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Were there Vikings in Copenhagen?
Today Copenhagen is a welcoming and friendly city, but in past years the locals were feared far from the Danish shores. They were Vikings and famous for pillaging and raiding foreign villages. They were sea travellers who explored foreign territories in Europe, Asia and even North America.
Is Denmark considered Viking?
Viking society, which had developed by the 9th century, included the peoples that lived in what are now Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and, from the 10th century, Iceland.
When did Denmark stop being Vikings?
With the beginning of the Viking Age in the 9th century, the prehistoric period in Denmark ends. The Danish people were among those known as Vikings, during the 8th–11th centuries. Viking explorers first discovered and settled in Iceland in the 9th century, on their way from the Faroe Islands.
What did Danish Vikings look like?
Danish Vikings were redheads The skin on the skeletons has looked much like it does on most of today’s Danes. Genetic studies have shown that even back then there was a healthy mix of blonds, redheads and dark-haired people, just like today.
Where are the best places to see the Vikings in Denmark?
They even have an annual international Viking market where Vikings from all over the world meet and exchange tales. The National Museum is located in the heart of Copenhagen, and it is a great place to start your Viking trail across Denmark.
Why visit Denmark’s oldest cities?
They tell the story of Denmark’s birth as a nation, as well as King Harald Bluetooth’s introduction of Christianity to the country. In Denmark’s oldest town, Ribe, you can sense the history all around in this picturesque country town. At its Viking Centre, you can wander through a full-size reconstruction of Ribe’s Viking market place.
What are the most important historical sites in Denmark?
Jelling is one of the most important historical sites in Denmark. Here you’ll find the incredible Viking rune stones, known as Denmark’s birth certificate. They tell the story of Denmark’s birth as a nation, as well as King Harald Bluetooth’s introduction of Christianity to the country.