News from the Viking Ship Museum

The Viking Ship Museum writes news about current topics we work with at the museum.

Here you can find stories about the boatbuilders' new building projects at the boatyard, the marine archaeologists' excavations and research results as well as information on current exhibitions and activities.

News from is archived by year and can be found by searching in the search box or clicking on the current year in the list under archived news.

Archieved news 2026
The material from the oak trunk will be used in the construction of the 17 metre warship Skuldelev 5, which the boatbuilders are currently working on. Photo: Martin Dael.

Splitting an oak log at the Viking Ship Museum’s boatyard

11/05-2026

The boatyard is facing one of the more extensive and demanding processes this week. An oak trunk measuring 11…

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Dannebroge explodes during the Battle of Copenhagen on 2 April 1801. Maritime archaeologists have now discovered the wreck of the large warship. Painting: The Battle of Copenhagen by Gustaf Boberg, 1801. Dannebroge explodes. Public Domain. SMK.

Flagship Dannebroge Found 225 Years After Battle of Copenhagen

02/04-2026

In 1801, the blockship Dannebroge lay at anchor in Copenhagen harbour as part of the Danish–Norwegian defence…

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