Slagelse has a bigger role in Danish history than is commonly known. The city was founded in the Viking Age and is therefore among the oldest cities in Denmark.
Join us on an exciting city walk where we will hear about the Viking Age and the Middle Ages in Slagelse - we will stop at special historical places.
During the Viking Age, English coin experts produced some of Denmark's first coins for King Canute the Great at the royal palace in Bredegade. One of them holds a European record.
In Slagelse, one of the first stone buildings in Denmark was also built, namely the first St. Mikkel's Church at the beginning of the Middle Ages.
Historical events of great importance also took place in Slagelse. In 1376, Queen Margrethe I called a royal meeting in the city, where her 6-year-old son, Oluf II, was elected king. An event that has an intricate connection with the largest gold treasure in Danish history, the Slagelse Treasure.
The guide is our own medieval archaeologist Martin Pavón, who will take you on a tour of the city while he tells stories and answers questions.
Unfortunately, the city walk is not suitable for people with walking difficulties.
It is necessary to buy a ticket in advance.
Price: DKK 90
Meeting place: In front of Slagelse Library's main entrance in Stenstuegade 14, 4200 Slagelse
Note: Danish only