Jelling Viking Monuments
Kongernes Jelling
Mounds, rune stones, and a 1,000-year-old church, left behind by Denmark's first two kings.

📜 Historic site with Viking monuments, rune stones, and a church.
🔍 Commemorates Denmark's first Viking monarchs and the transition to Christianity.

Why Go

🗿 Explore massive pagan mounds and ancient rune stones
⛪ Visit a well-preserved 1,000-year-old stone church with frescoes
👑 Discover the origins of Danish national identity and royal lineage
🚶 Walk the perimeter of the ancient royal complex marked by white posts

Tips

🏛️ Visit the Experience Center for unique artifacts and interactive journey to Valhalla
🍽️ Café and packed lunch house available on-site

Hours

🕒 Open around the clock, all year round.

Last updated 3 days ago

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