Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde, Denmark. Open Daily. Admission Charged.

Details

Accessibility:

There is a large, free car park at the museum, with some disability spaces. The Museum is in 2 parts: the mid-20th century concrete building which contains the remains of the 5 original Viking ships has limited access for wheelchair users, but the Museum Island and Harbour area are wheelchair accessible. There are wheelchairs available for use at the museum entrance. There are accessible toilets in the Café Knarr at the Museum Island. Guide/assistance dogs are welcome in the museum.

Brief Description:

The museum is based on the Vikings and their maritime craftsmanship and shipbuilding skills. You can see 5 original Viking ships in the mid-20th century concrete building and learn about the Viking’s history in the museum, and in the area around the Café Knarr at the Museum Island,ships can be seen under repair.

Further Information:

Address:

Vikingeskibsmuseet: Vindeboder 12 . DK-4000 Roskilde

Email:

museum@vikingeskibsmuseet.dk

Phone:

+45 46 300 200

Website:

http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/

Opening Hours:

Daily opening hours: 10:00 - 16:00

Summer and holiday hours: 10:00 - 17:00

Closed: 24, 25 & 31 December

Admission

Children (0-17) Free

Adults 85DKK (120DKK summer and holiday hours)

Students 75DKK (105DKK summer and holiday hours)

Groups (16 or more): Adults 75DKK (105DKK summer and holiday hours)

Students 6-DKK (90DKK summer and holiday hours)

Wheelchair users and carers (with a valid carer id card) Free

Directions:

Roskilde is on Route 21 from Copenhagen and the museum on just off Route 01 in Roskilde.

Latitude: 55.650758, Longitude: 12.080549

Transport:

By train - Most regional trains from Zealand and Inter-City trains from Jutland stop at Roskilde station (but there is a 30 minute walk to the museum).

By bus - Bus route 203 runs to and from Roskilde station.

Amenities:

The museum has a cafe (Café Knarr) which sells snacks and drinks and a restaurant (Restaurant Shekken) which offers fine dining.