Vikings

Storm and Storm Surge December 6th and 7th 2013

A long lasting storm has passed Denmark and the surrounding countries a few days ago. A lot of damage, including damage caused by storm surge at many places, are seen. Many high-water records are noticed. Roskilde Fjord peaked 2,06 meter over normal. My photos was taken at 10 AM friday, but later it was a […]

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Building of a Viking Ship

In Roskilde – at the Viking Ship Museum – many viking ships are build. This is the last one.

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To Twist Withes

The other day – at the day of tourism – I met Anne from the Viking Ship Muesum. She is working in the department of learning and activites. Here she is domonstrating how to twist a withe of willow, which were use for many purposes at the Viking Ships. It is a strong material. Anne […]

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Farmboat Estrid

At wintertime the reconstructed vikingships are placed mainly on a long row in front of the Viking Ships Museum. This is a farmboat – and you find information at the next photo. If the text is too small, click at the photo and then on all sizes…

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