First, Viking followers will probably have to stop in Jutland, a peninsula in Denmark. This place is one of the most important archaeological sites dating back over ten centuries. This small village hides various Viking monuments, including a medieval church and a three-sided runestone that indicates the unification of the Kingdom of Denmark under the ►
First, Viking followers will probably have to stop in Jutland, a peninsula in Denmark. This place is one of the most important archaeological sites dating back over ten centuries. This small village hides various Viking monuments, including a medieval church and a three-sided runestone that indicates the unification of the Kingdom of Denmark under the reign of Harald Bluetooth. But that's not all since the Viking king Gorm the Elder and his son are also behind the construction of several other monuments in Jelling, including a pair of enormous burial mounds dedicated to funeral rites. It turns out that the Viking king is buried in one of these burial mounds. Travelers will have to stay a little longer in Denmark because there are several Viking remains to observe, including Trelleborg, near Slagelse in the northwest of the country. Harald Bluetooth founded this fortress as a defensive device to control maritime traffic between Zeeland and Funen. Visitors will also discover a large Viking cemetery, a museum with archaeological objects, and a Viking village, among others. They will also be able to enjoy the tour carried out by costumed guides. On the Roskilde side, the Viking Ship Museum is a place not to be missed. He has the remains of five Viking Age ships destroyed by the Danes to protect themselves during a clash between them and Norwegian invaders. It is even possible for tourists to take a boat trip to put themselves in the shoes of an authentic Viking. Further on, the town of Ribe presents itself as the oldest town in Denmark and this place will allow tourists to learn more about the customs of the Nordic peoples. Scientists even say that the first Scandinavian coin was minted in this city because of the large number of coins found there. The last point of interest in Denmark is the Lindholm Hoje site. It is the most significant Danish cemetery of the Viking Age and contains nearly seven hundred graves of different sizes. As for the museum positioned on the funerary site, it exhibits multiple artifacts dating from the Viking Age. The next visit is to Norway at the Viking Ship Museum in Oseberg. Two Viking ships dating back to the 9th century and other remnants of Viking history, including utensils, tombstones and treasures, can be observed. Further afield is the Viking Museum of Lofotr on the Lofoten Islands. It is a place where time travel is made possible because this building was rebuilt according to Viking traditions. On-site, travelers can attend fights between warriors or see artisans working iron or doing archery exercises. Then, in Sweden, Birka is a site that shows the commercial influence of the Scandinavians at the time. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and houses the tomb of the famous woman warrior, Birka. Visitors should also know that the site is near the Munsö dynasty, founded by the Viking Bjorn Côtes-de-Fer. In the northeast of Iceland is the village Hofsstadir occupied by a Viking settlement. Many artifacts have been recovered, including pins, combs and other silver, copper and bone clothing. Then, it is very close to the town of Stöng, and travelers will have the chance to visit a reconstructed old Viking farm. It will be a real return to the past for them. In Greenland, Gardhar is a village dating back to the Viking Age. It is the place that served as a refuge for Erik the Red and his daughter Freydis. Today, the ruins of a church built in the 12th century give an unmissable charm to this place. Another point to visit for tourists is the Viking center of Jorvik, located in England. It will be a unique opportunity for them to discover what life was like for a Viking in the country in the 10th century. For the next trip, tourists must embark on Newfoundland, a Canadian province, to discover Anse aux Meadows. The remains of the Viking encampment located near Jellyfish Cove indicate that these people did indeed cross the oceans to discover other lands. ◄
