Fotevikens Museum
Reconstructed Viking village in Höllviken with a Viking show, guided tours and activities – open seasonally.
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About the museum
Fotevikens Museum grew out of interest in Viking ships found in the bay of Foteviken and in the Battle of Fotevik in 1134. The foundation formed in 1987 first planned a maritime history museum, but chose instead to create a living reconstruction of a village from the late Viking Age and early Middle Ages. The museum opened in 1995.
The Viking village is based on archaeological finds and shows what a village or a small town could look like around the year 1000. It lies on a large, scenic site by the coast with many houses, craft buildings and large halls. During the visit, Viking characters may appear in the village and tell tales and legends, and plays from Norse mythology are performed at the theatre place.
The museum is also the municipal museum of Vellinge Municipality and is part of the Fotevikens Kulturcenter (Fotevik Culture Centre). During the season there are, among other things, a Viking show, a warriors' school, bow shooting, axe throwing, guided tours and a large Viking market at the end of June.
Highlights
- A reconstructed Viking village from the late Viking Age and early Middle Ages
- Viking fights and a warriors' school with the Jarl of Foteviken
- A Viking show and plays at the theatre place
- Guided tours from the runestone
- Axe throwing, bow shooting and the mini archaeologist
- A Viking market at the end of June
Permanent exhibition
- Vikingabyn Foteviken – A reconstructed village from the late Viking Age and early Middle Ages, based on archaeological finds, with living history, crafts and theatre during the season.
- Founded
- 1995
- Visitors per year
- approx. 50,000
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 255 |
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| Reduced | SEK 180Seniors (65+) |
| Children & teens | SEK 235free up to age 3 · Children aged 4–15; children up to 3 have free admission. |
| Seniors | SEK 180From age 65 |
The price applies to adults from 16. Admission includes all activities in the programme and free parking.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
Children can try axe throwing, bow shooting, herre på täppan (a traditional outdoor game), slunga band, casting a pendant in pewter and mini archaeologist, with a reward in the form of Viking coins. The Viking village has a play area with Viking-age games, and many activities suit the whole family.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free parking is included in the admission.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | During the summer, guided tours start at the runestone at 12:30 and 15:00. School classes in years 4–6 can book the role-play Jakten på den försvunna vikingaskatten (The Hunt for the Lost Viking Treasure), lasting 2–3 hours, at SEK 295 per pupil, for up to 20 pupils. |
