Meet the Vikings Day Tour

The itinerary:

• The tour begins at the Land of Legends, the cross between the Iron Age and the Viking era.
• A visit to the "Land of Legends" with our guide, and enter the incredible Viking Kings Hall.
• The visit to the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde will display the ship-building techniques, and our guide will show and explain why the Vikings became so successful.
• Lunch is available either at the Viking Ship Museum's own café or the nearby local Danish-style bakery, and a local pizzeria is close by.
• The last stop of the tour is the Borgringen, the almost lost remains of one of the largest fortresses built around 980 AD. Here, the museum is the centerpiece, with an interesting exhibition that traces the evolution from beliefs in Nordic Mythology (Odin, Thor, Freia, and Loki) to Christianity. The transition not only of faith but also of life and lifestyle.

Site description:

Land of Legends 

Step out of everyday life and travel to the distant past.

Experience the mix of idyllic village life and harsh living conditions with all your senses.

The road to the Iron Age village of Lethra winds between soft hills, and on both sides of the path are the village sheep munching on the wild
grass.

Open the creaky gate and walk inside the village fence, where the thatched houses huddle together.

Move on the the King’s Hall, the Vikings of Lejre Land of Legends will greet you in a courteous manner and let you take a look at life in and around the hall as it might have looked more than 1000 years ago.

Meet the blacksmith by the fireplace, peek into tents and chests or smell the stew simmering over the fire – if you’re lucky you might be
offered a taste.

The campsite is used for teaching on weekdays and you are welcome to visit the children working on the site. They will be happy to tell you about their stay and activities.

Viking Ship Museum

1000 years ago, the Vikings sailed along the shores of Europe, up rivers and across the open sea throughout the North Atlantic area.

Ships are the essence of the Viking Age. With them, the Scandinavian countries were founded.

The Viking Ship Museum is built around the five original Viking ships from Skuldelev. They are part of a global story about ships, people and
things on voyages.

The museum tells the story of how the Vikings changed the World with their ships.

Without ships, no Viking Age.

THE REMAINS OF VIKING FORTRESS - BORGRING
Walk in the footsteps of Harald Bluetooth - and Denmark's transition from Asatruism to Christianity at the remains of Viking fortress, Borgring. Inducted into the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023 and now resurrected as a museum

Where will you be guided?

• The of Legends, besides inside the great hall.
• The Viking Ship Museum.
• Borgringen.
• In the bus between the sites, our guide will elaborate on Danish and Scandinavian present and past.
• The guide speaks English only.

Pickup information:

Pickup is provided from most hotels in the central part of Copenhagen and the cruise terminal. And it ,is included in the fare.

• Pickups are impossible at hotels without parking for the bus, private accommodations, and Airbnb. Or locations around City Square.

• If pickup can not be provided at your accommodation, you will be offered alternatives not far from you.

• Please note pickup begins up to 45 minutes before the announced tour starts.

• It is possible to book your seat on the bus. Just contact: seat@opheliatours.com.

  • The seat booking is free! But you must include: Your name, date of tour, and seat number, according to the seat plan in the gallery.

  • Seats will be distributed on a; "first-come, first-served" basis!

  
  

Other worth to know information regarding the tour:

• Info-tainment!, that's what we call it. Not so many facts that you lose yourself in years, Kings, and wars. And neither so humorous and fun that it becomes a comedy.  But a gentle mix of facts presented in an easy-going way and a twinkle in the eyes, by our excellent driver and
  guide.

• Your driver will be English-speaking and also guide you at the sites.

• No need for cardio exercise on this day. 8000 steps are reached before the end of the day, and you will have to walk on uneven and sometimes muddy tracks.

• And with a lot of fresh air and a taste of the Danish weather. So for clothing, do as the Danes say; "There is no bad weather, just the wrong clothing!"

• Don't wear your Sunday clothing. This can be messy and your shoes will certainly not thank you for this tour.

• Lunch is not included. But the Viking Ship Museum has a café, and nearby is a local Danish-style bakery and a local pizzeria.

  
  

BE AWARE

• People in wheelchairs should not choose this tour. Note, that the driver might refuse you on the tour, should you, despite our recommendation, choose this tour. In this case, no refund will be granted.

• Cane and walking frame users are welcome. But they may be outpaced by the group,

• Please be aware that wet cobblestones and muddy surfaces are extremely slippery; this is especially important
  for users of walking aids.

• Entering the replicated houses or Viking ship, walking on the pier, or in the shipyard is at one's own risk for injury, loss, or damage to clothing and personal items.

• Please be aware that tours with fewer than 6 travelers are most likely to be canceled. (of course, it's 100% money back in case of cancellation). Alternative dates will often be offered.