Viking Ship Museum
Quick Facts
- Location
- Denmark, Roskilde
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 2 hours for the five ships and the boat hall, half a day with a fjord sailing
- Opening Hours
- Daily 10:00-16:00 (winter) · From the opening-hours-and-admission page on vikingeskibsmuseet.dk (checked 5 November 2026): the museum is open every day all year in two bands, 10:00-17:00 from 1 May to 18 October and 10:00-16:00 from 19 October to 30 April. Summer sailing trips on Roskilde Fjord run daily and their tickets include museum admission. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Adults aged 18 and over 165 DKK in summer and 130 DKK in winter · Student: Students with ID 105 DKK in summer and 80 DKK in winter · Buying online saves 10 DKK on an adult ticket and 20 DKK on a family ticket, groups of at least 25 pay 140 DKK in summer and 110 DKK in winter, and student rates need a valid student ID.
- Address
- Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde, Denmark
- Coordinates
- 55.6410, 12.0760
Introduction
The Viking Ship Museum sits on Roskilde Fjord and centres on five genuine Viking warships salvaged and restored from the fjord bed — a window into Norse seamanship and part of a related World Heritage cultural landscape. Beyond the millennia-old hulls and boatbuilding craft, a traditional wood workshop lets visitors watch artisans hew and stitch planks by ancient methods. In summer, replica longships sail the fjord, vividly evoking the Vikings' mastery of the ocean — a lively class where history meets handwork.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00-16:00 (winter) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-16:00 (winter) |
| Wednesday | 10:00-16:00 (winter) |
| Thursday | 10:00-16:00 (winter) |
| Friday | 10:00-16:00 (winter) |
| Saturday | 10:00-16:00 (winter) |
| Sunday | 10:00-16:00 (winter) |
From the opening-hours-and-admission page on vikingeskibsmuseet.dk (checked 5 November 2026): the museum is open every day all year in two bands, 10:00-17:00 from 1 May to 18 October and 10:00-16:00 from 19 October to 30 April. Summer sailing trips on Roskilde Fjord run daily and their tickets include museum admission. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Adults aged 18 and over 165 DKK in summer and 130 DKK in winter |
|---|---|
| Student | Students with ID 105 DKK in summer and 80 DKK in winter |
| Child | Children and young people aged 0 to 17 go free all year |
| Senior | A family ticket for two adults with children aged 0 to 17 costs 310 DKK in summer and 240 DKK in winter |
| Free Admission | A season pass is 200 DKK a year, the Friends Association 350 and the Boat Guild 750, each with free admission |
Buying online saves 10 DKK on an adult ticket and 20 DKK on a family ticket, groups of at least 25 pay 140 DKK in summer and 110 DKK in winter, and student rates need a valid student ID.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Viking Ship Museum?
Monday: 10:00-16:00 (winter); Tuesday: 10:00-16:00 (winter); Wednesday: 10:00-16:00 (winter); Thursday: 10:00-16:00 (winter); Friday: 10:00-16:00 (winter); Saturday: 10:00-16:00 (winter); Sunday: 10:00-16:00 (winter); From the opening-hours-and-admission page on vikingeskibsmuseet.dk (checked 5 November 2026): the museum is open every day all year in two bands, 10:00-17:00 from 1 May to 18 October and 10:00-16:00 from 19 October to 30 April. Summer sailing trips on Roskilde Fjord run daily and their tickets include museum admission. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
How much is the admission for Viking Ship Museum?
Adult: Adults aged 18 and over 165 DKK in summer and 130 DKK in winter; Student: Students with ID 105 DKK in summer and 80 DKK in winter; Child: Children and young people aged 0 to 17 go free all year; Senior: A family ticket for two adults with children aged 0 to 17 costs 310 DKK in summer and 240 DKK in winter; Free Admission: A season pass is 200 DKK a year, the Friends Association 350 and the Boat Guild 750, each with free admission; Buying online saves 10 DKK on an adult ticket and 20 DKK on a family ticket, groups of at least 25 pay 140 DKK in summer and 110 DKK in winter, and student rates need a valid student ID.
Any practical tips for visiting Viking Ship Museum?
Allow About 1.5 hours for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening ~10:00–17:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
How long should I spend at Viking Ship Museum?
A typical visit takes 2 hours for the five ships and the boat hall, half a day with a fjord sailing.
