Ancient Viking Relics Come to Solvang
Unique Viking Ship Exhibit Debuts at The Copenhagen House
Solvang is a place of possibility. A short drive from Santa Barbara into “the Danish Capital of America” will give way to a landscape matching the town’s nickname, with windmills, intricately crafted Danish pastries, wineries, and now, a unique chance to transport to 800 A.D. Scandinavia through the opening of The Copenhagen House’s new Viking Ship Exhibit.
René Gross Kærskov, owner of the Solvang Amber & Viking Museum at The Copenhagen House, states, “Our Viking history is ingrained in Danish culture, and this enhanced exhibit gives us an avenue for educating visitors about our storied past.” The exhibit will embody the latest addition to The Copenhagen House’s connected Solvang Amber and Viking Museum, open to the public starting June 8.
Aside from showcasing presentations debunking the stereotype of Vikings as “pirates,” explaining how the weekday “Thursday” got its name, and educating the public on the fact that Viking women shared equal rights with their male counterparts — which was in itself a progressive ideal for the time — the exhibit will display a vast array of artifacts.
