A day with the Vikings in Frederikssund
Take the S-train to Frederikssund and visit the Viking Settlement on Kalvøen. On ordinary days, it is a short, self-guided visit with the option of a walk and a meal by the fjord. Choose an event day for markets, activities or Viking theatre.
Visit the Viking houses on Kalvøen
Frederikssund Viking Settlement is a small open-air museum beside Roskilde Fjord. Walk among reconstructed Viking houses, follow the wooden walkway and look out across the water from the landing stage.
The settlement includes five pit houses and a longhouse. Look at the shapes and building materials to get an impression of what Viking Age buildings might have looked like.
On ordinary days, you explore independently. Do not expect staffed workshops, Vikings in the houses or a regular activity programme. It is a short visit that you can combine with exploring the rest of Kalvøen.
Choose an event day for more experiences
If you would like to meet Vikings, watch traditional crafts or browse market stalls, choose a day with activities. Events take place on selected dates, each with its own programme.
Check what is happening before planning your trip. A market or activity day can add more to your visit, but what you can experience depends on the individual event.
Enjoy a meal overlooking Roskilde Fjord
Take a break at Restaurant Kalvø, close to the Viking Settlement. Enjoy a meal overlooking the fjord without leaving the area around the Viking houses and waterfront.
Plan your meal around the restaurant’s opening hours and any events. If you are attending Frederikssund Vikingespil, check whether a meal before or after the performance fits your plans. Consider booking a table in advance.
Experience Frederikssund Vikingespil during the performance season
Beside the Viking Settlement is the open-air stage where Frederikssund Vikingespil brings Norse stories to life through theatre, combat and drama.
Performances take place on specific dates and require a separate ticket. Check performance dates and ticket options with Frederikssund Vikingespil, then plan the rest of your outing around your chosen performance.
You can also explore the options for a guided tour of the Viking site. Tours must be booked in advance and are not a regular part of an independent visit.
Take the S-train to Frederikssund
From Copenhagen, take the S-train to Frederikssund Station and continue on foot towards Kalvøen. The Viking Settlement, Restaurant Kalvø and the Viking theatre stage are in the same area, so you can enjoy the outing without a car.
On an ordinary day, combine the settlement with a meal and a walk without setting aside a whole day. On event days, plan your visit around the programme.
Check the restaurant’s opening hours and any ticket requirements before setting off. If you are attending Frederikssund Vikingespil, plan your return journey around the end of the performance too.
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