Home of Viking Art and History
Get to know Viking art with our free illustrated guide
— your perfect starting point for exploring the styles and stories of the Viking Age.
Browse the Artefacts
The Gelmir Compendium features a growing reference of artifacts, motifs, and iconography spanning the Viking Age (c. 800–1100 CE) and the Proto-Viking Age (c. 400–800 CE).
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Updates from the Viking World
Stay connected with the latest discoveries, stories, and reflections on the Viking Age.
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Exhibits
New Museum at Borgring Brings Harald Bluetooth’s Fortress to Life
Step into a world of ancient gods, royal ambition, and spiritual upheaval at Denmark’s new Viking Age museum.
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Exhibits
Gotland Museum Reimagines the Viking Age in New Exhibition
The upcoming permanent exhibition offers an immersive look into local Viking Age life, focusing on the island’s unique archaeological finds and cultural heritage.
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Archeology
Unique Helmet Plate Discovery at Tåsinge
A remarkable find sheds new light on Denmark’s historical connections across Northern Europe leading up to the Viking Age.