1 Best Sight in Funen and the Central Islands, Denmark

Ladbyskibet

The village of Ladby, 16 km (10 miles) east of Odense, is best known as the home of the 1,100-year-old remains of this ship, which belonged to a Viking chieftain. He was buried along with the hunting dogs and horses he would need for Valhalla—the afterlife.

Sights Museum/Gallery
Vikingevej 123, Odense, South Denmark, 5300, Denmark
65-32–16–67
www.vikingemuseetladby.dk
Sights Details
Rate Includes: DKr 60, Mar.–May, Sept., and Oct., Tues.–Sun. 10–4; Nov.–Feb., Wed.–Sun. noon–4; June–Aug., daily 10–5