Jels Vikingespil in English
About Jels Vikingespil
Burning romance, fencing battles and colorful scenes performed by hundreds of volunteers creates a unique experience at Jels Vikingespil (viking theater) every summer. The trees and the lake forms a very special stage for the theater, which have taken place since 1977. The theaters are based on Nordic mythology presented with modern effects.
All actors and stage technicians are amateurs spending their spare time on practicing the theater of the year. The staff of professionals among others include Ole Sørensen as director and actor Bo Thomas as fencing teacher.
Buy your tickets on Billetexpressen.dk or in the box office at the theater from 2 hours before the performance.
Before the theater you can enjoy a special Viking buffet in the incredible longhouse, Valhal. You can reserve tickets to the buffet online along with tickets for the theater. It’s possible to order buffet until 10.00 a.m on the day of your visit.
Performance Dates in 2025
- Friday 4 July at 8.00 p.m
- Saturday 5 July at 8.00 p.m
- Sunday 6 July at 4.00 p.m (afternoon performance)
- Monday 7 July at 8.00 p.m
- Tuesday 8 July at 8.00 p.m
- Wednesday 9 July at 8.00 p.m
- Thursday 10 July at 8.00 p.m
- Friday 11 July at 8.00 p.m
- Saturday 12 July at 8.00 p.m
- Sunday 13 July – No performance
- Monday 14 July at 9.00 p.m (late night show)
- Tuesday 15 July at 8.00 p.m
- Wednesday 16 July at 8.00 p.m
- Thursday 17 July at 8.00 p.m
- Friday 18 July at 8.00 p.m
- Saturday 19 July at 8.00 p.m
- Sunday 20 July at 8.00 p.m
Summary of “Pretender King” (Skinkongen) 2025
The summary of the “Pretender King” are not yet ready, but will be here during the spring of 2025 at the latest.