THE OLD TOWN HALL

CONTACT VON STØCKENS PLADS DK-6760 RIBE P +45 27 74 12 85

M DGR@SYDVESTJYSKEMUSEER W DETGAMLERAADHUSIRIBE.ESBJERGKOMMUNE.DK

Ribe’s old Town Hall was built before 1496, and has been used as the town’s city hall from 1708 until 2007, when the last town councillor meeting was held. On the walls in old Commoner’s hall hang a collection of portraits of vassals and councillors from 1600-1900.

The former debtor’s prison has been converted to a museum about the laws and statutes in Ribe. Stories are told about town halls, town gates and commerce. Here, you can see the town’s seal, standard dimensions, drinking cup, law book, and spiked mace, thumb screws and more.

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RIBE VIKING CENTRE

CONTACT LUSTRUPVEJ 4 DK-6760 RIBE P +45 75 41 16 11

M RVC@RIBEVIKINGECENTER.DK W RIBEVIKINGECENTER.DK

Step back 1300 years in time and explore the authentic atmosphere and spirit of Ribe, Denmark’s and Scandinavia’s oldest town. Founded by the Vikings in 710 AD it quickly developed into one of the most important international trading centres of the Viking Age.

Stroll through the reconstucted settings, meet the townspeople for a chat, visit their homes and workshops. A long list of events and hands-on activities will draw you into the magical and mythical world of the infamous Danes.

Ribe VikingeCenter is a 15 ha. living history centre located on the outskirts of Ribe. Open from May-mid Oct. Café, shop, accessibility labelled.

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