Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje
History museum · North Jutland ·

Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje

History museum · North Jutland ·

Modern museum with Viking burial site and Iron Age artifacts

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Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje by null
Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje by null
Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje by null
Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje by null
Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje by null
Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje by null
Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje by null
Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje by null
Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje by null
Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje by null
Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje by null
Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje by null
Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje by null
Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje by null
Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje by null

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Vendilavej 11, 9400 Nørresundby, Denmark Get directions

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Vendilavej 11, 9400 Nørresundby, Denmark Get directions

+45 99 31 74 40
nordjyskemuseer.dk
@nordjyskemuseer

Features

restroom
crowd family friendly
wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible restroom

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Nov 29, 2025

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14 Places to Explore Viking Lore

"At first glance, Denmark’s Lindholm Høje seems to simply be a green field covered in an array of small boulders, but the deliberate formations that emerge to those who look closely, reveal a Viking graveyard just beneath the surface.  Dating between 400 and 1000, the burial ground was established by Nordic Vikings. The graveyard rests on the top of a hill overlooking what is now the city of Aalborg, but in the time of its creation was likely just a wide-open, scenic vista. Some of the 700 graves on the site are marked with simple stones, while others are demarcated by a pattern of boulders. Men would be buried beneath rocks formed into an ovular shape with pointy ends like the outline of a longboat, while women were buried under softer, rounder shapes. Large funeral pyres would be built above ground and burned to honor the deceased. The closer you get to the top of the hill, the older the graves get, as they were buried in a cascade radiating away from the top." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje

Thomas M.

Google
If you’re at all interested in Viking history, you must visit Lindholm Viking Museum! The site is incredibly well-preserved, offering a fascinating glimpse into Viking life and burial traditions. The museum itself is modern, informative, and thoughtfully curated—perfect for both casual visitors and history enthusiasts. The surrounding landscape adds to the atmosphere, making it a truly immersive experience.

Tim S (.

Google
Excellent museum with English/German/French translation. Not for all exhibits though. Possibly the best I've seen for stone age - bronze age - iron age and into early medieval/viking age. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Sick M.

Google
One of the most interesting Viking heritage sites I have seen. It has a museum, graveyard, village and field (ruins/outlines). It may look like piles and scattered rocks but is much more interesting than so. The shapes and sizes have different meaning. The museum has a lot of different archaeological artefacts and exebition from the Iron age to the middle ages.

Mads M.

Google
Nice place, but could be bigger, though the grounds are good and with good views as well. Always loved the area

Floris van H.

Google
The museum is relatively well done. That is to say for its size. It's visually appealing and offers interesting information about both the area right next to it, as well as the Limfjorden area more generally.

Bart de B.

Google
Nice museum with two expositions. Lot of explanations but only in Danish, English and sometimes German and French.

Filipa P.

Google
It's a small and nice visit. There some interactive bits to simulate a fire in a house, also a part with a video how to make a weapon from stone and then you get to see how it looks like. Its not mandatory to pay the museum to see the vicking graveyard but kinda complementa well and does not take much time and is not very expensive.

Dianne V.

Google
The Viking Museum in Aalborg impresses with its view of the ancient burial site and its engaging presentation of Viking life. It displays excavated objects and reconstructions that help visitors understand the historical and cultural context of the time. A brief but remarkable visit for the richness and authenticity of its collection.