30. nov. 2025—30. nov. 2027
Guided tour and talks
See our activities for companies, churches and private groups
Step into history and hear about the first kings and queen of Denmark, their mighty monuments, the transition to Christianity and more.
Guided tour of The Monument Area
See the mighty monuments of the Viking kings while hearing about faith, power and love
Here King Gorm, Queen Thyra and their son Harald Bluetooth laid the foundations for Denmark - with the beginning of the Danish monarchy, the transition to Christianity and the early formation of the state. Hear and see the story of the great changes that created the kingdom you know today.
Time: 60-90 minutes
Talk about The Monument Area
Get the story of Jelling's mighty monuments and the founding of Denmark's royal family.
Hear the story of the magnificent events and people who laid the foundation for Denmark's future as we tell you about Gorm, Thyra and Harald and the monuments of their power they left behind in the form of runestones, mounds and palisades.
You can choose to end with a classic coffee and cake table. The price for the lecture, coffee/tea, bun with butter and layer cake is 155 DKK/guest or without bun 135 DKK/guest. It must be booked for a minimum of 25 participants.
Time: 60-90 minutes
Special talks
Get a talk by our skilled museum curators.
Bring history to life with a lecture about the birthplace of Denmark.
Our experts vividly tell the story of the Viking kings' self-perception - from the monuments of their power to Harald Bluetooth's Christianization of the Danes. Join us on a journey through 300 years of archaeological discoveries, understand the transition from Asatruism to Christianity, and learn about the legendary characters who founded the Danish royal family.
