Ribe VikingeCenter
An open-air museum recreating a Viking-age market and farmstead, with craftspeople at work, falconry shows, and Viking food.
The Ribe VikingeCenter is about 2 km south of the old town. Based on archaeological evidence, it recreates Ribe's market of around 800 AD, a Viking longhouse, and a farmstead. Costumed actors forge iron, weave cloth, and bake bread. In summer there are falconry displays, archery, Icelandic horse riding, and Viking combat demonstrations, and children can take part in hands-on crafts. It is open from early May to October (closed in winter), and admission is about 180 Danish kroner. From the old town, it is about 25 minutes by bike or on foot.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–16:00, May–Oct (extended in Jul–Aug)
Nearby sights
- St. Catherine's Church & Priory
- Ribe Old Town
- Ribe Night Watchman Tour
- Museet Ribes Vikinger
- Ribe Cathedral (Ribe Domkirke)
- Ribe Kunstmuseum
- Riberhus Castle Mound
- Wadden Sea Centre (Vadehavscentret)