Sail out on Roskilde Fjord from May to September
At the Viking Ship Museum, you can walk straight from the 1,000-year-old Viking ships exhibited in the Viking Ship Hall down to the Museum Harbour, where you can sail out in one of the Viking ships’ descendants: the traditional Nordic wooden boats. All boats are built at the museum’s boatyard using the same principles and methods as the Vikings once used. Everyone on board takes an active part in the voyage by rowing and setting sail.
At least 10 daily sailings during the high season – selected departures are sold online, the rest on the day at the ticket office.
Practical informations
Prices:
Adults: 300 DKK
Children and youth (ages 4–17): 140 DKK
Admission to the museum is included in the ticket price.
Children under the age of 4 cannot participate in the sailings.
- The trip takes approx. 1 hour, including handing out life jackets and an introduction to the ship and rowing technique.
- As a participant, you are part of the ship's crew and will therefore participate actively on board by rowing and setting sail.
- Every sailing trip is lead by an experienced sailing instructor.
- There are a limited number of seats available for children (4 - 14 years old) and others who are unable to row.
- Children under the age of 4 cannot participate.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- The sailing trip may be cancelled if the weather poses a safety risk.
- Always bring practical clothing and check the weather forecast – it might rain!
- In some cases, the sailing trip may also be cancelled if there are not enough participants in relation to the weather conditions.
- All sailings include a life jacket, which is provided before departure, along with an introduction to the ship, rowing, and sailing.
- All sailings with museum guests are led by one of our experienced sailing instructors, and an experienced crew member is also on board as ship’s assistant.