{"id":7005,"date":"2017-07-28T17:14:58","date_gmt":"2017-07-28T17:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/?p=7005"},"modified":"2019-05-21T10:22:58","modified_gmt":"2019-05-21T00:22:58","slug":"jelling-denmark-%f0%9f%87%a9%f0%9f%87%b0-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/?p=7005","title":{"rendered":"Jelling, Denmark 2017 \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><b>Travelled: 166 kilometres from T\u00f8nder to Jelling in Denmark.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Visited: Ribe and Jelling<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Stayed: Farm Stay a few kilometres from Jelling DKK90, services but they all cost more. <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/3Cccsf2TYskZXK7E8\">N55.79088 E09.45879<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Another quiet evening in the stellplatz in T\u00f8nder. &nbsp;We enjoyed our quiche along with some cheap beer and wine from The Netherlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even better the sun is shining and we decide on a leasurely start to the day. &nbsp;The internet is lightning fast, so we enjoy a coffee, I do the blog and Pam chats to Indiana on Skype. &nbsp;Time to go so I roll the Hymer over the the service point. &nbsp;Half way through it just buckets down with rain&#8230; seemingly just another day in Denmark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our first stop for today is Ribe, its about 50 klm, but the traffic is slow, there is a round-about every 3-5 klms and then there is the rain. &nbsp;We don&#8217;t have a train or plane to catch, so we just trundle on. &nbsp;There is a large free stellplatz in Ribe and the GPS finds it easily. &nbsp;It looks full but there are a couple of spots and we park up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The rain stops and 15 minutes later we walk in the centrum, umbrella in hand. &nbsp;Ribe is Denmark oldest town. &nbsp;Full of crooked lanes, half-timber houses leaning this way and that as well as Denmark oldest Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ribe_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>The first thing we notice on our walk is this beautiful graveyard, the family plots are neatly hedged with lots of fancy shrubs and ornamentals.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ribe_2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Another picture for our neighbour Norm, this small yard full of Hydrangea.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ribe_3.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Not sure what&#8217;s holding this place up, but I presume we are not in an earthquake prone area.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ribe_4.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Ribe Cathedral or Domkirke has existed since 948, largely in its current form since 1150. It really dominates the surrounding town.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ribe_5.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Looking forward to the altar piece in Ribe Cathedral.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ribe_6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"999\"\/><figcaption>One of two murals remaining on the central columns of the Cathedral. Apparently dating back to the 16th century.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ribe_7.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>This amazing baptismal font dates to 1375. The Domkirke is a very interesting wander on a Friday morning.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ribe_8.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>The centrum is the usual line of cafes, and shops. The Danish seem to love antique shops, every town we visit has at least a few.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There is apparently a jazz festival on this weekend and stalls and seating are being set up in the square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ribe, Denmark. Jazz\" width=\"1140\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vzsr1LuldPg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ribe_9.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>The canal seems to make the divide between the old town and the new.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We have done Ribe for this visit. &nbsp;The old centrum is getting very busy so we decide to walk back to the Hymer and have lunch. &nbsp;Surprise to find another aussie motorhome in the stellplatz. &nbsp;We go over and introduce ourselves to Vicki and Dean from Melbourne. &nbsp;They are on their second annual motorhoming trip and heading to Norway as well. &nbsp;There is still plenty of day left so we set course for Jelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The Danish consider Jelling as the spiritual home of the Vikings and the Danish Monarchy. &nbsp;It was here, more than a thousand years ago that &#8216;Gorm the Old&#8217; establish himself as the King of Denmark. &nbsp;That lineage continues to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jelling_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Jelling Museum has only recently opened, full of technology and interactive displays. &nbsp;Being free to enter makes it all the more enjoyable.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jelling_2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jelling_2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Taken from one of the two burial mounds on the site, this panorama should open for you. &nbsp;On the site of the existing church, the first church in Denmark was built. &nbsp;The remains of King Gorm were found in a grave in the floor of the church.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jelling_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"999\"\/><figcaption>One of the Jelling Rocks. &nbsp;The story is in the next picture or google them if your interested.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jelling_4.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Info<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jelling_5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jelling_5.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Set between the two large burial mounds the Kirke (Church) and it&#8217;s adjoining cemetery seem a little out of place to us. &nbsp;But it perhaps represents the old development of Christianity in Denmark. &nbsp;This panorama should open to detail the murials adorning the walls.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jelling_7.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>We have seen a few model ships hanging from the ceiling of churches in Denmark as well as other countries, come to think of it. We overhear a tour guide stating that ships pointing at the altar are a sign of good luck.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jelling_9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"999\"\/><figcaption>After walking the site, climbing the mounds, looking at the rocks and visiting the church we spend an hour in the museum learning about the Vikings.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We could stay in the carpark near the museum (well it doesn&#8217;t say otherwise), but it&#8217;s on an unfriendly slope for a good sleep, so we opt for a farm stay about 6 klm up the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jelling_10.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Well here we are, by ourselves as it seems. &nbsp;The farmer has gone away for the week. So we park, get the Webber out as well a beer \ud83c\udf7b and a glass of wine \ud83c\udf77 and enjoy the evening.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael and Pam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"bpp_credits\" style=\"clear: both; float: right; width: 200px; height: 70px; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.blogpadpro.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"vertical-align: middle; font-size: 8pt; color: #999;\">Edited with BlogPad Pro<\/span><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; padding-left: 5px;\" src=\"http:\/\/files.blogpadpro.com\/images\/speech-bubble.png\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\"><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travelled: 166 kilometres from T\u00f8nder to Jelling in Denmark. Visited: Ribe and Jelling Stayed: Farm Stay a few kilometres from Jelling DKK90, services but they all cost more. N55.79088 E09.45879 Another quiet evening in the stellplatz in T\u00f8nder. &nbsp;We enjoyed our quiche along with some cheap beer and wine from The Netherlands. 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