Lindholm Høje
One of the largest Viking Age cemeteries in Northern Europe, with nearly 700 graves outlined in stones shaped like ships and circles. A Viking museum stands nearby.
Lindholm Høje cemetery lies on the slope of Nørresundby Hill on the north shore of the Limfjord. It was in use from about 400 to 1000 AD, and about 700 graves have been identified. Many are outlined with stones in the shape of ships, triangles or circles, creating a unique stone landscape on the grassy slope. The cemetery was buried under shifting sand for centuries, which helped preserve it well. Archaeologists have also found the remains of a Viking village and farmland buried beneath the sand. The cemetery is free to visit. The nearby Lindholm Museum recreates Viking life through models and excavated artifacts (admission about 90 Danish kroner; closed Mondays in winter). From central Aalborg, Bus 2 takes about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
Cemetery open all day; museum 10:00–17:00 (shorter hours in winter; closed Mon)
Nearby sights
- Jomfru Ane Gade
- Aalborg Waterfront
- Monastery of the Holy Ghost
- Utzon Center
- Jens Bang's Stone House
- Aalborghus Castle
- Budolfi Cathedral
- KUNSTEN Museum of Modern Art Aalborg