Meet the Craftspeople on Museum Island

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From June to September, you can experience the maritime crafts that have kept Nordic wooden boats sailing for…

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

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

Daily Sailing Trips on Roskilde Fjord

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Join us on the fjord aboard the Viking Ship Museum’s traditional Nordic wooden boats. Every day from 1 May to 30…

The ship Sea Stallion from Glendalough is launched into the water last spring 2022 by the guild members

Spring is arriving at the fjord - experience the yearly launch of the ships

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Bring the whole family to the Viking Ship Museum's harbour on Saturday 11 April and experience the raw energy when…

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.

Danish Maritime Archaeologists Discover Flagship Lost in the Battle of Copenhagen on 2 April 1801

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

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

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

Special exhibition: In the Wake of the Vikings

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When visiting the Viking Ship Museum, do not miss the special exhibition 'In the Wake of the Vikings'. The…

The MuseumMystery: A digital game for kids

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The MuseumMystery is a digital game that takes you around the Viking ships and through the story of the Vikings'…

Download Audio guide and listen to dramatic stories

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Imagine if Viking ships could talk. What would they say?

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…