An evening on the fjord

Evening sailings on Roskilde Fjord

Sail into the sunset in a traditional Nordic boat

Enjoy the beautiful, red light from the summer sunset over Roskilde Fjord up close, and learn more about the sailing technique used by the Vikings. The traditional Nordic boats are clinker-built, like the rest of the Viking Ship Museums boats, which is a tradition that goes all the way back to the Viking age.
This is how the Vikings built their own boats, and therefore the museum has replicated this style, as well as the materials used for building the boats. During the evening sailing on Roskilde Fjord, the sailing instructor will tell you more about working and sailing reconstructed Viking Ships.

Furthermore, you get an introduction to sailing and maneuvering a traditional clinker-built boat, how to work the oars and handling a square sail. Aboard the boat, you are a part of the crew and therefore you’re participating actively when rowing and setting the sail.

Purchasing of a picnic basket in July

During July you can also purchase a picnic basket from Café Knarr, which serves traditional Nordic Viking food with quality ingredients. The picnic basket can be purchased up to one week before departure. 

» See what the picnic basket contains…