Copenhagen, Denmark

Roskilde Viking Ship Museum & Cathedral

Magnificently Restored Vessels Drive with your guide to Roskilde, where a remarkable repository of Viking artifacts preserves a lost way of life. During your visit to the Viking Museum, marvel at the five 11th-century Viking longboats, deliberately sunk a millennium ago to prevent enemy ships from entering the Roskilde Fjord. Continue to Museumsøen, or Museum Island. See the working Viking boatyard where skilled craftsmen create replicas of wooden ships using the same materials and techniques used by Vikings. You may also observe demonstrations of rune inscription, shield painting and coin striking. Afterward, drive to Roskilde Cathedral, the traditional burial place of Danish kings and queens for more than 500 years. One of the earliest examples of French-inspired Gothic architecture, the cathedral was added to UNESCO’s list of cultural assets in 1995. After time to explore, enjoy a scenic drive back to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.

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