What makes it 81% Couple-Friendly: Couples can share a private or public Viking tour, browse artifacts hand-in-hand, and linger over smørrebrød in the on-site restaurant, yet limited romantic privacy when halls get busy.
Why 3-5 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Allows time to join the guided Viking tour, explore permanent galleries, and dine at Restaurant Smör.
Join the English Viking guided tour:
Meets in the entrance hall at 14:00 on weekends and lasts one hour.
Tip: Buy your ticket online (135 DKK) to save and secure your spot.
Stroll the "History of Denmark" and "The First Humans":
Explore three floors of Denmark’s past from prehistoric times onward.
Tip: Download the free audio guide app for detailed insights at each exhibit.
Book a private, couples-only tour:
Reserve online for a personalized walkthrough of Viking artifacts or the Victorian mansion.
Tip: Book at least two weeks in advance to choose your preferred time slot.
Dine at Restaurant Smör:
Order traditional smørrebrød without museum ticket requirements.
Tip: Arrive by noon for the best selection of open-faced sandwiches.
Browse the museum shop:
Find replica Viking artifacts, mead, jewelry, and modern Danish design.
Tip: Ask staff about limited-edition items kept behind the counter.

Meriç Öztürk
A fantastic museum. It tells Danish history from the Viking Age to the present day in a very engaging way. The collection is incredibly rich and the Viking artifacts are especially fascinating. Definitely a must-visit in Copenhagen
Kevin O'Dwyer
The Viking artefacts at the National Museum of Denmark offer a vivid and grounded insight into everyday life, belief systems, and craftsmanship in the Viking Age. Beyond the familiar imagery of warriors and longships, the collection reveals finely worked objects of daily use—combs, keys, jewellery, tools, and textiles—that speak to a society deeply invested in design, symbolism, and skilled making...
Andrew Vandekerckhove
We went with our kids (7 and 9) and absolutely loved this museum. Most visitors just think “Vikings” when they think about Scandinavia. However, the Nordic Bronze Age and earlier periods have so much fascinating and under-appreciated history and this museum covers it beautifully. Several of their displays like the Gundestrup Cauldron, Sun Chariot and Huldremose Woman are deservedly world famous. ...
Marcia Regina Cominetti
We visited the National Museum of Denmark today and it was a genuinely positive experience. The museum feels welcoming, well organized, and intellectually rigorous without being intimidating, which made the visit both enjoyable and enriching. We enjoyed so much the Viking exhibition! What impressed me most about it was the technological experience and at the same time, how human and nuanced it fel...
Penny Gaffney
Good big museum with multiple levels and buildings! Vast varieties of many contents and really interesting things to see! There is a little children playground in the middle of the complex but only for children and with an extra fees. (I saw a Viking set up with a guys dress in the Viking style but we can't go in as an adult 😞) The Doll House section was super impressive with the number and size ...
Check the museum’s website for seasonal shows like Viking exhibitions and holiday displays.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| 2 Adult tickets (online) | DKK 270 |
| Optional private tour supplement | DKK 400 |
| Total Estimated | DKK 670 |
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