Lindholm Høje, located just north of Aalborg overlooking the Limfjord, is one of Denmark’s most remarkable and best-preserved archaeological sites from the Iron Age and Viking Age. The burial site was used for around 600 years, from approximately 400 AD to 1000 AD, and contains almost 700 cremation graves, many marked by distinctive stone settings in circular, oval, triangular and ship-like shapes.
The site was preserved by several metres of drifting sand, which covered the area towards the end of the Viking Age and protected the graves from later agricultural activity. Although the site was rediscovered in the late 19th century, extensive archaeological excavations were not carried out until the 1950s, revealing not only the burial ground but also remains of a nearby Viking settlement.

Today, the Viking Museum Lindholm Høje presents the archaeological finds and tells the story of the people who lived, worked and were buried in the area. The combination of the ancient burial landscape, the archaeological museum and the panoramic view across the Limfjord makes Lindholm Høje a unique setting for the GandALF 2026 social trip, offering participants an opportunity to experience an important part of Aalborg’s and Denmark’s cultural heritage.

Hnefatafl (King’s Table), often called Tafl for short, is an ancient Scandinavian strategy board game that was widely played during the Viking Age. Archaeological finds (such as game boards and pieces) and mentions in the Norse sagas are how we know about it.
It’s an asymmetric two-player game. One player controls a king and a small group of defenders in the centre of the board, while the other player controls a larger force of attackers surrounding them. The attacker’s goal is to capture the king; the defender’s goal is to get the king to safety, usually to a corner or edge of the board.

Hnefatafl is one among the many findings you can discover at the Viking Museum at Lindholm Høje. Are you interested in playing it, or curious about the rules? Then give it a try by following the link below.