Hello Vikings!
And hello everyone who’s following us with a big interest in the reenactment scene, but are not reenactors themselves. We know you’re spying on us, and this post is for you.
Sletten has in just a few years grown to be one of the largest Viking reenactment events in the world. We are completely non-profit, and run entirely by volunteers from the scene. Sletten is an event for Vikings, by Vikings.
Sletten is also a closed, private event, which is a little unusual. Most historical festivals are funded by visitors, but Sletten is something we do only for ourselves. While it warms our hearts that “civilians” (as we lovingly call you) hear lots of intriguing things about us, we cannot welcome you physically. We will ask you to leave.
So how can you join Sletten? By joining a reenactment group, of course!
There are many groups in Denmark, and the rest of the Nordics, and the rest of the world. If fighting isn’t quite your cup of tea, worry not. Many groups focus more on other aspects from the Viking Age, such as different forms of crafts, or just community building and social activities. Reenactment groups of all shapes and sizes are welcome at Sletten.
If you know that reenactment isn’t quite your thing, but you really want to visit something like Sletten, we have some Danish recommendations for you in roughly the same time period:
- July 11-19th: Trelleborg Viking Festival
- July 23-26th: Moesgaard Viking Days
- July 27th-August 2nd: Ribe VikingeCenter Viking Warriors
These events are open to the public, and they would LOVE for you to visit. Many of the reenactors who come to Sletten are also at these events, with their wares, goods, skills and knowledge. These three events will all welcome you with open arms and enthusiasm, and great programmes during opening hours!
Thank you Urnesfoto for these wonderful images.
All the best!