Archaeological records show skilled boat building long before the age of the viking. vikings had a broad variety of ship types, including long, slender, shallow-draft warships and wider vessels designed for trade and transport.. This feature is not available right now. please try again later.. Denmark's viking ship museum. feel the presence of history when you stand before five original viking ships that bear witness to warfare, trade and voyages to distant places. visit the working boatyard and see the impressive collection of traditional, nordic wooden boats. the museum is located in the historic town of roskilde, 35 km west of copenhagen - only 30 min. by train or car..
