Experience the Fyrkat Ring Fortress
Fyrkat is one of Denmark’s five Viking ring fortresses, built during the reign of Harald Bluetooth. The fortress has an inner diameter of 120 meters and was constructed with precise geometry. Within the ramparts, four identical quadrants each held four identical houses arranged around a square courtyard, now marked with stones. The ramparts themselves are still clearly visible in the landscape, and nearby stands a full-scale reconstructed longhouse – offering a sensory impression of Viking architecture and everyday life within the fortress walls.
Fyrkat was excavated in the 1950s, and close to the fortress, archaeologists discovered a burial ground with 30 graves – including a remarkable woman’s grave. The buried woman was equipped with unique jewelry and objects suggesting she was a völva – a sorceress from the old Norse pagan tradition. Her grave tells the story of Denmark at a turning point, when Harald Bluetooth turned his back on the old Norse gods and converted to Christianity.
Meet the Völva at Fyrkat Møllegård
In a newly renovated wing at Fyrkat Møllegård – just a few hundred meters from the ring fortress – you’ll find the museum’s exhibition. Here, you can meet the völva and see selected artifacts from the spectacular grave.
The exhibition combines modern scenography and effects with archaeological objects, offering a visual and sensory introduction to Viking Age culture and power. It was a time when strong fortifications were essential – and when the king united the realm with both words and the sword.
Guided tours – every day during the season
Get up close to Harald Bluetooth and the Viking Age with a guided tour of the ring fortress. Hear fascinating stories about the fortress’s construction, function, and significance – and gain insight into the people who once lived here.
English tour: daily at 10:30 AM
Danish tour: daily at 2:00 PM
Free with admission ticket (duration: approx. 30 minutes)
The Chieftain’s farm – immerse yourself in viking life
At the Chieftain’s Farm, you’ll find nine reconstructed houses made of oak timber with clay-plastered walls and thatched roofs. Here, history comes to life in your hands.
The farm buzzes with activity during the summer months, as interpreters and volunteers dressed in Viking costumes bring the past to life. Try on Viking clothing, bake flatbread over an open fire, work with wool, watch the blacksmith at work – or test your skills in archery. There are many activities, which vary from day to day.
Right next to the farm, you’ll also find the Mythological Playground – a fantastic place for children to play and explore.
Family tour: Harald plays with power
What kind of Viking king would you have been? On our popular family tour Harald Plays with Power, we’ll find out together whether you are honest and just – or cunning and sly. Along the way, we’ll test your skills in forming alliances and fighting both with and against your family through fun, physical games and challenges.
Available on selected days during the summer season
Duration: 1 hour
Free for children under 18 – reserve your spot here: billetter.nordjyskemuseer.dk
One ticket – multiple experiences
With a ticket to the Fyrkat Viking Museum, you get access to the Fyrkat Ring Fortress, the exhibition at Møllegård, and the Chieftain’s Farm with activities, playground, and museum shop.
See opening hours and prices here: Fyrkat Viking Museum – Nordjyske Museer
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UNESCO World Heritage
Fyrkat is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List – as one of five Viking ring fortresses in Denmark. This means the fortress has been designated as a cultural heritage site of outstanding value.
In Himmerland, you can visit both Aggersborg and Fyrkat – gaining a deeper understanding of the monumental structures from the Viking Age. Experience "living" Vikings, workshops, and exhibitions that bring the past closer to life.
Easy access by bus and train
Plan a green trip to the Fyrkat Viking Museum using rejseplanen.dk. Trains and buses will bring you right close to the museum – and you’ll enjoy a fantastic view of the ring fortress from the train window just before Hobro Station.
