Viking Museum

The Viking Museum sits in the basement of the Nordea Bank building and displays archaeological findings from excavations conducted at that exact location during the Viking Age. The collection includes original artifacts, exposed walls showing traces of old houses, and a detailed model of how Aarhus looked around 980.

Excavations between 1963 and 1964 uncovered structures, artifacts, and remains from the Viking Age that show how Aarhus began. The museum opened in 1968 to protect these discoveries and keep the settlement's story connected to its original location.

The name Aarhus comes from Viking words meaning "river mouth". Visitors can see how the city looked back then through reconstructed dwellings and everyday objects that reveal how people actually lived here.

The museum sits in the city center and is easy to reach on foot through the bank building. The space is small and takes about one to two hours to explore, making it a good stop between other activities in town.

Visitors literally stand at the same depth and location where Vikings founded their city about 1200 years ago. This direct connection to the original settlers makes the experience feel immediate and personal.

Location: Aarhus Municipality

Address: Skt. Clemens Torv 6, 8000 Aarhus C

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:15-18:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:15-17:00; Holidays off

Phone: +4587394000

Website: https://vikingemuseet.dk

GPS coordinates: 56.15669,10.20910

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07