Eik Sande

Reconstruction of a ship's boat from the Gokstad ship in Norway, 895.

Karl

Reconstruction of a ship's boat from the Gokstad ship in Norway, 895.

Alternative launch of the Sea Stallion from Glendalough

During this time of corona-virus, nothing is as usual - nor is the spring launch of the Viking Ship Museum's…

Conference postponed until further notice!

Due to the current pandemic, the Viking Ship Museum has been forced to postpone the conference until further…

Armed with spears and shields, the trial participants leave the ship by jumping over thegunwale in the forebody of the ship and then run ashore – Fotos: Catherina Sahl.

Viden om: Vikingetidens sømilitære togter

Seaborne military operations were a trademark of Scandinavian Viking warriors. These operations were characterized…

Information regarding COVID-19

At the time of writing, the conference is not affected by injunctions or prohibitions from Danish authorities.…

Special exhibition: In the Wake of the Vikings

The special exhibition In the Wake of the Vikings is the story about how the five Skuldelev ships have shaped the…

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Skjoldungen is back on the water!

Our Wednesday started at 4.30 where we quickly packed our lunches and stuff - and got ready for departure.

 

 

Pictures from The Wooden Boats from the Fjord Festival and regatta

The Wooden Boats from the Fjord Festival and regatta was held at The Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde August…

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Vikingeskibene

The Viking Ship Hall has been removed from the list of protected buildings and the five Viking ships can now be secured for the future

Due to expected rising water levels in Roskilde Fjord in the coming future, Denmark's Minister for Culture Mette…