The Jelling Vikings

Photo: Kongernes Jelling

The history of the area dates back to the Viking Age. On this page, we have gathered some experiences where you can travel back in time and visit the Vikings.

UNESCO World Heritage

In the 10th century, King Harald Bluetooth had Denmark's name engraved on a runestone in Jelling. He also erected the two largest mounds from the Danish Viking Age, as well as the Palisade, which is the largest single construction from that time. The Jelling monuments are now a UNESCO World Heritage site. At the experience center, Kongernes Jelling, you can learn the exciting history of the Vikings and the monuments.

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The Jelling Monuments (UNESCO)
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The Jelling Monuments (UNESCO)

In the tenth century, King Harald Bluetooth had Denmark's name engraved on a runestone in Jelling and erected two large mounds. The Jelling monuments have been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since ...

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Green ExperienceKongernes Jelling – home of the Viking kings
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Kongernes Jelling – home of the Viking kings

The runes tell us that it was in the Viking Age in Jelling that Denmark got its name. King Gorm wrote it on his runestone, and we have used it ever since. It was also here that King Harald Bluetooth, ...

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The Ravning Bridge
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The Ravning Bridge

Harald Bluetooth had a mighty bridge built over the Vejle River Valley around the year 980. At the discovery site in Ravning Enge, you can see a reconstruction of two bridgeheads.

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