The Vikings in Aalborg
How did they live in the Iron and Viking ages in Aalborg? What did they eat and drink? What did they believe in? All this is presented through exciting new techniques as well as the original burial site at Lindholm Høje and Lindholm Høje Museum.
Based on the recovered relics, you will be introduced to Viking life through magnificent reconstructions, panoramas, illustrations and 3D animations.
Stories from the Viking age
At Lindholm Høje you will find exhibitions and the history of the area comes alive. With an outset in the recovered relics, you will be introduced to Viking life through magnificent reconstructions, panoramas, illustrations and 3D animations. Experience how the inhabitants of Lindholm kept cattle, worked the field, built and decorated their houses, cooked, wove and traded.
The Vikings at Lindholm Høje
How did they live in the Iron and Viking age in Aalborg? What did they eat and drink? How was the everyday life and the celebrations, and what was the religion? All this is presented at the original burial site at Lindholm Høje and the Lindholm Høje Museum.
Arson or Accident?
Criminal cases from years gone by can be solved, when archaeologists, fire technicians and forensic scientists work together. You can experience an example of this process in the new exhibition building at the Lindholm Høje Museum
Lindholm Høje Museum
At the Lindholm Høje Museum you will experience in an exciting way way how the vikings lived in Aalborg...
History comes alive
In an around Aalborg, you can visit one of the biggest Viking age trading centers or some of the other viking related attractions. You can also experience one of the most beautiful and interesting dolmens in Denmark or visit Aalborg Historical Museum, where you can discover the fascinating story of Aalborg, starting when it was founded 1,200 years ago.
The Neolithic Stone - Troldkirken
On a hill top near the Limfjord, you will find "Troldkirken" (The troll church), one of Denmark's most beautiful dolmens. The dolmen dates back to the Neolithic age and is situated close to Sønderholm.
Vikings in Denmark
All of Denmark is bursting with great viking experiences throughout the year. Ancient monuments, mystic runestones, stunning longships, open-air life-size villages, burial mounds, mesmerising museums and much, much more.
Good old days
Are you curious to explore how people lived for hundred years ago, here you find suggestions on museums and historical buildings in Aalborg.
The Franciscan Museum
The Franciscan museum is situated under one of the busy shopping streets in Aalborg, Algade. Go underground with an elevator to see the well-preserved medieval ruins of the Franciscans in Aalborg, established around 1250.
Aalborg Historical Museum
There are many exciting thinks to see for the whole family when visiting Aalborg Historical Museum- from skeletons from the Iron Age to merry-go-round horses. And just bring the kids as there are plenty of things for them to touch and try…