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

Viking Age pottery

An insight into the techniques and materials used by the potters of Viking Age Ribe.

The völva

The glass beadmaker

Hands-on: Viking pouch

Keep your coins, gold and secrets in a fine pouch.

The blacksmith

The archer

Leftover porridge pancakes

Add spices and berries to leftover porridge and fry small pancakes in the pan.

Omelette with smoked mackerel

Serve this simple and tasty dish with a slice of rye bread.

Wholegrain mead mustard

Strong and flavoursome with a mild taste of mead. A splendid side dish.

Hands-on: Viking helmet

Make yourself a Viking helmet out of cardboard. Here is how.