About The Viking Ship Museum

All the Viking ships at the museum were once ocean-going vessels before they were hauled onto land to be used in burial rituals for their wealthy owners. In the burial mounds, archeologists unearthed skeletons, beautiful wood carvings, and a diverse range of artifacts from the fascinating world of the Vikings. You can see all of the beautifully-crafted grave gifts found with the ships, ranging from everyday objects and utensils to religious artifacts with breathtaking details. Every day, three times per hour, a film is played to take the audience on a unique visual journey into the history of a Viking ship. There is also an outdoor café serving light snacks.
A museum dedicated to the iconic warships of the Vikings is something that you can easily spend a few hours exploring. The Vikings were a fierce community of pirates who roamed the seas in their wooden ships and raided lands on their way. The main section of this museum is the Viking Ship Hall - an exhibition of five original Viking ships that were excavated in 1962 from Roskilde Fjord. The rest of it is the Boat Yard, where archeological work continues round the year. Here, you can also understand the historical background and culture of the Vikings. You'll especially enjoy the Jetty, where you can actually climb onboard recreations of the vessels in the water as well as try on traditional Viking costumes and participate in activities. In warm months, you'll also see coin minting, jewelry making, and shield-painting sessions.

Must See

  • The Oseberg Viking ship
  • The Gokstad Viking ship
  • The Tune Viking ship
  • Vikings Alive
  • Museum Shop
  • 5 Vikings Ships
  • Viking tools
  • Films about the Viking ships and Sea Stallion from Glendalough
  • Museum Harbour
  • Boatyard

How to reach

Bygdøyfergen: Ferry from Rådhuskaia to Dronningen.

Bus nr 30, direction Bygdøy, to Vikingskipene. 

By walking:

Take a walk from Roskilde city center to Viking Ship Museum. It is a journey of 1.1 km that can be covered in 13 minutes.

By bus:

Take a bus from Duebrødrevej to Vikingeskibsmuseet. It is a journey of 1.3 km that can be covered in 3 minutes and costs 17 to 24 DKK. It is followed by a short 4-minute walk to the Viking Ship Museum.

Tips

  • The Museum is wheelchair accessible.
  • An elevator is available.
  • The shop has a wide range of goods related to the Viking era: jewelry, souvenirs, games, toys, and books about Vikings for children and adults.
  • Paid parking for private cars behind the museum, 12 kroner per hour during the summer season, free during the winter season.
  • You can download their free audio guides.
  • Tickets are not sold online. They are sold at the entrance of the museum. They accept major credit and debit cards.
  • The museum has small shops selling the replicas of the five Viking ships at an affordable price to the visitors.
  • At different times of the year, ticket prices vary.
  • The museum remains shut for Christmas and New Year.
  • In the basement of the Viking Ship Hall, there are lockers for storage of bags, coats, etc. Use of the boxes is free but requires a 10 DKK deposit.
  • Children and young people under the age of 18 always have free admission at the Viking Ship Museum.
  • Children under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Photography, without flash and a stand, is permitted.
  •  Outside food can be brought and enjoyed outdoors at the tables on the Museum Island or on the lawn around the museum.

Visit Time

Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday: 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Adults: NOK 100

Students/Seniors: NOK 80

Children under 18: Free

Staff and students at UiO: Free

Refugees/asylum seekers: Free

Season ticket, adult: NOK 400

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Time you can spend

1 hour

 

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Weather

Clear Sky -3.86°C

 

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