European Ancestry? Discover Your "Viking DNA"

If you have a DNA test, you can get a unique Viking ancestry analysis with this exclusive report.
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Exclusive Viking Index

Discover how much you have in common with these ancient warriors by comparing your DNA to 442 genetic samples taken from real archaeological sites.

Detailed Historical Insights

Find out why there were actually 4 different types of Vikings and learn how these fierce warriors spread their culture and identity across the European continent over 1,000 years ago.

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Think you know about the Vikings?
Think again.

Vikings were not one single ethnicity.

Instead, "Viking" was a warrior identity — one shared by many different people across multiple regions over 1,000 years ago.

Genomelink's Viking Report is based on a landmark 2020 study of over 400 Viking DNA samples.

And what these researchers discovered is shocking:

  • Not all Scandinavian: Many people buried as "Vikings" were not from Scandinavia at all.

  • Modern genetic legacy: In the UK, up to 6% of the population may have "Viking DNA"

  • Blonde myth: Many Vikings actually had brown hair — they weren't all blonde-haired and blue-eyed like in the movies

It’s easy to get started…

If you had your DNA tested with Ancestry, 23andMe, or MyHeritage, there’s so much more you can discover about your ancestry with Genomelink.
  • No need to take a new DNA test

    Easily transfer your DNA data from Ancestry, 23andMe, or MyHeritage to Genomelink’s secure dashboard – saving you time and money.
  • FREE ancestry analysis

    Get a breakdown of your global ancestry for free as a trial, so you can decide if purchasing the Viking DNA Report makes sense for you based on your results.
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Backed by science

Bringing best-in-class knowledge, data sets, algorithms, and science together to help you discover more about your ancestry.
  • Expert knowledge

    We work with world experts in genomics. Our head of science advisory, Dr. Carlos D. Bustamante, is an internationally recognized leader in applying data science and genomics technology to medicine, agriculture, and biology problems.

  • Partnering with specialists

    We work with trusted partners: DNA test service providers and research institutes who have unique datasets, algorithms, and content for specific ethnic groups.

  • Over 10,000 studies

    Our team of dedicated researchers has curated over 10,000 genetics studies to build our database and algorithm for accurate DNA genetic testing. This includes the latest ancestry, genealogy, and archaeological research.

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Shannon
US
While a few of the traits are not…

While a few of the traits are not accurate for me, most are. I really appreciate the effort put into compiling the data to support the statistics they share, and the transparency with which they approach the limitations of what their data can tell us. I'm enjoying the new features that get added, and am always excited to receive a new trait on Tuesdays. This is a company that is serious about providing useful, factual, evidence based information. I pay monthly for full access and am happy to do so.

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US
Make Use of Previous DNA Tests

I have found it a convenient way to get more traits and reports from a previous Ancestry DNA test! Although I have paid for some reports, I also have the opportunity to gain access to some traits and reports by verifying the accuracy of at least one trait per week for a number of weeks depending on which reward is being offered.

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Ancestry estimates seem sensitive

On some of the traits, I was not so convinced, but then again this is not easy and genes play a limited role. For example, I got low on intelligence trait, though my IQ has been measured above 140 and I am a university professor who has worked successfully as a scientist in Harvard. Yet the company is honest in saying these are estimates. On ancestry estimation, Genomelink was closer to Ancestry than MyHeritage in results, but additionally detected some aspects that I know of based on genealogy to be there (weakly since some generations removed) that both Ancestry and (especially) MyHeritage missed. From this I get that Genomelink is either less conservative in estimation than Ancestry/MyHeritage, or just more accurate/sensitive. Personally, it was nice to get DNA ancestry results that confirmed what I knew from elsewhere.

Brandy H
US
This company has helped open so many…

This company has helped open so many genetic traits and some have even helped my doctors with my mystery illness. Thanks Genomelink.

Iiro Jaaskelainen
FI
Ancestry estimates seem sensitive

On some of the traits, I was not so convinced, but then again this is not easy and genes play a limited role. For example, I got low on intelligence trait, though my IQ has been measured above 140 and I am a university professor who has worked successfully as a scientist in Harvard. Yet the company is honest in saying these are estimates. On ancestry estimation, Genomelink was closer to Ancestry than MyHeritage in results, but additionally detected some aspects that I know of based on genealogy to be there (weakly since some generations removed) that both Ancestry and (especially) MyHeritage missed. From this I get that Genomelink is either less conservative in estimation than Ancestry/MyHeritage, or just more accurate/sensitive. Personally, it was nice to get DNA ancestry results that confirmed what I knew from elsewhere.

Jeff Kunold
US
Make Use of Previous DNA Tests

I have found it a convenient way to get more traits and reports from a previous Ancestry DNA test! Although I have paid for some reports, I also have the opportunity to gain access to some traits and reports by verifying the accuracy of at least one trait per week for a number of weeks depending on which reward is being offered.

Shannon
US
Thanks Genomelink!

While a few of the traits are not accurate for me, most are. I really appreciate the effort put into compiling the data to support the statistics they share, and the transparency with which they approach the limitations of what their data can tell us. I'm enjoying the new features that get added, and am always excited to receive a new trait on Tuesdays. This is a company that is serious about providing useful, factual, evidence based information. I pay monthly for full access and am happy to do so.

Brandy H
US
This company has helped open so many…

This company has helped open so many genetic traits and some have even helped my doctors with my mystery illness. Thanks Genomelink.

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