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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Viking Ring Fortress Nonnebakken
Viking Castle NonnebakkenThe Viking castle at Nonnebakken was one of at least five known ring castles, which King Harald Bluetooth built around 980. The others are Aggersborg at the Limfjord, Fyrkat
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Odin's Odense - Iron Age and Viking Age
Join us for an adventure at the Iron Age Village of Odin's Odense, a unique ancient environment that brings 2,000 years of history to life!
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Odense Cathedral - St. Cnut's Church
Odense Cathedral was built in the 14th century. It is a Gothic cathedral with a high and bright nave, and in the crypt you will find the remains of Saint Cnut, Denmark's last Viking king. The cathedral is also known as Saint Cnut's Church.
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Statue - Cnut the Holy
King Cnut was very a important figure in Odense's history during his reign from 1080 to 1086. Aelnoths Saga written in Odense around 1120 tells the story of the king who was killed by rebellious
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Marking of the original Albani Church
This marker shows the location of the wooden church, St. Albani, where Denmark's last Viking king, Cnut the Holy, was murdered on July 10, 1086.
Photo: Joan Jensen© VisitOdense
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
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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Åsum - City of the Norse Gods?
Åsum holds fascinating traces from the Viking Age and Late Iron Age. Discover a historic hub where trade, craftsmanship, and Norse beliefs came together.
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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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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.
Download a map with more signs of Vikings in Odense
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The Funen Viking Route
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De Vikingroute op Funen
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