Local Variety Nordid Group
North European type, combines features of Paleo Atlantid, Hallstatt, and East Nordid. One of the main elements in the ancient Vikings. Their nucleus lies in the Norwegian Trøndelag region. It also dominates in other parts of Norway as well as Iceland and Central Sweden. Sometimes in other parts of Scandinavia, Scotland, and Northeastern England. Historic Viking migrations dispersed it across several other regions of Europe (e.g. France, Russia, and Italy).
The Trønder type displays rosy-white skin with straight or wavy hair that is often golden blonde but sometimes red or brown, paired with light eyes. The build is tall, ranging from ectomorphic to mesomorphic with brachy-mesoskelic leg proportions. The skull is mesocephalic and orthocranic with a curved occiput. Facial features are long and craggier compared to Hallstatt, with a slightly steeper and more roundish forehead. The nose is (hyper-)leptorrhine, and the head size is moderate with very high auricular height. The profile is orthognathic with moderate to strong body hair. Additional distinctive features include rather small eyes, thin lips, and a sturdy chin.
The Trønder type has been described in anthropological literature as follows:
