Viking Var

Viking Var

Viking River Cruises

Ship Overview

Since its launch in 2013, Viking Var has combined Nordic refinement with practical efficiency, a 5,000 gross ton vessel at 135 meters inviting 190 guests in 95 cabins across four decks, crewed by 50 professionals who weave comfort, safety and insight into every voyage. The ship's design emphasizes open sightlines and uncluttered, light-filled interiors that echo Viking's signature elegance, offering a calm atmosphere suited to intimate groups and solo travelers alike. Onboard Var presents a thoughtful roster of activities that balance enrichment with relaxation: immersive lectures in the panoramic lounge, destination talks that deepen every port, a cozy library corner for independent discovery, a compact fitness area to stay active, and intimate culinary demonstrations that showcase regional flavors. Dining venues celebrate quality and simplicity, inviting guests to savor the flavor of each destination between shore experiences. With US 110V and EU 220V outlets (adapters are not provided), Var supports modern connectivity and everyday comfort. The voyage gains a mythic thread from Var, the Norse goddess of oaths and betrothals, whose truth-seeking spirit invites travelers to seek honest connections with places, people and themselves as the ship sails at a steady 15 knots toward Nordic and European shores. In this intimate, refined setting, Viking Var emphasizes purposeful discovery over spectacle, delivering a memorable, authentic voyage for curious travelers.

Ship Specifications

Ship ClassViking Longship
Ship TypeRiver
Launch Year2013
Gross Tonnage5,000 GT
Length135 m
Width11 m
Max Speed15 knots
Passenger Capacity190
Crew Members50
Decks4
Total Cabins95
Viking Var - The Restaurant

The Restaurant

Enjoy a multicourse meal featuring regional cuisine and always available classics in the Restaurant, an upscale dining venue with panoramic windows with ever-changing views.

Viking Var - Aquavit Terrace

Aquavit Terrace

Located at the bow of the ship, the Aquavit Terrace is a casual outdoor space where your destination is your dining room. Serving both breakfast and lunch, it provides the most al fresco dining on Europe’s rivers.

Viking Var - The Lounge

The Lounge

Boasting floor-to-ceiling windows, The Lounge is peaceful, serene and casual. Settle in with a cocktail from The Bar and watch the scenery pass by as you compare notes about the day’s discoveries with new friends.

Viking Var - Guest Services

Guest Services

Our onboard Guest Services is always open and can assist you with any questions. You can also drop off any cards or letters for mailing; if postage is required, a fee equal to this will be added to your shipboard account.

Sun Deck

Deck Plan
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Facilities on this deck:

  • Solar Panels
  • Herb Garden
  • Walking Track

Upper Deck

Deck Plan
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Facilities on this deck:

  • Internet Room
  • Library
  • Bar
  • Buffet
  • Lounge
  • Aquavit Terrace
  • Explorer Suite
  • Veranda Stateroom
  • Veranda Suite
  • French Balcony Stateroom

Middle Deck

Deck Plan
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Facilities on this deck:

  • Shop
  • Guest Services
  • Restaurant
  • Veranda Stateroom
  • French Balcony Stateroom

Main Deck

Deck Plan
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Facilities on this deck:

  • Standard Stateroom

Viking Var - Explorer Suite (ES)

Explorer Suite (ES)

  • Stateroom size: 445 sq ft (includes private veranda)
  • River-view suite with private wraparound balcony offering 270-degree views off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters
  • 12 PM Embarkation
  • 12 PM priority stateroom access
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
  • Additional 42" flat-screen TV in sitting room
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate
  • Binoculars
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Complimentary in-room breakfast service
  • Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
  • Silver Spirits beverage package included
  • Private arrival/departure transfer in destination
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
  • Complimentary Viking Air Plus

Viking Var - Veranda Suite (AA)

Veranda Suite (AA)

  • Stateroom size: 275 sq ft (includes private veranda)
  • River-view suite with full-size veranda off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French Balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters
  • 12 PM Embarkation
  • 12 PM priority stateroom access
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
  • Additional 32" flat-screen TV in sitting room
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate
  • Binoculars
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
  • Complimentary Viking Air Plus

Viking Var - Veranda Stateroom (A, B)

Veranda Stateroom (A, B)

  • Stateroom size: 205 sq ft (includes private veranda)
  • River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
  • 12 PM Embarkation
  • 3 PM stateroom access
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

Viking Var - French Balcony Stateroom (C, D)

French Balcony Stateroom (C, D)

  • Stateroom size: 135 sq ft
  • River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
  • 12 PM Embarkation
  • 3 PM stateroom access
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

Viking Var - Standard Staterooms (E, F)

Standard Staterooms (E, F)

  • Stateroom size: 150 sq ft
  • River-view stateroom with half-height picture window
  • 12 PM Embarkation
  • 3 PM stateroom access
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Private bathroom with accessible shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

Viking Var - Sun Deck

Sun Deck

On top of the ship, take in 360-degree views as you relax on the Sun Deck. Exercise en plein air on our walking track. And enjoy the fragrances of our onboard herb garden, harvested daily by the culinary staff and infused in our authentic regional dishes. For safety reasons, guest access to the Sun Deck is restricted during lock transits and when the ship is sailing under low bridges.