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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.

Marking in the paving of the original Albani Church.
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Marking of the original Albani Church

At Albani Square, you are standing at one of the most important historic sites in Odense. This was once the location of St Alban's Church, the city's first cathedral and the scene of one of the most…
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Odense Old Prison in Mageløs.
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Klaregade - A Street from the Middle Ages

Klaregade is one of the oldest streets in Odense, with a rich history spanning more than 1,000 years. Along with Paaskestræde, it illustrates the extent of early Odense, which developed around…
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Overgade in Odense
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Overgade - A street with Viking roots

Overgade and Vestergade in Odense hold a fascinating history from the Viking Age. Discover how archaeology and urban planning reveal the city’s earliest roots.
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Viking silver dress pin found in Skt. Jørgenspark
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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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Bone comb found in Astrup Mose, Odense
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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.
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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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