All TLDs / .viking

What is .viking?

The short answer
.viking is a brand top-level domain, operated by Viking River Cruises (Bermuda) Ltd. It's a “dot-brand” registry (ICANN Spec 13) — reserved for the operator's own use, so it isn't open for the public to register. It's live in the official IANA DNS root zone.
Type
Brand (dot-brand)
Registration
Closed (brand)
In DNS root
Yes
Operator
Viking River Cruises (Bermuda) Ltd

Source: IANA root zone database, checked October 18, 2026.

Is .viking a real domain extension?

Yes — .viking is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.

Who runs .viking?

.viking is operated by Viking River Cruises (Bermuda) Ltd., per the IANA root database.

What is .viking used for?

.viking is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Viking River Cruises (Bermuda) Ltd. and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .viking domain?

No. .viking is a closed brand registry, so it isn't available for public registration. A registrar search will confirm the current policy for any specific name.