Excursion Era of the vikings tour at Aalborg

Aalborg is Denmark's 4th largest city - a twin city sprawled on both sides of the Limfjord Sound which connects it to the open ocean 25 km away. Aalborg was founded by Vikings in the late 900's and prospered on fishing and the land and sea trade going across and upon the Limfjorden. Board a motor coach on the pier to begin this Viking journey.

Fyrkat,Fyrkat Ring Fortress

Drive for approx. 1 hour through the historic and idyllic countryside to reach your first stop; a recreation of a Viking farmstead depicts everyday life for Viking farmers. The farm is a reconstruction of an actual farm found near Jelling-the hometown of Harald Bluetooth. During summer season, the farmstead is populated with local volunteer enthusiasts who dress in Viking garb and perform various household chores and cultural traditions, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse into the world of Vikings.

Visit one of the oldest so-called Ring Fortresses built in Denmark around the year 980 AD, where we enjoy a short glass of mead.

Lindholm Hoje

Continue the journey across the bridge for approx. 1 hour over the Limfjorden to reach the ancient Viking site of Lindholm Hoje - one of the most important ancient monuments in Denmark.

The burial site has 700 graves in stone settings and a settlement dating from the Late Iron Age and the Viking era. Follow your Viking expert guide close up to the burial site, where history becomes alive.

Afterwards, explore the onsite museum, which contains a fascinating exhibition about the settlement on the area or take a change to pick-up a real Viking Souvenir or Viking artifact.

After your visit here, return to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Lindholm Hoeje Vikin site,Fyrkat Ring Fortress,Viking Farmstead

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.74 mile (about 1,2 Kilometers), at times over uneven surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and at the sites visited. Walking in the sites visited is at guests 'discretion. This tour is recommended for guests in good physical condition. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. We suggest you wear warm, layered clothing with flat, closed-toe, non-slip walking shoes and a light, weatherproof jacket. Due to the local climate, most of the coaches are air-cooled. The order of the visits may vary.