Viking Ship Museum
Day 8 - If one imagines Danes today are like their ancestors, the aggressive, violent Vikings, then one is sadly mistaken. Todays Danes are laidback, peaceful and informal. However, if you are intrigued with Danes colourful past then visit The Viking Ship Museum located in Roskilde (home of the world famous music festival).
The Viking Ship Museum is located at the foot of Roskilde Fjord beside the Roskilde harbour, approximately 30 kilometres west of Copenhagen. It all started in 1962 when five Viking ships were rescued and resurrected from the harbour.
The Museum was built to house and reconstruct these unique vessels. They were built for various purposes, to sail different waters and by different Viking builders. The museum has outgrown its initial role, and there are now other Nordic boats housed here. There is an artificial island next to the museum which houses archaeological workshops and educational institutions.
May to September Open 10.00 to 17.00 Adults 80 DKK Students 70 DKK Children up to 17 years free
October-April Open 10.00 to 17.00 Adults 50 DKK and students 40 DKK Children up to 17 years free
P.S. I hope this blog makes sense. Sorry it´s taken me so long to blog again but I´ve been sick with the flu!
