Oct 9, 2025 · "Skol" is a derivative of the Swedish/Danish/Norweigen word "skål." A "skål" is a bowl that fits beverages, that was shared between people. Over the years, it evolved to …

When the Vikings moved into U.S. Bank Stadium in 2016, they started a new tradition at home games, called the "Skol Chant". At various points during the game, Viking fans raise their …

Oct 18, 2022 · “Skol” (or “skål” as it’s written in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish and “skál” in Faroese and Icelandic) is a Nordic word for “cheers”. The word derives from the Old Norse …

Sep 16, 2025 · But what does “Skol” mean, and why do the Vikings say it? “Skol” (sometimes spelled Skål) is a Scandinavian term that dates back centuries. In Old Norse, it was used as a …

Sep 3, 2023 · Today, “skol” or “skål”, at its most basic, is a toast of good will, and a wish for good health. It's akin to saying “cheers” in English, “salud” in Spanish, or “prost” in German.

Oct 12, 2025 · The phrase “Skol,” the rallying cry for the Minnesota Vikings, is far more than a simple cheer or a team slogan. It is an anglicized version of a word deeply rooted in …

Even their jargon lives on, including most famously, the Viking term “skol.” Skol is derived from the Scandinavian word skål, which originally referred to a communal wooden bowl passed from …

Feb 4, 2024 · So, what does Skol mean? Simply put, it’s a way of saying “cheers” in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, and Icelandic. When people clink their glasses together and say “Skol,” …

Dec 17, 2024 · Before home games, the crowd joins in with a chanting of “Skol,” led by a drummer. This was inspired by the Icelandic soccer team’s Viking clap, which caught the …

Sep 15, 2025 · First things first: “skol” (sometimes spelled “skål”) is a Scandinavian toast, basically their version of “cheers”. It’s a way people used to—and still do—raise a glass in …