Welcome to the Viking Ship Museum
1000 years ago, the Vikings sailed along the shores of Europe, up rivers and across the open sea throughout the North Atlantic area.
Ships are the essence of the Viking Age. With them, the Scandinavian countries were founded.
The Viking Ship Museum is built around the five original Viking ships from Skuldelev. They are part of a global story about ships, people and things on voyages.
The museum tells the story of how the Vikings changed the World with their ships.
Without ships, no Viking Age.
Exhibitions
The museum features both permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Read more about the museum’s current exhibitions here.
Boat trips on Roskilde Fjord
Boat trips with oars and sails every day from May 1st to September 30th.
![[Translate to English:] Oplev Vikingeskibsmuseets lærerige og sjove aktiviteter for hele familien](/frontend/_processed_/6/6/csm_2021_05_20_15_04_43_WK_ed2b6475c3.jpg "[Translate to English:] Oplev Vikingeskibsmuseets lærerige og sjove aktiviteter for hele familien")
Activities
Activities and experiences change with the seasons.
See what the museum has to offer right now.
Opening hours
Practical information before your visit to the Viking Ship Museum.
See opening hours and admission prices.
Café Knarr
The museum's café is located on the Museum Island, overlooking the beautiful wooden boats.
The food served here is inspired by the world of the Vikings.
Museum Shop
A wide selection of Nordic design, books, games, and jewellery.
Find unique gifts that blend tradition, craftsmanship, and maritime heritage.
News from the Viking Ship Museum
Exploring the mysteries of the Viking Age Warship Skuldelev 5
The fourth season of work on the full-scale reconstruction of the 17 m long warship from the Viking Age has now…
A new and ambitious home for the Viking ships in Roskilde
The winner of the architect competition for the New Viking Ship Museum has been found. On 11 January 2024, the…
Dive into the Past: Explore Shipwrecks at the DocuLab
The exploration of two remarkable shipwrecks found in 12 meters of water during the construction of the artificial…
Researchers to investigate whether Costa Rica shipwrecks are Danish slave ships
In the next few days, marine archaeologists from the Viking Ship Museum and the National Museum of Denmark will be…
Cleaving oak for Skuldelev 5
The boatbuilders are cleaving oak for Skuldelev 5: Tuesday 11/7 from 10:00
![[Translate to english:] Silas Tavs Ravn er formidlingsmedarbejder med særligt ansvar for håndværksformidling. Han har været den primære underviser i forløbene med eleverne fra Rosenkilde Skole under Autismecenter Vestsjælland.](/frontend/_processed_/d/3/csm_2015_05_27_15_41_56_WK_0601cf59ed.jpg "[Translate to english:] Silas Tavs Ravn er formidlingsmedarbejder med særligt ansvar for håndværksformidling. Han har været den primære underviser i forløbene med eleverne fra Rosenkilde Skole under Autismecenter Vestsjælland.")
Børn fra specialskole får nyt mod
A three-year collaboration with Rosenkilde School under The Autism Centre West Zealand have taught us how to create…
A safe home for Roskilde’s Viking ships
With private donations totalling 135 million kroner from VILLUM FONDEN, Augustinus Fonden and Aage og Johanne…
Events
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Viking Camp at 'Strandengen' - the beach meadow
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Visit the boat yard
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Build a Boat workshop