Back to the Vikings
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Port
Aalborg, Denmark
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$310
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Board a coach on the pier and set out on a Viking raid of your very own.
Driving to the town of Hobro, you're headed to one of the oldest of the Viking ring-fortresses in Denmark. It was built around AD 980 by Danish King Harald Bluetooth. The fortress sits on a strategic inlet, near the ancient trading routes between the northern and central parts of Jutland. Visit the Ring Fortress designed, as the name implies, in a circle with four gates. In each of the four quadrants, four longhouses of identical design are arranged in a square around a smaller house in the middle. In peacetime, the fortress was more of a village in which warriors, craftsmen, women and children lived and worked. This site was excavated in the 1950s and the earthworks, walkways and foundation outlines re-established, giving you a wonderful sense of the scale and importance of the fortress. A Viking longhouse replica situated outside the earthworks showcases life in the Middle Ages.
Nearby, a re-creation of a Viking farmstead depicts everyday life for Viking farmers of that period. The farm is a reconstruction of an actual farm found near Jelling -- the hometown of Harald Bluetooth. At the farm enjoy mjød (mead) a sweet Viking drink made of honey.
Continue your adventure at the ancient Viking site of Lindholm Høje, where you will be treated to a Viking inspired lunch plate with many delicious local specialties. Your lunch includes local caught salmon, shrimps and delicatessens from the local butcher. A meal that may have been enjoyed by the Vikings but definitely upgraded with a twist.
After lunch, discover one of the most important and best-preserved ancient monuments in Scandinavia. Lindholm Høje dates back to the late Iron Age and the Viking era. Dug out from a thick layer of sand, it has kept its secrets close for hundreds of years. Your guided Viking experience will begin with a short walk to a burial site scattered across a hilltop, with a beautiful view of the fjord. Reaching the top of the hill, take in the spectacular sight of the 700 graves in stone settings -- something far beyond the ordinary. Hear about the fascinating history of the tombstones, making it easy to envisage the Vikings' past.
To complete your day of discovery, visit the on-site museum that contains a fascinating exhibit on the Viking settlements found close to the burial ground before you return to your ship.
Please note: Wear sturdy walking shoes. Tour operates in all weather conditions; dress warmly in layers with a wind- and waterproof outer layer.