Enjoy some incredible days alongside Vikings, craftsmen, warriors, archers, riders, jesters and many others.
1300 years ago, in Viking Age Ribe, the marketplace by Ribe River was an exciting and tremendously important place. Vikings and other good people came from far and wide to trade and exchange goods right here. The market was known throughout the world, and as it attracted very skilled craftsmen the place buzzed with life. And that was the beginning of Ribe.
At the International Viking Market you can experience the truly authentic market atmosphere. You will be right in the middle of Viking Age Ripa with its smell of smoke, food and horses, and the sounds of many different languages and of Vikings roaring can be heard throughout the site. Strike a good bargain at the stalls, meet the Icelandic horses, try your aim at archery, and watch the wild battle shows.
The first craftsmen and traders will arrive during the first days of the week. The activities will peak on Saturday and Sunday.
The stall holders cannot accept card payments and there is no cash machine/ATM on site, so please bring cash (DKK or EUR) in case you would like to make a purchase in the marketplace.
In the Ribe VikingeCenter shop, café and at the ticket sales you can pay by card.
APRIL 29, 2024
10:00-15:15
Hands-on: coin-making, whittling and archery (each activity DKK 30 or buy the activitycard DKK 60)
10:00-15:30
Hands-on: make wooden nails, challenge each other to a Viking game, try out the warrior exercises, visit the Viking playground
10:00-15:30
Strike a good bargain at the stalls
11:00
Role play: trade and craft at the harbour
12:00
Warrior training for children (7-13 years) (DK+GB)
12:30
Learn more: the Viking garden and food culture (DK)
13:00
Market entertainment
13:30
Learn more: the Viking garden and food culture (GB)
14:00
Falconry show (DK+GB)
APRIL 30, 2024
10:00-15:15
Hands-on: coin-making, whittling and archery (each activity DKK 30 or buy the activitycard DKK 60)
10:00-15:30
Hands-on: make wooden nails, challenge each other to a Viking game, try out the warrior exercises, visit the Viking playground
10:00-15:30
Strike a good bargain at the stalls
11:00
Role play: trade and craft at the harbour
12:00
Warrior training for children (7-13 years) (DK+GB)
12:30
Learn more: the Ansgar Church and wall paintings (DK)
13:00
Market entertainment
13:30
Learn more: the Ansgar Church and wall paintings (GB)
14:00
Falconry show (DK+GB)
MAY 1, 2024
10:00-15:15
Hands-on: coin-making, whittling and archery (each activity DKK 30 or buy the activitycard DKK 60)
10:00-15:30
Hands-on: make wooden nails, challenge each other to a Viking game, try out the warrior exercises, visit the Viking playground
10:00-15:30
Strike a good bargain at the stalls
11:00
Role play: trade and craft at the harbour
12:00
Warrior training for children (7-13 years) (DK+GB)
12:30
Learn more: archaeology and reconstructions (DK)
13:00
Market entertainment
13:30
Learn more: archaeology and reconstructions (GB)
14:00
Falconry show (DK+GB)
MAY 2, 2024
10:00-15:15
Hands-on: coin-making, whittling and archery (each activity DKK 30 or buy the activitycard DKK 60)
10:00-15:30
Hands-on: make wooden nails, challenge each other to a Viking game, try out the warrior exercises, visit the Viking playground
10:00-15:30
Strike a good bargain at the stalls
11:00
Role play: trade and craft at the harbour
12:00
Warrior training for children (7-13 years) (DK+GB)
12:30
Learn more: the construction of th Viking fortress (DK)
13:00
Market entertainment
13:30
Learn more: the construction of th Viking fortress (GB)
14:00
Falconry show (DK+GB)
MAY 3, 2024
10:00-16:15
Hands-on: coin-making, whittling and archery (each activity DKK 30 or buy the activitycard DKK 60)
10:00-16:30
Hands-on: make wooden nails, challenge each other to a Viking game, try out the warrior exercises, visit the Viking playground
10:00-16:30
Strike a good bargain at the stalls
11:00
Role play: trade and craft at the harbour
12:00
Warrior training for children (7-13 years) (DK+GB)
13:00
Music performed by Virelai
14:00
Falconry show (DK+GB)
15:00
The warriors fight and train
15:30
Music and dance instructions with Virelai
MAY 4, 2024
10:00-10:45
Music performed by Virelai
10:00-16:15
Hands-on: coin-making, whittling and archery (each activity DKK 30 or buy the activitycard DKK 60)
10:00-16:30
Strike a good bargain at the stalls
11:30
The warriors fight and train
12:00
Music performed by Virelai
12:30
Riding challenge with the Kongsgaard riders
13:00
Market entertainment with Trup Trick
14:00
Battle show with ASK and RIPA warriors
15:00
Music and dance instructions with Virelai
15:30
Horse show with the Kongsgaard riders
16:00
Market entertainment with Trup Trick