A helmet with curved horns, bushy eyebrows, and a mighty beard made of two thick braids – our printable Viking mask sends kids sailing off to the far north. Color it, cut it out, and add elastic. This free Viking mask template is perfect for a Viking party, adventure play, and dress-up.
Why This Viking Mask Is So Bold
The helmet with two curved horns is the eye-catcher and looks striking in silver with light horns. A big beard made of two thick braids is a fun detail that's perfect for yarn. Bushy eyebrows give the Viking a determined look. For kids five and up, it's a mask that sparks instant seafaring adventures.
A helmet with two curved horns.
A big beard made of two braids.
For a determined look.
Part of our Pirates & Adventurers set.
✂️ Craft Instructions: Turn the Template into a Mask
🧰 What You Need
- Printer + heavier paper or cardstock (65–110 lb)
- Colored pencils, markers or watercolors
- Scissors (craft knife for the eye holes – adults only)
- Elastic cord (about 12–14 inches)
- Hole punch for the elastic holes
Print the template at actual size (100 %, not “fit to page”) on thick paper.
Color the mask any way you like – the big shapes are perfect for little hands.
Cut along the thick outer line.
An adult cuts out the eye holes with a craft knife or pointed scissors.
Punch holes at the two small circles, thread the elastic through and knot it – done!
⚠️ Safety: eye holes, craft knives and hot glue are grown-up jobs. Don’t run or play rough while wearing a mask that limits your view – and never put elastic around the neck.
📦 Included in These Craft Sets
This mask also comes as part of a bundle – one free PDF with a cover page, craft instructions and every mask in the set:
Play Ideas for Little Vikings
Row a dragon ship: everyone sits in a line and rows in time while the captain beats a drum. Crack a rune puzzle by decoding a secret message with a rune chart. Sail to a new pillow island and plant a flag on your discovery. Then finish with a Viking tug-of-war to show off your strength.
Fun Facts About Vikings
Vikings lived more than a thousand years ago in Scandinavia, in what's now Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. They were farmers, traders, and skilled sailors whose fast longships carried them far and wide – all the way to North America. Here's a surprise: real Vikings didn't wear horned helmets. That idea came from costumes and paintings in the 1800s. Vikings wrote with runes, and Thursday is named after Thor, their god of thunder.
Color Ideas for Your Viking Mask
Strong, Nordic, or bold:
A silver helmet with a red beard.
A gold helmet with orange braids.
A brown helmet with a dark brown beard.
A blue-silver helmet with blond braids.
Great Times for the Viking Mask
This bold Viking sails into:
A craft station before the big voyage.
Add a cape and cardboard shield for a great costume.
A fun kickoff for learning about the Viking age.
Team up with the pirate and knight.
Viking Facts at a Glance
Nordic facts to share:
That's where Vikings lived.
They sailed all the way to North America.
Real helmets had no horns.
Named after the thunder god Thor.
More Masks for Your Adventure Crew
Pirate, knight, and cowboy are ready to join – see all our adventure masks.
🎭 More masks from this group:
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- A Real Craft Template: Face-size mask with eye holes and marks for elastic, a stick or glue tabs.
- Free to Print: Every mask and craft set as a PDF or image, no sign-up required.
- Print-Ready A4: Clean vector lines that print crisp on any home printer.
- Kid-Friendly Designs: Cheerful characters, nothing too scary, no brand logos – perfect for home, preschool and school.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this mask suitable for?
The Viking mask is made for ages 5 to 8. Kids color and cut out the outer shape themselves, and an adult helps cut the eye holes.
Will the mask fit a child’s face?
Yes – printed at actual size (100 %) on A4 or US Letter, the mask is roughly the size of a child’s face. For adults, scale it up to 110–115 % or print on A3/Tabloid.
What paper works best?
We recommend heavier cardstock around 200 gsm (about 110 lb) so the curved horns stay sturdy.
Is the download free?
Yes, all masks and coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Wikinger Maske.