Ribe VikingeCenter, Ribe
Facts and practical information
Ribe Vikingecenter is an experience centre and open-air museum dealing with Denmark's Viking Age. It is located just outside Ribe.
The centre was established in 1992 and, like similar centres, the main form of dissemination is historical animation. The centre has a large number of volunteers, who come and "live" at the centre in their spare time, and live in the everyday life in which the Vikings are believed to have lived. The area includes a market place from the 700s, a manor house from 980, a longhouse and several townhouses from 825.
Every year a Viking market is held at the beginning of the season. Around 300 Vikings from various reenactment groups come and visit the centre. They come from all over the world, but mainly from Denmark, Germany and Holland. Many locals are involved in the centre.
In 2015, construction of a wooden church began with support from the A.P. Møller Foundation. It is being built with timber from Bregentved Estate by various craftsmen such as carpenters, sculptors and navers. Among the craftsmen is a former employee of the similar museum Middelaldercentret. The largest posts weigh around 700 kg and are decorated with period images.
Ribe VikingeCenter – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Ribe Cathedral, Ribe Kunstmuseum, Ribe Castle and queen Dagmar, Museum of the Vikings of Ribe.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Ribe VikingeCenter open?
- Monday 11 am - 5 pm
- Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
- Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
- Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
- Friday 11 am - 5 pm
- Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
- Sunday 11 am - 5 pm