What language did Vikings speak?

What is the difference between Old Norse and Icelandic?

Old Norse and Icelandic are two different languages. Old Norse is the language that was spoken by the Vikings who lived in Scandinavia during the Viking Age. Icelandic is the language that is spoken by the people who live in Iceland today. Icelandic is a modern version of Old Norse, and it has been influenced by other languages, such as Danish and English.