About The Viking Museum

The National Museum of Denmark provides unique insights about the Vikings. The entire layout of the museum will give you a feel of life in that era, surrounded by the women and the men attired in Viking clothing. There is also the Kings' Hall, where you will see a model of Queen Tove in her royal robes as well as the throne of the King. There is also an African and Egyptian Exhibit.

Must See

  • Sun Chariot from Bronze Age
  • The Danish Prehistory
  • The Danish Middle Ages and Renaissance, Stories of Denmark
  • The Royal Collection of Coins and Medals
  • Classical and Near Eastern Antiquities
  • Ethnographic Collections
  • The Children’s Museum

How to reach

By walking:

Take a short walk from Copenhagen city center to The Viking Museum. It is at a distance of 1 km that can be covered in 10 minutes.

By taxi:

Take a taxi from Copenhagen to The Viking Museum. It is at a distance of 1.3 km that can be covered in 1 minute and costs 55 to 70 DKK.

Tips

  • Guests are allowed to bring their own food and drinks, that can be eaten in the lunchroom. If the weather is good it's also possible to enjoy your food in the garden.
  • Photography is permitted in the museum.
  • The museum has lockers for bags and backpacks, so don't carry anything very valuable.
  • The National Museum of Denmark offers both open guided tours and custom tours for companies and private groups. Check www.en.natmus.dk for details.
  • The Museum Gift Shop is an excellent place to buy souvenirs.
  • Wear sensible footwear.

Visit Time

Sunday:           10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Monday:          10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday:         10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday:    10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday:        10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Friday:             10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday:         10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

1 hour

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Day Ticket Adult: DKK 95
Family Ticket: DKK 80
Child under 18 is free.

Season Pass + 1 Companion: DKK 295
Season Pass for 1 person only: DKK 195

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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Weather

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