King Harald Bluetooth is known for uniting the Danish kingdom and introducing Christianity, as famously declared on the Jelling Stone. To secure his reign, he built a series of ring fortresses, including Fyrkat near Hobro, which acted as military strongholds to reinforce his power in the late 10th century.

These ring fortresses clearly symbolize Harald’s ambition to consolidate his kingdom and defend it against external threats, especially from the Holy Roman Empire. Fyrkat’s history reflects this turbulent time of political and religious change in Denmark.

One of the most remarkable finds at Fyrkat is the grave of a woman buried in a wagon burial, with rare and unusual grave goods indicating she was likely a völva — a revered Norse seeress and cult figure. The exhibition offers visitors the chance to meet this mysterious figure and explore the artifacts from her burial.

Housed in the newly renovated Fyrkat Møllegård near the fortress, the exhibition combines modern design with archaeological discoveries to bring Harald Bluetooth’s era to life.