The Autumn holidays will return in 2025
In the Viking Age, autumn was a time where crops had to be harvested, the warriors came home from expeditions and the boats had to be maintained over the winter months ahead. The days were getting shorter and the dark time was approaching. In the evening, people gathered around the fire, where stories about gods and heroes were told to help pass the time.
During the autumn holidays, you can visit the Viking Ship Museum and feel the special atmosphere that autumn brings with it.
The program for the autumn holidays will appear on this page during September 2025.
See some of the acticvites below:
Beach meadow - lively activities
The beach meadow is transformed into a living Viking camp with bonfires, a storytelling tent and a training area. Here you can practice your Viking skills: learn to throw a mooring rope, fight like a Viking with a sword, or test your family's strength in a game of tug-of-war.
At the bonfires we bake Birkakiks, a recipe for Viking biscuits recreated from the remains of charred bread found at a trading post in Birka, close to Stockholm.
Museum Island - Experience the art of boatbuilding
On the Museum Island you can learn more about how the magnificent boats are created. See how maritime archaeologists investigate and document the ship finds Svælget 1 and 2 from Copenhagen Harbour in the Maritime Archaeologists' Doculab. At the boatyard the boatbuilders is workning on Skuldelev 5 ship. You are very welcome to ask about their work, tools and choice of materials, or any other questions you may have.
The Build Boat workshop at the shipyard is where children and creative souls can build a model boat and then see how seaworthy their boat is in the water tank next to the workshop.
Viking Ship Hall - play and learn
After playing outside in the cool autumn breeze, warm up in the Viking Ship Hall and explore ancient discoveries. Both kids and adults will enjoy the history and stunning ships sunk 1,000 years ago. Learn from signs, join daily guided tours, or use the Useeum app with audio tracks for kids, adults, or experts. Kids can also solve the Museum Mystery to stop Master Thief Heidenreich's plans.
The museum's new Children's Hamlet offers crafts, role-playing, and storytelling. Pack a chest, tuck dolls into goatskin duvets, or cook by the fire for returning conquerors.
