Vikings

Come to the kingdom of Vikings

Denmark is the historical and spiritual home of the Viking. Danish ancestors explored, settled, traded and plundered far and wide across the world during the period of history known as the Viking age.

Once feared in Europe for their raiding and pillaging, today's Vikings are a peaceful bunch who have long since traded in their long ships for bicycles.

But if you want to get a taste of the old Viking culture and way of life, come to Denmark!

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Find the Viking in you!

Experience the history of the Vikings

Ribe Viking Centre

Trelleborg VIking Market

Viking moot at Moesgaard

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Children playing Viking games

Children playing Viking games (visitdenmark.com)

Viking Games at Ribe Viking Centre

Ribe Viking Centre

Viking Games at Ribe Viking Centre

Ribe Viking Centre

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Know your Vikings!

What do we really know about the Vikings?

Were they a savage people only intent on plunder?

How long did the Viking age last?

Did they discover America before Columbus?

And what about those horned helmets?

Where to get your Viking fix?

Did you know that...

Which Viking are you?

Planning your raid

So you're ready to head out for the seasonal raiding and pillaging in true Viking style?

No matter where you go in Denmark, you'll always be near a piece of Viking history.

Burial sites, museums, markets, fortifications - Denmark is one big Vikings site!

There is something going for all the family all year round. Get inspiration and plan your trip here.

Find Viking events

Vikings at the National Museum

The National museum is hosting a major exhibition on Vikings in 2013. The exhibition focuses on the core period of the Viking Age, from the late 8th century to the early 11th century. For the first time ever the largest Viking ship ever found is put on display.