10 Viking Attractions To Visit In Denmark

OT Staff

Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde

This museum houses five original Viking ships excavated from Roskilde Fjord. Visitors can view these ancient vessels and even sail on reconstructed ships during summer months, experiencing Viking maritime history firsthand.

A view of Viking Ship Museum | Wikimedia Commons

Jelling Monuments, Jelling

A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring two massive burial mounds and rune stones erected by King Gorm the Old and Harald Bluetooth, marking Denmark's conversion to Christianity and showcasing the early influence of Viking rulers.

At the Jelling Monuments | Wikimedia Commons

Ribe Viking Centre, Ribe

An open-air museum reconstructing Ribe's Viking marketplace, offering interactive experiences like blacksmithing and archery, and hosting annual international Viking markets that bring the past to life through immersive reenactments.

At the Ribe Viking Centre | Wikimedia Commons

National Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen

The museum's Viking exhibit displays artefacts such as jewellery, weapons, and rune stones, providing comprehensive insights into Viking culture, daily life, and their far-reaching explorations across Europe.

A glimpse inside the National Museum of Denmark | John Lee/Wikimedia Commons

Lindholm Høje Museum, Aalborg

Scandinavia's largest ancient burial ground with 700 graves marked by stone settings, alongside a museum detailing Viking life, rituals, and burial customs, offering a fascinating glimpse into early medieval Scandinavia.

At the Lindholm Høje Museum | Wikimedia Commons

Trelleborg Viking Fortress, Slagelse

A well-preserved ring fortress from around 980 AD, featuring a museum with archaeological finds and hosting summer Viking markets, reenactments, and activities that illustrate Denmark’s military and architectural prowess during the Viking Age.

At the Trelleborg Viking Fortress | Wikimedia Commons

Ladby Viking Museum, Kerteminde

Site of Denmark's only known Viking ship burial, where a chieftain was interred with his ship and treasures. The museum showcases the burial mound and a reconstructed ship, highlighting Viking funeral traditions and beliefs.

A look inside Ladby Viking Museum, Kerteminde | catrionaturnerbooks/instagram

Fyrkat Viking Centre, Hobro

Features a reconstructed Viking longhouse and the remains of a ring fortress built by King Harald Bluetooth around 980 AD, offering insights into Viking fortifications, society, and defensive strategies.

A look around the Fyrkat Viking Centre | The Vikings/facebook

Aggersborg Viking Fortress, Løgstør

Denmark's largest Viking ring fortress, strategically located overlooking the Limfjord, with visible earthworks outlining the former stronghold. The site played a key role in Viking military and trade networks.

At the Aggersborg Viking Fortress | mortlin/instagram

Bork Viking Harbour, Ringkøbing Fjord

A reconstructed Viking harbour featuring authentic ships and houses, where visitors can learn about Viking craftsmanship, seafaring traditions, and the significance of trade in their expansive empire.

At the Bork Viking Harbour, Ringkøbing Fjord | nordic_wild_voelve/instagram

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