Denmark’s Viking history significantly shapes its culture today. From the 9th to 11th centuries Vikings from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden were known as raiders and traders, traveling from North America to Russia. Danish Vikings mainly went west to England and south to France and Iberia, establishing settlements in such regions as the Danelaw in England and Normandy in France.
Today the Viking legacy is visible in Denmark’s national identity, language, and art. This era is a source of pride, influencing modern Danish culture through historical reenactments, museum exhibits, and popular culture.