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Volunteer at Trelleborg

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Volunteers at Trelleborg

Help us bring Trelleborg to life

Become part of a strong community as a Viking or practical volunteer and help Trelleborg bring the Viking Age to life. Without the dedicated “Vikings,” the museum's everyday life, many activities, and authentic experiences would not be the same.
Two smiling female volunteers in Viking clothing
Photo: Viking Fortress Trelleborg, National Museum of Denmark

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There are several ways to volunteer

Trelleborg has a fantastic collaboration with a broad group of volunteers. Trelleborg's friends, divided into guilds, and the Castle People. The museum's “Vikings” are skilled blacksmiths, wood and textile craftsmen who live the Viking life in the village of Slagløse and the old longhouse.

Folk of the Fortress

You can be part of the practical working group, the Castle Folk, which contributes to the construction and maintenance of objects, the Viking houses, and the castle area itself, as well as reconstruction work and assistance at major events. You don't have to be a ‘Viking’ to be part of the Castle Folk. You can participate in communicating with guests, helping in the shop, or assisting during holidays and events, such as the annual Viking Festival, Midsummer's Eve, or the World Ballet at the Castle.

Friends of Trelleborg

You can also sign up for Friends of Trelleborg, which offers various craft guilds and meets at Trelleborg once or twice a month on guild days, as well as every Wednesday in the Wednesday club. Friends of Trelleborg offers an engaged and knowledgeable Viking community with training in Viking crafts and other aspects of Viking life, workshops and courses, as well as many events. In addition, Friends of Trelleborg actively participates in the development of Trelleborg, as well as in many communication tasks.

Community and history

Volunteer craftsman working with an axe and traditional tools in Trelleborg's woodworking workshop.
Volunteer craftsman working with an axe and traditional tools in Trelleborg's woodworking workshop.
Three people in Viking clothing around a campfire
Three people in Viking clothing around a campfire
Audience listening to an evening lecture at Trelleborg in a cosy atmosphere with a Christmas tree and dim lighting.
Audience listening to an evening lecture at Trelleborg in a cosy atmosphere with a Christmas tree and dim lighting.
Two smiling volunteer craftsmen by a newly built wooden fence at Trelleborg.
Two smiling volunteer craftsmen by a newly built wooden fence at Trelleborg.
A volunteer in Viking clothing sews fabric
A volunteer in Viking clothing sews fabric
Man in Viking clothing sitting by fire stove
Man in Viking clothing sitting by fire stove
Woman with a horse
Woman with a horse

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A big thank you and a bonus from the museum

Trelleborg greatly appreciates the work and dedication of its volunteers. The museum offers a number of benefits as a thank you for their commitment. For example, you can rent our longhouse at a very low price, get free admission to the museum on weekdays and during events, and participate in courses and lectures. Contact us to find out more.
A large group of people stand in the middle of the longhouse around the fire.
Photo: Viking Fortress Trelleborg, National Museum of Denmark

Volunteer

If you would like to volunteer at Vikingeborgen Trelleborg, please feel free to contact the museum.

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