Travel back over 1,000 years to the Viking Age and discover the grand plans, political intrigue, and cultural shifts that shaped Denmark. This interactive audio tour brings history to life at your own pace.
Step into the Viking Age at Kongernes Jelling, where Denmark’s first monarchy laid its roots over 1,000 years ago. This self-guided audio tour takes you through burial mounds and rune stones, revealing the monumental transformations initiated by Denmark’s first three kings: Gorm the Old, Harald Bluetooth, and Sweyn Forkbeard.
Explore the transition from pagan traditions to Christianity and learn how these changes echoed throughout Europe. Hear stories of power struggles, monumental constructions, and symbolic politics that defined the turn of the first millennium. From the unification of Denmark to Harald Bluetooth’s grand displays of wealth and faith, every stop unveils a piece of this captivating history.
This hour-long tour uses the StoryHunt app to guide you between five compelling stories. With interactive elements like quizzes, it’s an engaging experience for individuals or groups.
This tour is part of the "An Outline for Life" series, complementing other tours in South Jutland. Available in English, German, and Danish, with life-time access included.
You need to download the storyhunt app to get acces to the tour.
