The Hamlet - the Children's Village

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Bring your children or grandchildren to The Hamlet located in the lower level of the Viking Ship Hall.

In the…

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[Translate to English:] Gåden i Dybet særudstilling på Vikingeskibsmuseet. (Foto: Martin Rieck. Fotobehandling: Kim Bredahl, DR)

The Mystery in the Deep: Pop-up Exhibition and Special Tours

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Maritime archaeologists have discovered a massive shipwreck off Copenhagen – a medieval vessel that has now been…

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Maritime archaeologists from the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde have discovered the world’s largest cog during investigations at Lynetteholm.

 Archaeologists reveal a medieval super ship: "It's the World’s largest cog"

For 600 years, the waters off Copenhagen have hidden an exceptional secret. Now, maritime archaeologists from the…

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Maritime archaeologists from the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde have discovered the world’s largest cog during investigations at Lynetteholm.

World’s largest cog discovered in Danish waters: Archaeologists reveal a medieval super ship

For 600 years, the waters off Copenhagen have hidden an exceptional secret. Now, maritime archaeologists from the…

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On September 13, the ship will set the stage for new journeys, as five couples are married by Roskilde’s Mayor, Tomas Breddam. Renowned DNA researcher Eske Willerslev will serve as master of ceremonies.

The Big Day – A Celebration of Love by the Viking Ship Museum’s Harbour

Five couples will say “yes” to each other aboard the Viking ship Sea Stallion, with renowned DNA researcher Eske…

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On Wednesday, August 13 at 10:00 AM, the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde will launch a newly built Gokstad boat – a reconstruction of a Viking vessel from around the year 900.

Viking boat to launch in Roskilde – and soon on its way to Solvang, California

On Wednesday, August 13 at 10:00 AM, the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde will launch a newly built Gokstad boat – a…

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On Wednesday, August 13 at 10:00 AM, the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde will launch a newly built Gokstad boat – a reconstruction of a Viking vessel from around the year 900.

The Gokstad Boat – craftmanship from Roskilde to California

On Wednesday, August 13 at 10:00 AM, the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde will launch a newly built Gokstad boat – a…

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The construction of the Viking ship Skuldelev 5 continues. Copyright: Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde

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…

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Hjalmar; traditional Faroese rowing and sailing boat built by Hanus Jensen and Pernille Rosendahl, along with apprentice Oscar La Pia. Hanus, a Faroese boatbuilder, was responsible for the construction. Photo: Tríona Sørensen / Viking Ship Museum

New Faroese boat built in the spirit of old master boatbuilders

The Viking Ship Museum just launched a new traditionally clinker-built Faroese rowing and sailing boat. The boat is…

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At Tudse Hage off Skælskør in West Zealand lies one of the best-preserved underwater Stone Age settlements in the world. However, the site is in danger of disappearing into the sea forever. Photo: Andreas Kallmeyer Bloch.

Stone Age Atlantis in danger of disappearing into the sea forever

Maritime archaeologists from the Danish Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde face an urgent challenge: one of the…

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