Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde
Vikingeskibsmuseet
Displays five original 11th-century Viking warships, with a harbor boatyard where you can watch replicas being built, and summer Viking ship sailing.
In 1962, five Viking ships that had been deliberately scuttled by the Vikings to block navigation were raised from the Roskilde Fjord. After restoration, they are displayed in a waterfront gallery with the fjord visible through the windows. The outdoor boatyard builds replica Viking ships using traditional methods. In summer, visitors can take part in a roughly one-hour Viking ship rowing experience (for an extra fee). Admission is about DKK 180. The museum is about 30 km from Copenhagen; a 25-minute train ride takes you to Roskilde Station, where you can combine your visit with Roskilde Cathedral (a World Heritage Site), the burial place of generations of Danish monarchs.
Opening hours
10:00–17:00 (10:00–16:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Roskilde Cathedral
- Frederiksborg Castle
- Home of Carlsberg
- Grundtvig's Church
- Tivoli Gardens
- Torvehallerne
- Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
- Copenhagen Botanical Garden