Every year modern-day Vikings descend on Spain - here's what it looks like
The invasion starts on the first Sunday in August, after a night of feasting, fireworks, and speeches the Saturday night before.
If you're low on battle gear, a medieval market surrounds the scene and helps provide context for the mock battle.
Though horned helmets may not be historically accurate, Viking attire is required to participate in the festival.
Once the Viking ship lands on the muddy banks of the Ulla, the mock battle is on.
The sides clash during the mock battle.
Festival goers relive the battle on the muddy banks of the Ulla river.
The festival includes a replica of an 11th century Danish Viking ship made by young people in Catoria with help from National Museum of Roskilde and experts in Catoria's twin city, Frederikssund, Denmark.
The wine, and not blood, flows freely during this mock battle.
There is also lots of shouting.
The battle is not won or lost by anyone, but it is a fun time for all.
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