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    Roskilde Viking Ship Museum

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    • Ingólfsskáli Viking Restaurant, Iceland. Source: Ingólfsskáli Viking Restaurant
      Ten Viking-themed destinations for the 2026 summer holidays
      Suggestions and tips for making the most of your vacation with a few Viking excursions.
      3 weeks ago — News
    • Sailing on Roskilde Fjord.
      Roskilde Ship Museum seeking summer sailing instructors!
      Experienced sailors are also needed as crew for sailing trips on Roskilde Fjord from April to September.
      4 months ago — News
    • The reconstruction of the 11th-century Skuldelev 5 ship is progressing at the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, with the hull now taking shape.
      Major step taken in Skuldelev 5 Viking ship reconstruction
      The longest planks have now been connected to the vessel, marking a significant milestone in the building process.
      10 months ago — News
    • Archeological investigations are being conducted at the Roskilde Viking Ship Museum site ahead of the planned construction of a new exhibition building.
      New archeological excavations underway at the Roskilde Viking Ship Museum in Denmark
      The team hopes to discover new artifacts from the Stone Age and Viking era.
      1 year ago — News
    • Viking longships, central to their society’s trade and conquest, now symbolize the adventurous and innovative spirit of the Viking Age.
      The longship as a cultural icon: How ships defined Viking identity
      How did the preeminent piece of early medieval naval technology become intertwined with Viking identity both in the past and present?
      1 year ago — Culture and religion
    • A grant of 2 million Danish kroner will fund a detailed analysis of the proposed new Viking Ship Hall, ensuring the project aligns with climate resilience and sustainability goals.
      New Viking Ship Hall project in Roskilde takes a major step forward
      A feasibility study has been commissioned for the new construction project as museum officials seek to protect the famous Skuldelev ships from storm surges.
      1 year ago — News
    • At Roskilde's Viking Ship Museum, a simple yet innovative technique is helping marine archeologists digitally document holes in ship timber for precise reconstruction.
      A new technique is transforming how Viking ships are studied at Roskilde
      Marine archeologist Mikkel Thomsen has been exploring new ways to help document ancient ships.
      1 year ago — News
    • After decades of service, the replica Viking ship Gaia is retiring, with a new ship already being constructed in Norway.
      Replica of Gokstad Viking ship calls in at Roskilde in Denmark
      The replica Viking boat is making one of its final journeys after 35 years of service.
      2 years ago — News
    • The museum is using advanced 3D scanning technology to document the Skuldelev ships, ensuring their preservation for future generations.
      Denmark’s Roskilde Museum uses digital scanning to preserve Viking ships
      The move comes amid fears of climate change leading to more dramatic and dangerous weather events.
      2 years ago — News
    • Inspired by the Ladby anchor, discovered in a Viking ship burial on Funen Island, Denmark, the Skuldelev 5 reconstruction project follows its well-preserved design.
      English blacksmiths forge Viking anchor in Roskilde, Denmark
      A replica of the Ladby anchor was created with the help of blacksmithing students from England.
      2 years ago — News
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