Viking experiences on Zealand - Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund
Step inside a royal hall, discover Viking ships and follow traces of the past through the landscape. West of Copenhagen on Zealand, Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund offer Viking experiences for all ages. Find museums, crafts, legends and walks, with time for food and a stay along the way.
Find your Viking adventure
Would you like to stand beneath the tall timber beams of a royal hall, build a boat with the children or walk among great stones that trace the shape of a ship?
In Fjordlandet, west of Copenhagen on the Danish island of Zealand, there are many ways to explore the Viking Age. Bring the family, follow ancient traces into the landscape or discover stories of kings, heroes and monsters. Your journey starts here.
Roskilde - discover the Vikings’ ships
A ship could carry the Vikings far into the world. At the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, you can get close to the original ships found in Roskilde Fjord. Study their shapes, look at the timber and imagine the people who built them and set sail.
On Museum Island, the story continues through boatbuilding and craftsmanship. If you would like to experience the fjord from the water, a sailing trip with the museum can become part of your visit.
Lejre - step into the landscape of kings
In Lejre, you encounter both great halls and tiny discoveries. Step inside the Viking Hall at Land of Legends Lejre and let your eyes follow the timber beams towards the roof. Here, the scale of ancient construction becomes something you can feel.
In Gl. Lejre, or Old Lejre, traces of the original halls lie in the open landscape. At Lejre Museum, you can discover the finds and stories of this ancient centre of power. Land of Legends and Old Lejre are separate places to visit, each opening a different door to the past.
Frederikssund - Viking houses and stories beside the fjord
Beside Roskilde Fjord in Frederikssund, you can explore reconstructed Viking houses on Kalvøen. The buildings and their surroundings invite you to imagine everyday life close to the water.
At Frederikssund Vikingespil, legends come to life on an open-air stage. During performances, stories of gods, people and power become an experience beneath the open sky.
Turn your Viking experiences into a trip
A day among the ships in Roskilde? A journey between royal halls and Viking traces in Lejre? Or a couple of days with time for discoveries, good breaks and an overnight stay?
Our guides help you choose and bring your trip together. Find the one that suits your time and the experiences you would like to enjoy.
Taste the history
Make room for flavour on your journey. At Café Knarr beside the Viking Ship Museum, ingredients known to the Vikings meet a modern kitchen. The boatyard and wooden vessels provide the setting for your break.
At Snoremark, the experience continues in the glass. Here, the history of mead meets contemporary brewing, with historically inspired recipes alongside modern interpretations.
Stay a little longer in Viking country
Give your discoveries more time. An overnight stay lets you linger beside the fjord, take another walk into the landscape or explore somewhere new the next morning.
Choose a comfortable base for your Viking adventures or find a place in nature where the day ends beneath the open sky.
