Opening Hours at the Viking Ship Museum
Seasons at the museum
Summer Season | 1 May to 20 October | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Winter Season | 21 October to 30 April | 10;00 - 16:00 |
It is not necessary to book a time slot or buy tickets to the museum visit in advance.
If you want to go on a boat trip on the fjord (from May 1 to September 30), you can buy tickets online or at the ticket booth on the day.
Season Pass
Buy a Season Pass for DKK 180 and visit the museum for free all year round.
Seasons at the Viking Ship Museum
The museum's activities follow the seasons and there are areas of the museum that are closed during the winter season.
You can learn below which museum activities are open when you come to visit.
Summerseason
1 May - 20 October
The Viking Ship Hall | 10:00 - 17:00 |
The Maritime Archaeologists' DocuLab | 10;00 - 15:30 |
The Boatyard | 10:00 - 17:00 every day |
Sailing trips | Daily from 1 May - 30 September |
Climb aboard a Viking Ship at the Museum Haroer | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Winterseason
21 October to 30. April
The Viking Ship Hall | 10:00 - 16:00 |
The Maritime Archaeologists' DocuLab | 10:00 - 15:30 |
The Boatyard | 10:00 - 16:00 on weekdays only |
Sailing trips | Closed during the Winter |
Climb aboard a Viking Ship at the Museum Haroer | Closed during the Winter |
Wheelchair accessibility
Due to the many steps, there is, unfortunately, limited access to the Viking Ship Hall for wheelchair users.
There is therefore no admission fee to the Museum for guests in wheelchairs and carers have free access to the Museum, on presentation of a valid carer-ID card.
Guide and assistance dogs are of course welcome and wheelchairs are available at the entrance to borrow for your visit.
The Museum Island and the Harbour area are accessible with a wheelchair, and there you can find accessible toilets.
There are a limited number of parking space available for disabled visitors to the Museum.
Transport to the Viking Ship Museum
From Copenhagen: The Viking Ship Museum is located approximately 40 minutes from Copenhagen via Holbækmotorvejen route 21, or 45 minutes via E20.
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Parking
There is a large, free car park by the Museum Island. There are also charging points for electric cars.
During the summer season it may happen that there are no available parking spaces in the museum's car park. In that case, we refer to the other parking options in the area.
» See a map of parking spaces in Roskilde here (the green areas with a black outline are free parking areas)...
Most regional trains from Zealand and Inter-City trains from Jutland stop at Roskilde Station.
Bus route 203 runs to and from Roskilde Station.
» Check departure times at Movia's website (in English) ...
Walking from the station takes 20 - 25 minutes.
Facilities
Guests are very welcome to take photographs in the Museum unless otherwise indicated. Hand-held cameras fitted with a normal flash may be used.
All photographs of the Viking ship Museum’s ships, regardless of the shooting place/location, are subject to the same conditions as photography at the Viking Ship Museum.
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In the basement of the Viking Ship Hall, there are lockers for storage of bags, coats, etc. Use of the boxes is free, but requires a 10 DKK deposit.
You are welcome to bring your own food and use the picnic tables on the Museum island or eat on the grass opposite the Viking Ship Hall.
Strollers must be left outside the Viking Ship Hall. Strollers are welcome on the Museum Island.
It is possible to borrow a stroller - enquire at the Viking Ship Hall or at the Ticket Office on the Museum Island.
Baby changing facilities are available by the toilets at the Café Knarr and the Viking Ship Hall.
Dogs are welcome in the Museum's outdoor areas but are not permitted in the Viking Ship Hall.
Food and drinks
At the Viking Ship Museum you can enjoy the active atmosphere on the Museum Island or the views of the Roskilde Fjord as you dine. Café Knarr offers lovely salads, sandwiches, delicious lunch dishes, homemade cakes, tea, coffee and organic soft drinks and beer.
Daily summer sailing trips
Everyday during the summer from 01 May to 30 September you can experience what it was to be a Viking on board of one of the Viking Ship Museum’s traditional Nordic boats, which are the direct descendents of Viking ships. Everyone on board takes part in rowing, setting the sail and other ‘sailor’s work’.
Group visits
The Viking Ship Museum is a perfect destination for groups. Let us form the basis for your shared experiences. We can arrange sailing trips, guided tours and craft activities for both large and small groups.
Calender
Calendar - see what's on at the Viking Ship Museum