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Viking Ship Museum

Roskilde, Denmark

History

Five Viking ships, sunk around 1070 to block the fjord, are displayed here, with replica boats moored in the harbour. Entry fee; the car park is by the water, a short walk from Roskilde Cathedral.

Nearest town
Roskilde, Denmark
Category
History & culture
GPS
55.6509, 12.0798

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Denmark: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Tolls on the Great Belt and Øresund bridges. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Roskilde CampingCampsite
    3 km from Viking Ship Museum
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Jyllinge LystbådehavnMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Viking Ship Museum · 8 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tangloppen CampingCampsite
    20 km from Viking Ship Museum
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Holbæk Marina AutocamperpladsMotorhome stopover
    21 km from Viking Ship Museum · 10 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • DCU-Copenhagen Camp "Absalon"Campsite
    22 km from Viking Ship Museum
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Skovly CampingCampsite
    22 km from Viking Ship Museum
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Denmark · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Viking Ship Museum?

Viking Ship Museum is in Roskilde, Denmark, at GPS 55.6509, 12.0798. It is about 22 km from Køge.

Can you camp near Viking Ship Museum?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Roskilde Camping, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 52 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Viking Ship Museum?

Viking Ship Museum is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: North Zealand: Hamlet’s castle and the Danish Riviera.

What is there to see near Viking Ship Museum?

Places worth a stop nearby: Roskilde Cathedral (1 km), Nyhavn (32 km), Frederiksborg Castle (35 km) and Louisiana Museum of Modern Art (46 km).

When is the best time to visit Viking Ship Museum?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)