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Danes are known descendants after the paladin Vikings. They were 1000 years ago among the world’s best sailors, who went on long voyages to England, Iceland – perhaps even America. But how was it to sail in their elegant ships?

Yes, why not find out – by trying for yourself!

It gives you and your family the opportunity at Roskilde last year. Several times each day during the summer rallies both directly descended from Viking ships from Port Museum in Roskilde’s famous Viking Ship Museum. 12-18 man in each boat has a sail knowledgeable skipper in the stern to guide the participants safely through the 50 minute long trip.

All on board participates actively in the voyage. Veins are the master of command put in the water – with a cheerful chaos to follow. Read the rest of this entry »

Do not be surprised if during your stay in Denmark you meet someone dressed as a Viking and have a chilled pilsner beer, because there are lots of parties and Denmark who have this kind of fun! Come spring, when most of this festival in Denmark going. And in March Bakken, unique in the world’s oldest amusement park, begins with much enthusiasm and revelry. Many traditional events will begin in April, starting with the Queen’s Birthday celebration, so catch the royal family make a public appearance on their balcony at Amalienborg, while watching the impeccably dressed in traditional guardsman and the royal family.

A folk festival in Denmark, Copenhagen, Carnival, stroll through town squares in May. It is a picturesque and colorful feast for families. And for adults and children should visit one of the many Jazz Festival in Denmark in June. Read the rest of this entry »

The oldest city in Denmark, has in its historical area an urban landscape that refers to other times. Ribe is the name of the eponymous district and a port that gave life to the culture of the Vikings, with an activity that placed it in the ninth and tenth century as one of the most important commercial and all Scandinavia.

Ribe is situated in southwest Jutland, and is part of the municipality of Esbjerg, southern Denmark. The city fell into decline after losing the functionality of your port a few centuries ago. However, the settlement lasts remarkable preserving old buildings, including its cathedral, and some 110 homes as part of the assets protected. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the places marked by the Vikings is Ribe, a very ancient city in Denmark and has many attractions for tourists to enjoy. It is a city with much history and where we are with a cityscape that seems frozen in time, which makes the tourists enjoy a lot with everything they see, always closely related to the culture of the Vikings, because they were important in this Denmark area. The port of Ribe had great importance for trade with Scandinavia, so it’s one of the leaders of the trade.

There are a number of houses of great importance in terms of history is concerned, but it is also important to note its cathedral, a marvel of architecture and tourists can admire, as well worth. You can not miss the museums, because the most important highlight the Viking museum, a place where we find many things related to the Vikings, for sure you will like.

Interesting also is to visit different buildings of great importance and meet some of the customs and traditions of the Vikings, because Ribe is a perfect place to learn much more about them. It is a lovely city, very quiet and pleasant, but when you visit you’ll find one of the locations for the Vikings and where we have more references, either at the port, in the museum and others. Sure you visit this city will be your total pleasure and interest.