Viking Market in Lejre Land of Legends



Viking Market in Sagnlandet Lejre runs from Monday, July 12 to Friday, July 16, 2021.

A Viking market that offers something special

You can see the tents from afar. The air carries the scent of bonfires. The sun’s rays warm the back of your neck. Ravnebjerg is transformed into a marketplace and you’ve finally reached the stalls – the journey has been long. So long that you’ve traveled all the way back to the beginning of the Viking Age – you’re standing in the shadow of the enormous King’s Hall, perched high up on the hill in Lejre Land of Legends. It’s not to be missed – you’re right where you need to be.

As you make your way to Ravnebjerg, you’ll encounter more tents, filled with stalls and smiling faces: travelers have come from near and far to show off their wares and knowledge. There is something for everyone – small quirky jewelry, big stories, and crafts that impress.

The Tribunal: where justice and law are upheld

From Monday, July 12 to Friday, July 16, Ting will be held at Ravnebjerg at 12:00. Tinget, from the Old Norse word “þing”, is the assembly of the people where the Vikings settled law and order.

During your visit to Ravnebjerg, you will be able to witness how the Vikings settled disputes and tensions among the inhabitants of the village. In the Viking Age, the Ting was an important framework for maintaining law and peace – and the word “Ting” still appears in the parliament and county council. It was a way of introducing popular rule so that various disputes were settled in a neutral environment. This avoided violence and blood – most of the time!


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