Vikings at Lindholm Hoje and a wander through the town of Aarlborg: Monday 1 October

We took an early (7.47am!) train to the town of Lindholm this morning and walked 2kms to the Viking Burial Grounds at Lindholm Hoje. Although the museum is closed on Mondays, we were able to explore the outdoor burial site and there were very comprehensive information boards at each viewing point.

In the Viking Age, Lindholm Fjord was a departure point for raids to England and other parts of Europe. This site was probably settled in the ninth century AD and deserted by 1100AD due to storms which caused sand drifts to cover the fields. It was rediscovered in the 1890s and excavated in the 1950s. Several warriors’ graves were found – circular mounds of earth with a circle of large stones and the surface covered in flint blocks. Warriors were usually buried with their swords and often their dogs as well.

There were great views across the hills and the whole site was very evocative! There were several other visitors there as well as us and everyone was very respectful of the site.

We walked back to the station and caught a train to Aarlborg where we spent the rest of the day. Aarlborg is the fourth largest city in Denmark and is on the Limfjord which cuts through Jutland. We enjoyed a walk around the town and down to the waterfront.

We don't know why these bras were hanging here!

Latinergyden church (anno 1506)

Pulpit

We had a delicious lunch at Penny Lane café before catching the train back to Skagen.