Trelleborg Viking Fortress, Zealand, Denmark
4.0 (185 reviews) Spent Ranking #1 in West Zealand Speciality Museums
Experience a Viking settlement
One of the places where the Viking Age can be experienced close at hand is the Viking fortress of Trelleborg, near Slagelse in West Zealand. In an area of natural beauty, are the impressive remains one of the Vikings' great ring fortresses. Trelleborg was constructed around AD 980 by King Harald Bluetooth. Come close to the Vikings of 1000 years ago in the surroundings of the Tude valley. The museum at Trelleborg includes models, archaeological finds and reconstructions that give a vivid impression of Trelleborg's history, its inhabitants and the function of the fortress. Meet the Vikings and participate. Experience the lives of the Vikings close-up at the reconstructed village of Slaglose. During certain holiday periods, Trelleborg also offers visitors a wealth of activities, displays and events. Try the crafts and daily tasks of the Vikings yourself! You can bake a flat bread, forge a knife, fire a Viking longbow, cast jewellery or take part in warrior training. During the summer holidays and other holidays, you can meet the museum's Vikings, who can tell you about life during times of war and peace in the Viking Age. There are also special activities during the Easter holiday and autumn half-term in October at Trelleborg. Check the calendar on the Trelleborg website to see what activities are taking place and then plan your visit. Cafe Trelleborg serves cold drinks, freshly brewed coffee and tea with delicious cakes, and offers views of the attractive surroundings. Order a delicious meal in keeping with what was eaten in King Harald Bluetooth's time. Admission to the museum and fortress area is free during normal opening hours. An entrance fee is charged when the Viking Festival is held between 12 July and 20 July. The museum is closed from November 2014 until March 2015. Dogs are welcome, but should be kept on a lead and owners are requested to clean up after them.
Address
Trelleborg Alle 4, Slagelse 4200 Denmark
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Website
http://www.natmus.dk
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 4:08
User Ratings
4.0 based on (185 reviews)
Reviews
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4Eric_el_Vikingo 5:00 PM Aug 10, 2022
Charming landscape and interesting reconstruction
This site allows you to visit one of the best preserved Viking forts that remain in Denmark. The level of conservation of the ramparts and the outline of the longhouses is very good and helps you visualize how the fortress would have looked in it’s heyday. On the grounds there is also a reconstruction of a longhouse that although lacking in certain ways (it’s a reconstruction from the 1940’s) for sure has it’s charm. The local small museum attached to the site (with a separate entrance fee) is though somehow lacking and could be avoided.
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4NemoTraveler 5:00 PM Jul 30, 2021
Viking Museum
The Trelleborg Viking Fortress is part of the National Museum of Denmark and is located near the city of Slagelse in Western Zealand. The ring fortress is a part of an ancient defense system, dating back to the King Harald Blaatand (Bluetooth), i.e. before 1000. The museum has a fine collection of Viking artifacts found on the site. Also there is a reconstruction of a Viking house. We visited during the Viking Summer at Trelleborg. This included a tent camp with craftsmen, traders and Viking warriors, making the visit even more interesting.
