Vikings in North Jutland

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North Jutland is abundant in ancient monuments and stories from the Viking and Iron Age. Find some of these traces at the circular ramparts Aggersborg and Fyrkat or the burial site of Lindholm Høje.

Walk in the footsteps of the Vikings

Through the year, North Jutland offers many Viking markets, where you can experience Viking craftsmen and their goods. You will also get the opportunity to taste the Viking food, watch a fight or trade goods with marketers. Experience the history of North Jutland.

Viking markets in North Jutland

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Lindholm Høje

Viking Fair at Lindholm Høje

There are birds of prey, horses, food, battlegroups and viking music. Lindholm Høje once again invites you to Northern Jutland’s largest Viking fair which will take place on the last weekend of June. Meet the Vikings at the top of the hills and enjoy a trip back in time.

Fyrkat Viking Center

Vikingecenter Fyrkat consists of the historic ringfort Fyrkat and the Viking Farmstead, which is 9 reconstructed houses, that together constitute a large Viking property. Both dwelling houses and work...

The Aggersborg viking fortress

Of all known Viking castles Aggersborg is without a doubt the largest. It was built by Harald Blåtand in 980-81. The location was chosen because it overlooked the most narrow passage of the Limfjord.A...

The Vikings are coming!

As you may know, Hobro is homestead of the Vikings. Several times during the year, you can experience a lot of Viking activities in the city. Most of them are taking place at Vikingecenter Fyrkat, but...