The World of the Vikings
Step into a Viking King’s grave
Visit the Ladby Viking Museum on Funen and discover Denmark’s only authentic Viking ship burial from the year 925, where the a Viking king was buried in his warship.
The museum brings to life the story of the Vikings’ lives and deaths through unique artefacts and narratives.
Opening hours
Monday – Sunday
10 am – 5 pm
Buy tickets
Adults 125 kr. | Children Free
Directions
Vikingevej 123, 5300 Kerteminde
Free bus to the museum from Monday to Friday until 7 August. See the timetable here.
29 June – 7 August
Viking activities for the whole family
Monday to Friday, 11am–4pm
The summer holidays are packed with Viking adventures, and you can join in. Every weekday during the summer holidays, you can meet the Vikings and take part in activities.
Current exhibition
Threads of Fate – Women’s Lives in the Viking Age
12 June 2026 – 12 June 2027
Immerse yourself in the story of women’s lives over 1,000 years ago. Explore local grave finds and delve into the history of women’s work in textile production.
Experiences at the museum
The Ship Grave
Step into the darkness and experience The Ladby King’s ship grave. See Denmark’s only Viking ship grave with the Ladby ship.
The Ladby King's world
In the museum’s permanent exhibition, you can explore the story of the Ladby King’s ship burial and see the magnificent grave goods.
The Ladby Tapestry
The Ladby Tapestry is a 7-metre-long embroidery work, which tells the story of the Ladby Ship, Denmark’s only known Viking ship grave.
The Ladby Dragon
The Ladby Dragon is a longship built as a reconstruction of the ship in the grave, which can be experienced at the museum.
VISIT THE MUSEUM SHOP
Step inside the cozy museum shop and explore an abundance of Viking related items.
