# Captain of the Valkyria — Journey to the Center of the Earth character guide

> Captain of the Valkyria in Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the captain, The captain

**First appearance:** 0008-ix-iceland-but-what-next

## Who they are

The commander of the Danish schooner that transports the explorers to Iceland.

## In the story

### [VIII: Serious Preparations for Vertical Descent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/journey_to_the_center_of_the_earth_se/chapters/viii-serious-preparations-for-vertical-descent)

Captain Bjarne of the schooner Valkyria; charges double fares due to the Professor's enthusiasm.

### [IX: Iceland! But What Next?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/journey_to_the_center_of_the_earth_se/chapters/ix-iceland-but-what-next)

Captain Bjarne commands the schooner; provides passage and information about the voyage.

## Links

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