Fyrkat Viking Museum
Join us on a journey back to the year 980 when Harald Bluetooth ruled Denmark and get a unique glimpse into the Viking life at the Fyrkat Viking Museum.
Hightlights in Himmerland
Photo:Mette Johnson&Destination Himmerland
Inspiration to memorable experiences
Even though Himmerland cannot be compared to either Mallorca or Paris, the destination still offers a big range of experiences. Here, you will not experience overtourism with big crowds of people. So, are you into a quiet holiday far away from the everyday stress and hurry? Go and visit Himmerland.
It is difficult to brag about Himmerland. Or is it? If we should say something ourselves… Himmerland is actually magnificent! This is based on the fact that the destination offers both nature, kilometers of coastline and a local community which are involved in the destination and offers hospitality that are not just ordinary. Besides this, you will also experience a high level of quality in the experiences, activities, food and accommodations.
So welcome to Destination Himmerland - far away from big queues to big attractions, people taking selfies and noisy big cities.
Highlights of Himmerland
Here, you will find inspiration for your next holiday in Himmerland, where you can find experiences for almost everyone. At least if you are into nature, beautiful coastlines, exciting cultural heritage, outdoor experiences and last but not least charm and coziness.
I Himmerland er der rig mulighed for at gå på opdagelse i vikingernes historie. Vil du opleve den imponerende vikingetid kan du besøge Himmerlands to ringborge i Aggersborg og ved Fyrkat. Aggersborg er den ældste og største af Danmarks 5 ringborge. Både Aggersborg og Fyrkat ringborge ligger strategisk godt placeret ved hhv. Limfjorden og Mariager Fjord. Herfra kunne vikingerne gøre deres handel via deres vigtigste trafik- og livsnerve - nemlig ad fjordene.
Begge ringborge er i dag markeret med en omkredsene jordvold, hvori de oprindelige langhuse er markeret med sten. Fyrkat bestod af 16 huse og Aggersborg af 48. Udenfor volden ved Fyrkat kan et rekonstrueret langhus ses.
Ved Vikingemuseum Fyrkat ved Hobro kan du møde vikinger hele sommerhalvåret, som tager der tilbage til den tid, hvor Kong Harald Blåtand og hans vikinger herskede og reagerede i Scandinavien. Oplev vikingerne dyste og alle deres hverdagssysler. I kan både opleve vikingerne kæmpe og træne, men også se dem lave vikingerne hverdagssysler - fx se smeden hamre og støbe, se konerne farve tekstil, smage på vikingemad, prøve at skyde med bue og pil og meget andet.
Himmerland - here we come!
Now, that you are going to Himmerland, it will be nice to know where you can sleep, have a good meal and what to experience.
