Vikings didn't have a GPS, they didn't really even have a map. They had to navigate useing experiance, instinct, stars and landmarks. If you wanted to get to Greenland from Norway you would start by heading due south until you reach Europe. Then you sail west along the coast until you come to Great Britain. You follow the islands east coast until you come to a group of islands called the Faeroes. You should then follow the curve of these islnds until you come to Iceland. You will replenish any food that you need and then sail due west from Iceland, Greenland is so big that you can't miss it.
That is baiscly how Vikings got around, they would use the stars and the sun in order to know which direction they were going.
That is baiscly how Vikings got around, they would use the stars and the sun in order to know which direction they were going.
One thing we know about vikings. They were ripped. Can you imagine rowing across the ocean???
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