Viking coloring pages bring bold warriors, detailed armor, and dramatic Nordic scenes together in 24 printable PDF sheets for free. From fierce battle-ready fighters to cartoon-style Vikings for kids, this collection captures the spirit of adventure and history.
These Viking coloring pages are great for kids, teens, and even adults who enjoy history themes and legendary characters. Parents and teachers can print them for history lessons, medieval units, or creative downtime with a heroic twist.
Some pages feature mature Viking warriors standing strong with axes resting on their shoulders, while others show close-up portraits with thick beards, long hair, and intense expressions. You will also find female warriors with round shields, profile views with battle axes, dramatic yelling faces, and a few lighter cartoon-style Vikings in armor.
Because these are free printable Viking coloring pages in PDF format, you can easily print them at home or in the classroom. Earthy browns, cool grays, deep reds, and metallic tones can bring armor, pelts, and shields to life.
Viking Coloring Pages: 24 Printable PDF Sheets for Free
This set of printable Viking coloring pages includes both simple cartoon designs for younger kids and more detailed portraits for older artists who enjoy shading and texture. Some pages highlight full-body warriors armored up and ready for battle, while others focus on expressive faces framed by helmets, braids, and flowing beards. Each free printable PDF sheet is designed for easy at-home printing, making it simple to start a history-inspired coloring session right away.
1. Noble Viking Warrior with Axe Coloring Page
We have a brave and noble-looking viking warrior for you to color in our first free viking coloring page for kids! This viking is standing with his ax at the ready, and he also has a sword at his belt. You may picture vikings with horned helmets, however in reality vikings never actually wore helmets like that. We have represented this more realistic viking look in these pages. Now the question is how will you color this first brave viking? It will be great to see how you represent this first brave warrior!
2. Cartoon Viking Warrior in Armor Kids Coloring Sheet
This Vikings coloring page features a fearsome Viking warrior for you to color! There are some great details on this design from the beard to the armor. Using varying colors and mediums on this image will really bring it to life, and then you could add a background setting to really finish it off.
3. Viking Close-Up with Thick Fur Pelt Coloring Page
There is a really intense look on the face of this next viking! These people would often live in cold, brutal environments, and for that reason they would often wear fur clothing. That is the case for this viking, as he is wearing a thick pelt around his shoulders. We would use cold, dark colors for this image to highlight the serious feeling given off by this viking.
4. Armored Viking Ready for Battle Coloring Page for Kids
This next picture has so many amazing details to color in! This viking is armored up and ready for battle, and his chest armor has so many individual elements to it. Viking armor would be made from anything from leather to metal, and that gives you some options for how you could color the armor pieces in.
5. Bearded Viking Face with Long Hair Coloring Sheet
The pair of Viking warriors on this page look like they mean business! Here you have multiple decisions to make when it comes to the colors. Will you color the two Vikings the same color schemes or would you prefer to have unique colors for each one? Either way would look so cool in the end!
6. Tough Viking with Axe on Shoulder Printable
We have another tough warrior for you in this next viking coloring sheet! This one has a very serious expression on his face, and his ax is at the ready. Even though he looks alert, he seems rather calm in this one, which suggests that no danger is at hand. Vikings would come from some of the most beautiful landscapes on the planet, so you could draw a picturesque background to really finish this off!
7. Female Viking Warrior with Round Shield Coloring Page
Many historians believe that viking society was very equal, and many believe that this extended to battle. There is evidence of female warriors called shield-maidens that historians believe would join men on battles and on raids. One of these female warriors is featured on this next page. She is looking very fierce and noble, and she has a large round shield strapped to her back. There are also some amazing details all throughout her armor for you to color, and this is another one where you have lots of options for how to color the image.
8. Cute Cartoon Viking Coloring Page
Real Vikings would use many different kinds of weapons in their battles, and so you could add some weapons to this Vikings coloring sheet. They would use different kinds of swords, but you could also add a shield or maybe a battle axe. These are just some of the weapons you could add!
9. Viking Profile with Battle Axe Behind Head Coloring Sheet
This next viking coloring printable features a really cool profile shot of a brave viking! He is looking very serious in this one, and his battle ax is arranged behind his head. For this kind of image, there are tons of extra details that you could add. It could be fun to draw some smaller pictures and patterns in the background.
10. Intense Viking Warrior Hairstyle Adult Coloring Page
We have another intense warrior for you to color in this next picture. He really looks like he means business in this one, and he has a really cool hairstyle as well. His armor is beautifully detailed, and that again means that you have some great options for the colors you use. When coloring small details such as the ones on the armor, you need the right art tools for the job. We would recommend some colored pens, pencils or markers as they give you a lot more control and precision for those smaller details.
