International Viking Market May 1-7, 2023
Visit the International Viking Market in Ribe VikingeCenter. Enjoy some incredible days alongside Vikings, craftsmen, warriors, archers, riders, jesters and many others.
1300 years ago, in Viking Age Ribe, the market place by Ribe River was an exciting and tremendously important place. Vikings and other good people came from far and wide to trade and exchange goods right here. The market was known throughout the world, and as it attracted very skilled craftsmen the place buzzed with life. And that was the beginning of Ribe.
At the International Viking Market you can experience the truly authentic market atmosphere. You will be right in the middle of Viking Age Ripa with its smell of smoke, food and horses, and the sounds of many different languages and of Vikings roaring can be heard throughout the site. Strike a good bargain at the stalls, meet the Icelandic horses, try your aim at archery, and watch the wild battle shows.
The first craftsmen and traders will arrive during the first days of the week. The activities will peak on Saturday and Sunday.
PLEASE NOTE: The stall holders cannot accept card payments and there is no cash machine/ATM on site, so please bring cash (DKK or EUR) in case you would like to make a purchase in the marketplace.
In the Ribe VikingeCenter shop, café and at the ticket sales you can pay by card.
Programme Monday May 1 till Thursday May 4, 2023
10:00-15:15: Hands-on: coin making*, wood carving* and archery*
10:00-15:30: Hands-on: make wooden nails. Challenge each other to a Viking game, try out the warrior exercises and visit the Viking playground
10:00-15:30: Strike a good bargain at the stalls
11:00: Look a busy Viking craftsman over the shoulder
11:45: Learn more about the wall paintings in the Ansgar Church (GB)
12:00: Warrior training for children (7-13 years)
12:30: Learn more about the construction of the Ring Fortress (DE/GB)
13:30: Role play: Trade at the harbour, a ship has arrived
14:00: Falconry show
14:45: Market entertainment
15:30: Thank you for visiting. Ribe VikingeCenter incl. café and museum shop is closing
*Archery, coin making and wood carving cost DKK 30.00 each.
Buy an activity card to join each of the three hands-on activities once. Available at the entrance for DKK 60.00.
Programme Friday May 5, 2023
10:00-16:15: Hands-on: coin making*, wood carving* and archery*
10:00-16:30: Hands-on: make wooden nails. Challenge each other to a Viking game, try out the warrior exercises and visit the Viking playground
10:00-16:30: Strike a good bargain at the stalls
11:30: Market entertainment with TRUP TRICK
12:00: Warrior training for children (7-13 years)
13:00: Music in the Marketplace with the VIRELAI band
13:30: Battle show with RIPA and ASK warriors
14:00: Falconry show
14:45: Market entertainment with TRUP TRICK
15:30: Music and dancing with the VIRELAI band
16:30: Thank you for visiting. Ribe VikingeCenter incl. café and museum shop is closing
*Archery, coin making and wood carving cost DKK 30.00 each.
Buy an activity card to join each of the three hands-on activities once. Available at the entrance for DKK 60.00.
Programme Saturday May 6, 2023
10:00-10:45: Music at the Longhouse with the VIRELAI band
10:00-16:15: Hands-on: coin making*, wood carving* and archery*
10:00-16:30: Hands-on: make wooden nails. Challenge each other to a Viking game, try out the warrior exercises and visit the Viking playground
10:00-16:30: Strike a good bargain at the stalls
11:30: Viking challenge with RIPA and ASK warriors
12:00: Music in the Marketplace with the VIRELAI band
12:30: Archery show with ULL Archery Guild
13:00: Riding challenge with the Kongsgaard riders
13:30: Market entertainment with TRUP TRICK
14:00: Battle show with RIPA and ASK warriors
14:45: Music and dancing with the VIRELAI band
15:15: Horse show with the Kongsgaard riders
15:45: Market entertainment with TRUP TRICK
16:30: Thank you for visiting. Ribe VikingeCenter incl. café and museum shop is closing
*Archery, coin making and wood carving cost DKK 30.00 each.
Buy an activity card to join each of the three hands-on activities once. Available at the entrance for DKK 60.00.
Programme Sunday May 7, 2023
10:00-10:45: Music at the Longhouse with the VIRELAI band
10:00-16:15: Hands-on: coin making*, wood carving* and archery*
10:00-16:30: Hands-on: make wooden nails. Challenge each other to a Viking game, try out the warrior exercises and visit the Viking playground
10:00-16:30: Strike a good bargain at the stalls
11:30: Viking challenge with RIPA and ASK warriors
12:00: Music in the Marketplace with the VIRELAI band
12:30: Archery show with ULL Archery Guild
13:00: Riding challenge with the Kongsgaard riders
13:30: Market entertainment with TRUP TRICK
14:00: Battle show with RIPA and ASK warriors
14:45: Music and dancing with the VIRELAI band
15:15: Horse show with the Kongsgaard riders
15:30: Viking flea market
15:45: Market entertainment with TRUP TRICK
16:30: Thank you for visiting. Ribe VikingeCenter incl. café and museum shop is closing
*Archery, coin making and wood carving cost DKK 30.00 each.
Buy an activity card to join each of the three hands-on activities once. Available at the entrance for DKK 60.00.
The programme is subject to change.