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7 days - Visit Denmark's charming villages and best scenery as you explore it's Viking history.
The Viking legacy in Scandinavia is widespread and ample, but Denmark is the spiritual and historical home of the Viking. The Viking era was very significant in Denmark's history and the intriguing museums and Viking sites on the island of Zealand are the inspiration for this self-drive tour.
You will acquire valuable information about the skilled and feared seafarers, the ancient monuments, mystic rune stones and stunning longships.
This 7 day self-drive tour starts in Copenhagen and takes you into the everyday life of the Vikings. You will hear their stories and legends while driving through charming villages and experiencing Denmark's finest scenery.
As a Certified B Corporation, 50 Degrees North has designed this tour using handpicked local hoteliers and suppliers who share our ethos of delivering services and activities of high social and environmental standards.
The CO2-e per person per day of all tours is carefully measured following each season. We fully offset all emissions of our tours on your behalf, and we constantly look at ways to reduce emissions where possible.
Car hire (car class: economy, manual) including free mileage
International flights, tipping, beverages, meals other than described in itinerary, items of personal nature, travel insurance.
If you wish to hire an automatic car, these are 'on request' and can be difficult to obtain. Please seek further advice with us.
Arrive Copenhagen at any time, private transfer from airport to your hotel and check into your hotel in the centre of town.
Thereafter, go for a leisurely walk and enjoy twilight along the colourful harbour Nyhavn with its celebratory feel and atmosphere.
Copenhagen has over the years become famous for its manifesto of New Nordic Cuisine. The city boasts 18 Michelin stars divided over 15 restaurants, and is home to the world's best restaurant, noma. The city is also abundant in everything from small cosy pub style eateries, cafes with great coffee and establishments serving world class local beer.
Copenhagen is a wonderful summer city with numerous city squares and patios where restaurants open up to the street. The city centre is pedestrian and bicycle friendly, which creates a peaceful and enjoyable atmosphere.
Begin your tour of Copenhagen with a sit-down with your guide, who will provide you with some perspective on the city from a local, including recommendations for what to do and where you to eat, and information on navigating the Danish capital. You'll also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your stay.
Then enjoy a private walking tour through the charming streets of Copenhagen's Old Town. Explore the grounds of Christiansborg, the hidden gardens of the Royal Library and picturesque Nyhavn. At the Royal residence of Amalienborg, see the uniformed guards and the dome of the impressive Marble Church and hear about King Frederik and the Royal family, one of the oldest monarchies in the world. Throughout the tour, your guide will share captivating stories of the city’s rich history, and offer insights into Danish cuisine, language, and culture.
With your 48–hour Copenhagen card, you can then explore on your own by taking a canal tour, visiting the royal museum or you can go shopping for Scandinavian designs. Don't forget to stop for coffee and some lovely Danish bread/pastry from one of the many delicious bakeries.
You will pick up your hire car in the morning at the car hire office in the centre of town before setting off towards Roskilde with map and GPS in hand. Driving in Denmark is not daunting at all, but it is on the right-hand side of the road.
Drive to Roskilde (30 kilometres), not only home to the biggest festival in Denmark (Roskilde Festival) but also to the Viking Ship Museum. The Viking Ship Museum is located in the Roskilde Fjord and contains five reconstructed Viking longboats, built from salvaged wrecks from the Fjord itself.
Your accommodation this evening is a historic manor house, surrounded by a moat and lots of forest. Relax in the cozy living rooms, rent a bike or take a walk in the beautiful park.
Explore Roskilde and surrounds. We recommend visiting the Roskilde Cathedral, a landmark, where the notorious Viking king Harald Bluetooth was buried. Visit the Viking Ship Musuem where you can row a viking ship, dine like a Viking in the museum cafe and tast the local flatbread.
Head south from Roskilde (64 km from Roskilde to Slagelse) and you’ll arrive in Trelleborg, which is home to the impressive ring fortress surrounded by a 134-metre-diameter wall. Explore the site by walking around and visit the ancient archaeological finds in the museum, next to a reconstructed castle. The fortress was excavated 1934-42 and revealed 31 houses and thousands of artefacts as well as the remains of the large, circular-shaped fortress.
In the summer period on certain days, you can enjoy a terrific Viking market. Be sure to plan ahead and include it on your itinerary.
From Slagelse near Trelleborg, drive west over the Great Belt Bridge (Storebæltsbroen) to the island of Funen (Fyn). South of the town Kerteminde, you’ll find Ladby Viking Museum. This museum is at the site of a Viking burial mound found to contain a 20-metre-long Viking warship in which a Viking chieftain was buried along with his most precious belongings.
After breakfast, the day is at your disposal to drive back to Copenhagen. The car hire is included for the full day. Consider visiting the beautifully situated Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, which is a side trip and not quite Viking related, but a must for art lovers, as you return to Copenhagen.
Return your rental car at the Airport and continue with your onward travel arrangements.
All prices listed are per person, based on two people sharing a room. Prices are indicative.
Image credits: Kragerup Gods, Ruds Vedby
IMPORTANT NOTE: Weather conditions may occasionally affect certain activities, and as a result, the schedule may be adjusted to ensure the best possible experience for all guests. For multi-activity stays, often the order of the activities will be confirmed locally on arrival. Activities might vary slightly in their duration or location due to the weather and local conditions. Any activities that are unable to be re-scheduled due to weather conditions, will be refunded as a general practice, as determined by the activity provider.
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Hear Viking stories and legends while driving through charming villages and experiencing Denmark's finest scenery.
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