SUMMER HOLIDAYS:
Viking activities for the whole family
Visit the museum of Denmark’s oldest royal tomb. Meet the Vikings, and take part in Viking experiences for all ages.
Visit the shooting range, try longbow archery and Viking spear throwing.
You can also visit the clay workshop and learn about Viking ceramic pots, pottery and pottery weights. Try your hand at making something in clay.
You can also explore the museum’s many opportunities to play and dress up on your own.
Practicalities
Where: The Viking Museum Ladby
When: Monday – Friday at 11 AM – 4 PM
1 July – 23 August 2024
For children and their adults
Price: 25 DKK per acitivity.
The shooting range
Try your hand at archery with replicas of Viking Age bows, and see if you can hit the target.
When: Monday – Friday in weeks 27 – 34 at 11 AM – 4 PM
Price: 25 DKK
The clay workshop
Hear about Viking Age ceramics and try your hand at making something out of clay. The clay workshop is for people of all ages.
When: Monday – Friday in weeks 27 – 34 at 11 AM – 4 PM
Price: 25 DKK
Spear throwing
You can also try spear throwing with replicas of real Viking spears.
When: Monday – Friday in weeks 27 – 34 at 11 AM – 4 PM
Price: Free
Stone throwing
Grab a stone, aim and throw! Try to hit the shield or Viking helmet.
When: During opening hours
Price: Free
Viking games
Fight like Vikings with swords and shields made of wood. Or try the Viking playground.
When: Monday – Friday in weeks 27 – 34 at 11 AM – 4 PM
Price: Free
Try Viking clothes
Both children and adults can dress like Vikings in the Viking Wardrobe.
When: During opening hours
Price: Free
Viking for a Day
– A bag full of experiences
With Viking for a Day, the whole family can experience the world of the Vikings first-hand when you visit the Viking Museum Ladby. At the museum’s ticket sale you can rent a bag of experiences so you can explore the Viking world together.
Treasure hunt for children
The Viking king of Ladby was a very rich man. He was buried in his ship 1100 years ago along with many treasures. But which is the King of Ladby’s greatest treasure?
Find 12 of the Viking king’s valuable grave goods at the museum. Hand in your answer sheet at the museum shop to enter the exiting prize draw.
