Experiences the World of the Vikings - all year around
Explore the five original Viking ships in the Viking Ship Hall and get up close to the reconstructions and the museum’s large collection of boats – in the museum harbor during summer and on land in winter. Follow the boatbuilders’ work at the outdoor yard and inside the boatyard, where Viking ships and Nordic wooden boats take shape. The museum’s exhibitions and workshops bring history to life through storytelling, craftsmanship, and archaeology – inviting you to see, listen, and wonder.
Seasonal activities
Discover the secrets of the Viking Ships
Daily guided tours
Get up close to the five original Viking ships and their fascinating stories. The guided tour offers a vivid insight into seafaring, craftsmanship, and life in the Viking Age.
Visit the Boat Yard
Meet the Boatbuilders at Museum Island
See traditional boatbuilding techniques in practice as the museum’s boatbuilders build and maintain boats using Nordic traditions. Get up close to the materials, tools, and living craft.
Activities - every day, all year around
Climb aboard
Climb aboard the merchant ship and the warship, and 'sail along' as the walls come alive and sound and light from above complete the experience.
Audio Guide
A dramatised audio adventure takes children and adults back to the days when Viking ships sailed the seas.
Help Astrid to solve the MuseumMystery
The MuseumMystery is a digital game that takes you around the Viking ships and through the story of the Vikings' wild journeys.
New Nordic Viking food
Enjoy delicious food and the maritime atmosphere on the Museum Island overlooking the shipyard and the Viking Ship Museum's many beautiful wooden ships.
Museum Shop
See the large range of jewellery, textiles, books and utility items in Nordic design and with inspiration from the Viking Age.
Original Viking Ships
Experience the five original Viking ships, discovered in Roskilde Fjord, which together offer a rich insight into the maritime culture and voyages of the Viking Age.
Events
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Daily guided tours in the Viking Ship Hall (ENG)
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The Hamlet - the Children's Village
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Download Audio guide and listen to dramatic stories
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The MuseumMystery: A digital game for kids
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Special exhibition: In the Wake of the Vikings
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Meet the Craftspeople on the Museum Island