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Vikingeskibsmuseet

Vindebader 12, Roskilde DK-4000 , Denmark
46-30-02-00
As featured in Copenhagen for young kids
Ranked #2 of 9 attractions in Roskilde
4.5 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums, Ships, Museums
Fee: Yes
Owner description: Warships await you at the Viking Ship Museum. Don't worry, they won't open fire. This museum is dedicated to education about boat building,...... more » Owner description: Warships await you at the Viking Ship Museum. Don't worry, they won't open fire. This museum is dedicated to education about boat building, archaeology and Viking life. It's a favorite among kids, and visitors of all ages can take to the water in traditional vessels. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. seven days a week, until 5 p.m. in summer months. « less
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The museum shows the ancient Viking ships found 50 years ago in Roskilde fjord. But the grounds around it are even more fascinating. There are numerous boats that are reconstructions of Viking and other traditional boat types. You can see the entire process of reconstructing the boats and the technology used. Workshops show everything from sail weaving, rope making, selecting... More

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Sydney, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Waste of money, can see enough by wandering around outside. The 5 boats that have been restored are not enough to keep anyone interested for more than 10 minutes. More

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Tonbridge, United Kingdom
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Free train travel to Roskilde from Copenhagen with a Copenhagen Card, but not free entry to this museum. We were here the Saturday after Easter and you could see the preserved old boats and the reconstructions, but little else. The film was in Danish... Maybe they do it in English in the high season. I find the construction if these... More

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Roskilde, Denmark
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

In a word...boring. The saddest excuse for a museum I have ever seen. Save your money for the entrance fee and simply walk around outside the museum. It is located at the Rosilde Fjord with a beautiful marina and is surrounded by old fisherman's cottages that overlook it. A walk through the neighborhood just above the fjord is beautiful and... More

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Brampton, Canada
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

I loved visiting this place. The Viking ships that were made here are amazing and the displays were fantastic too. The museum across the bridge from the working Viking ship museum was outstanding as well. I recommend taking a voyage in the Viking Ship. The exhibits were very good and the gift shop had some wonderful recreations of Viking artifacts... More

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Juba, South Sudan
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Lovely location and offers activities for kids. Not overwhelming and easy to get round. Nice restaurant just outside the museum. More

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Copenhagen
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

Has known this museum since it started. ( played where it is situated as a kid) Visited again recently. A Fantastic place for every one. Children,Parents,Old Folks. You can look,play, experience, try to sail a Viking Ship - Also she town og Roskilde is Beuatifull. Out-door/indoor . More

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Malmo, Sweden
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

Seeing how people managed to live and explore that many years ago is so inspiring. More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
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You really see the old viking ships. They are reconstructed, but you can easily get the feeling of how they were originally. Outside, you can see a lot of replicas, and you can even sail them!! (quite expensive, tough) More

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Blue Mtns NSW
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

We travelled there by train from Copenhagen and then caught the local bus. There is a large display hall with Viking ships and much information about the history of various voyages. You can pay for a sail in a longboat on the nearby fiord. This was a great experience. More

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