What's on in Ribe VikingeCenter

Every day offers Vikings, handicrafts, shows, hands-on activities,
and during the season also different events.

Upcoming

Events and activities

Activity
Experience Ansgar ChurchJoin us for a short historical experience.
14:45 - 15:05
Activity
Visit the craftmanWatch and feel free to ask questions!
11:00 - 13:00
Event
Experience Viking RipaWelcome in Viking Ripa
10:00 - 15:30
Activity
Viking gamesChallenge each other in Viking games
10:00 - 15:30
Activity
ArcheryTry handling a longbow
10:00 - 15:15
Activity
Coin makingMake your own Ripa-coin
10:00 - 15:15
Activity
WhittlingWork at the shaving horse using a drawknife
10:00 - 15:15
Activity
Market entertainmentFun games and entertainment in the marketplace
13:00 - 13:20
Activity
Falconry showExperience the falconer’s birds of prey
14:00 - 14:20
Activity
Warrior training for childrenLearn how to fight like a Viking
12:00 - 12:30
Event
The magic of plant dyes11 September 2026 - English language workshop
11:00 - 14:00
MidsummerThe magic of plant dyesExperience Ansgar ChurchVisit the craftmanExperience Viking RipaExperience Viking RipaExperience Viking RipaBlacksmiths' GatheringGlass in the Viking AgeThe Vikings and White ChristLearn more about archaeology and reconstructionsViking WarriorsViking gamesWeapon showArcheryCoin makingWhittlingMarket entertainmentFalconry showViking horses and other animalsThreads, clothing and creed in the Viking AgeA culinary voyage with the VikingsViking tales and storiesWarrior training for childrenBeadmaker's GatheringInternational Viking Market
Knowledge

About the Vikings

The glass beadmaker

Stinging nettle soup

A warming dish full of herbs and vegetables.

From flax to linen

Results of practical experiments with the cultivation and processing of flax carried out at Ribe VikingeCenter.

Hands-on: Tallow candle

Try making a ‘Viking light’ to brighten up the dark season.

Iron extraction

Experiences from iron production experiments and knowledge of methods, furnace types and processes in working with bog iron ore.

Crispy bread cubes

From stale bread to crunchy, seasoned sides for soups and more.

Pit cooked lamb

See here how to build and cook in a pit oven.

Clay-baked roast

Bake directly in the embers for a juicy, tasty result.

Planked salmon

A different and exciting way to cook fish over the fire.

Pancakes with nettles and spinach

Green savoury pancakes to enjoy warm or cold.