Find traces of the Viking Age in Odense
Viking Age stories fascinate people all over the world and in Odense they live on to this day. Odense's Viking history offers unique experiences such as the area around Harald Bluetooth's ring fortress Nonnebakken and Cnut the Holy's last remains and much more.
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What to see
As one of Denmark's oldest cities, Odense has a unique cultural heritage that can be experienced and explored in the modern metropolis that Odense has become.
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Marking of the original Albani Church
On Albani Square, you are standing at one of the most important historic sites in Odense. This was once the location of St Albani Church, the city's first cathedral and the setting of one of the most…
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The Oldest Odense - Klaregade
In the heart of modern Odense lies a place where the city's story stretches back more than 1,100 years. When you stand on Klaregade, you are standing in what is considered the oldest part of Odense.
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Overgade - A street with Viking roots
As you walk along Overgade and Vestergade in the heart of Odense, you are following a route that has served as the city's backbone for more than 1,000 years.
Photo: Søren Greve
Viking Silver Dress Pin
An Impressive Dress Pin Reveals Life and Connections in the Viking Age Beneath the ground in Odense’s Sankt Jørgens Park, a laborer discovered a remarkable Viking-era dress pin, measuring 31 cm, that continues to fascinate history enthusiasts and experts alike.
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The Viking Comb from Astrup Mose
In Astrup Bog near Odense, a Viking comb was discovered that offers insight into beauty ideals and hygiene during the Viking Age. The find challenges the stereotype of wild and scruffy Vikings.
Download a map with more signs of Vikings in Odense
MO_vikingefolder med miniaturer_DK.pdf
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The Funen Viking Route
17011_REDINK_M65 - Vinkingeruten FYN_WEB-3-ENG.pdf
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De Vikingroute op Funen
17011_REDINK_M65 - Vinkingeruten FYN_WEB-4_NL.pdf
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