Lejre was the center of power and royal seat in the Viking Age and in the Late Iron Age
– not just for a single king or for a short period, but for more than 500 years! Over the past three decades, excavation after excavation has added new pieces to the overall picture, which clearly shows that Lejre’s legendary kings must return to Danish history.
During the excavation of Denmark’s largest royal hall in Lejre, the archaeologists found a mysterious grave from the Viking Age.
The museum is housed in a four-length thatched farm “Hestebjerggård”, named after a nearby hill.
In the area close to the museum, you will find some of Denmark’s best-preserved ancient finds from the Viking Age, including a ship layout and five large “king halls”.
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As part of the Huginn mission launched 26th of August 2023, the Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen carries a replica of the unique Odin silver figurine from Lejre. The figurine symbolizes the pursuit of new knowledge and aims to increase awareness of Denmark’s and Lejre’s captivating Viking history.
According to Norse mythology, Odin had two ravens – Huginn and Muninn – who would fly out and assist the great deity in gathering knowledge about the world. Seeking new knowledge is also the goal of the upcoming space journey, which is why Andreas Mogensen named the mission after Odin’s raven, Huginn.
The space voyage, supported by the American and European space agencies NASA and ESA, is headed to the International Space Station, where Andreas Mogensen and his colleagues will conduct a series of scientific experiments and tests over six months.
Fjordlandet, or Fjord Country, covers the scenic areas around Roskilde Fjord and Isefjord. The towns and landscape of Fjordlandet are filled with vibrant stories, while its harbours are abuzz with activity. On a summer day you’ll encounter beach guests, sailors, fishermen, nature lovers, birdwatchers, history buffs and Viking enthusiasts.