11. Viking Helmet Portrait with Big Beard Coloring Page
In an earlier viking coloring page, we mentioned how real vikings didn’t have horned helmets, but it is still a common image associated with them! The vikings in the next few pages take this more stylistic interpretation as they do have large horned helmets. This viking has a big beard, and there are some cool ways to color it! By using some more mediums that allow for small strokes, you could create many different strokes to create a hair texture.
12. Two Cartoon Vikings Standing Side by Side Coloring Sheet
We get a great close up on the face of this Viking warrior on the next page. This means you can really focus your colors and make him look awesome. It would be fun to think of a name for this Viking, and then you could write the name beneath his head for an added detail to the picture!
13. Horned Helmet Viking with Intense Expression Coloring Page
This page has a really dramatic composition to it. We have another viking with a horned helmet in this one, and he has a really intense look on his face! This is another one where we think it would look great to draw some kind of background. Whether you go for a background setting or add some small pictures and patterns, we know it will look great!
14. Cartoony Armored Viking Warrior Black-and-White Coloring Page
This cartoony Vikings coloring printable is a really fun take on what a Viking could look like! Once again, adding a background would be a fun way to enhance the picture. Maybe you could draw a Viking longhouse or a ship. Some natural scenery of a place like Greenland would also look absolutely incredible!
15. Yelling Viking Face Dramatic Printable Coloring Sheet
We’re closing off this collection with a fierce image! This final viking is yelling out at the top of his lungs, and one can guess that he must be in the heat of battle. For this image, if we were coloring it in we would use some warm, intense colors to really highlight the ferocity this viking is displaying.
16. Kawaii Viking Boy with Shield Coloring Page
A cheerful kawaii Viking boy stands proudly with a fur cloak and round shield. Soft browns and grays work well for the cloak while the shield can be decorated with bright patterns. Kids can imagine the young Viking getting ready for a playful adventure.
17. Viking Helmet with Nose Guard Coloring Page
A classic Viking helmet appears with a strong nose guard and braided trim around the edges. Try metallic gray or silver shades to give the helmet a realistic look. Adding small highlights can make the metal seem shiny and polished.
18. Norse Viking Longhouse with Dragon Carvings Coloring Page
A wooden Viking house stands tall with carved dragon posts guarding the entrance. Warm brown tones help show the wood texture of the building. These longhouses were homes where Viking families gathered, worked, and shared meals.
19. Viking Longship Sailing on Rough Sea Coloring Page
A powerful Viking longship sails across choppy waves with its striped sail catching the wind. Deep blues for the ocean and bold reds for the sail make the ship stand out. Viking longships were famous for traveling great distances across the seas.
20. Cute Viking Girl with Braided Hair Coloring Page
A young Viking girl stands confidently with braided hair and a small sword. Bright colors for her clothing can make the character feel lively and brave. Braids were common hairstyles among Viking women and girls.
21. Simple Viking Boat with Oars Coloring Page
A small Viking boat glides along calm water with oars lined along its sides. Warm browns for the wooden hull help give it a classic Nordic look. Kids can add waves or seabirds to make the scene more adventurous.
22. Viking Blacksmith Forging a Sword Coloring Page
A hardworking blacksmith hammers a glowing sword inside a Viking village forge. Bright orange and yellow tones can show the heat of the metal from the fire. Blacksmiths were important craftsmen who made weapons and tools for Viking life.
23. Viking Round Shield with Knot Pattern Coloring Page
A detailed round Viking shield features a decorative knot pattern and metal center boss. Bold reds, blues, and gold accents can bring the design to life. Viking shields were often painted with striking symbols for battle.
24. Norse Runestone with Ancient Symbols Coloring Page
An ancient runestone stands tall with carved Norse symbols covering its surface. Soft gray and stone textures help the monument look old and weathered. Runestones were used by Vikings to record stories, events, and memorials.
After You Color Your Viking Coloring Pages
Once the shields are shaded and the armor gleams with color, your Viking coloring pages can turn into creative projects and learning tools. Finished pages are perfect for storytelling, displays, and themed crafts.- Create a mini Viking storybook by stapling several colored pages together and writing a short adventure on each page.
- Turn a detailed warrior portrait into a classroom display during a lesson about Norse history.
- Use a cartoon-style Viking page as the cover for a simple “Myths and Legends” project.
- Practice shading techniques on helmets, pelts, and shields to make textures look more realistic.
- Cut out your finished Viking warrior and glue it onto a larger background with drawn ships, mountains, or icy seas.
- Pair your printable Viking coloring pages with a short discussion about Viking life, clothing, and tools.