The Vikings played a large part in shaping the history of Denmark and some Nordic countries, leaving behind many cultural legacies to this day. Many attractions are inspired by these warriors.
Vikings refer to explorers, merchants, warriors, pirates in the former Nordic region. People often refer to the Vikings as itinerant warriors on ships or pirates, but they were also good farmers and merchants.
Viking Boat Museum Roskilde
The Roskilde Viking Boat Museum is home to Skull hoodies five boats dating back about 1,000 years that have been unearthed in Roskilde Bay since 1962. These five ships are named Skuldelev 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, respectively. Combine a visit to the Rokskilde Viking Boat Museum with Trelleborg, one of its best-preserved Viking fortresses.
Viking Ribe Center
Lovely wooden houses and cobblestone streets make Ribe one of the most beautiful towns in Denmark. The Viking Ribe Museum holds many important archaeological finds, reenacting the town's fascinating Viking Age, and that's why it's one of the most fascinating attractions in the Viking Ribe Centre.
In addition, the ancient Viking town is also known for the Viking market held annually, lasting more than a week in May every year. The market focuses on highlighting events in the Viking era, as well as showcasing traditional crafts, music and cuisine.
Viking Festival Moesgaard
The biggest Viking festival, Viking Moesgaard, is held in July in the mens skull sweater town of Aarhus. Attracting around 25,000 visitors each year, it is the ideal destination to discover and experience all things Vikings. Participants are all dressed in traditional costumes and the main activity of the festival includes matches, horse races and some other activities like the ancient Vikings. In addition, there is also a Viking market, where visitors can make their own souvenirs, cook as well as try archery,…
Lindholm Høje
One of the largest and best-preserved Viking burial sites in Scandinavia, Lindholm Høje is an important archaeological site with 682 tombs dating back to the Stone Age and Viking Age. Visit the Lindholm Høje Museum to learn more about it. Afterwards, you can take a stroll on the vast hilltop, where you'll see 150 stone ships carved out of impressive tombstones.