We will visit homes and other sites associated with Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, including Copenhagen’s famous Little Mermaid statue. Among other themes, H.C. Andersen’s fairy tales present lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity.
A highlight of the program, this Viking ship-stone cemetery offers the opportunity to sit close beside an ancient grave, and integrate learning in significant ways. Mapping, grave typology, and an eyewitness account of a Viking chieftain’s funeral enable you to think deeply about what may have happened, graveside, at this important place, over a thousand…
Jelling, Denmark – UNESCO World Heritage Site Denmark’s “Birthplace”, Jelling, features two massive burial mounds that connect it to both the country’s pagan and Christian pasts. The brand-new, technologically sophisticated museum opens up a challenging exploration of all the site has to offer.
Roskilde, Denmark & Viking Ships In Denmark’s medieval capital of Roskilde, students explore the renowned Viking ships museum, which houses the reassembled remains of five Viking ships from around 1000 A.D. Additionally, we will sail sea-worthy replicas of these ships! At the majestic state cathedral, we’ll view the burial place of Danish kings and queens.