Café Knarr at the Viking Ship Museum
The café is part of the Viking Ship Museum and is located on Museum Island, overlooking the boatyard and the many beautiful wooden ships that are hauled ashore for the winter.
Café Knarr – the taste of Viking cuisine with a view of the fjord
Café Knarr is located on Museum Island at the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, offering a unique dining experience overlooking the boatyard and the many beautiful wooden vessels. The café serves dishes inspired by Viking ingredients and traditions, prepared with a modern Nordic twist.
The menu features lunch dishes, salads, sandwiches, homemade cakes, and a selection of drinks such as organic juices, tea, coffee, soft drinks, and beer. The menu changes with the seasons, and the chef regularly creates new dishes using fresh, local produce.
New Nordic Viking Food
Café Knarr is guided by the principles of New Nordic Viking Food. The menu is based on the ingredients familiar to the Vikings, which means that potatoes, tomatoes, and cucumbers are absent. Instead, guests can enjoy flatbread, angelica, sea buckthorn, and pearl barley, linking the food of the past with today’s gastronomy.
Taste history
A visit to Café Knarr is not just a culinary experience but also part of the museum’s storytelling. The food reflects the Vikings’ journeys and encounters with foreign cultures, while guests enjoy views of the five original Viking ships and the lively atmosphere of the open-air museum.