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
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
From tree trunk to roof shingles26 June 2026 - German language workshop
11:00 - 13:00
Event
Beadmaker's GatheringJune 27 - June 28, 2026
10:00 - 16:30
Event
Viking tales and storiesJune 29 - July 3, 2026
10:00 - 16:30
Event
A culinary voyage with the VikingsJuly 6 - July 10, 2026
10:00 - 16:30
Event
Threads, cloth and creed in the Viking AgeJuly 13-17, 2026
10:00 - 16:30
Event
Viking WarriorsJuly 27 - August 2, 2026
10:00 - 16:30
Event
The Vikings and White ChristAugust 3-7, 2026
10:00 - 16:30
Event
Family friendly campfire cooking7 August 2026 - Danish language workshop
10:30 - 13:30
Event
The magic of plant dyes4 September 2026 - English language workshop
11:00 - 14:00
Event
The magic of plant dyes11 September 2026 - English language workshop
11:00 - 14:00
MidsummerFrom tree trunk to roof shinglesThe magic of plant dyesThe magic of plant dyesThe magic of plant dyesFamily friendly campfire cookingBeer tasting in the LonghouseExperience Ansgar ChurchVisit the craftmanBlacksmiths' GatheringThe Vikings and White ChristLearn more about archaeology and reconstructionsViking WarriorsViking gamesWeapon showArcheryCoin makingWhittlingMarket entertainmentFalconry showTrade, horses and handicraftsThreads, cloth 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

From flax to linen

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

Onion soup with sage

Serve the soup piping hot with crispy bread cubes.

Root vegetable patties

Serve hot or cold with a green side dish.

Stinging nettle soup

A warming dish full of herbs and vegetables.

Hands-on: Tallow candle

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

The archer

Bread dumplings

The soup becomes heartier and more filling with bread dumplings.

The potter

Cabbage stir fry

A healthy, filling dish ready in just a few minutes.

Rolled pork roast with herbs

A lovely roast with fine flavour from onion and herbs.