Royal Jelling Museum

Description

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WHAT YOU VISIT
Royal Jelling Stones Complex
Set in Jutland's quiet countryside, Jelling was a royal monument during the reigns of Gorm, and his son Harald Bluetooth, in the 10th century. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the complex unlocks the life and legacy of these two Viking kings and their contribution to the birth of Denmark. Step inside the Royal Jelling Museum and learn about the first Vikings in the world's oldest monarchy. Outside, the Jelling burial mounds and one of the runic stones are striking examples of pagan Nordic culture, while the other runic stone features the earliest depiction of Christ in Scandinavia, with an inscription relating to the conversion of the Danes to Christianity between 953 and 965. Jelling Church dates back to around 1100 and is the fourth church on the site. The first was a wooden church erected in the 8th century by Harald Bluetooth as a mausoleum to his father, Gorm the Old, whose tomb was discovered under the church in 1978.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Get ready to set your sights and camera on the magnificent landmarks that help define Denmark's Viking legacy.

WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
The one-hour drive to Royal Jelling takes you through the picturesque Danish countryside. You'll pass through Vejle, a historic town known for its relics from the Stone, Bronze, Iron and Viking Ages.