be touched and it is possible to enter one of the houses.
Users can walk around, go down to the harbor and enjoy the scenic view.
Natural ambiance sound, like screams of seagulls, are implemented. The voice of Roar Tollnes has been recorded to give the users information as they pass certain points in the area. It has been of great importance to base the reconstruction of Kaupang on the scientific work done by the archaeologists.