Københavns Historiske Marked

Københavns Historiske Marked

Københavns historiske markeder

København, Denmark

Arts & CultureHeritage
AssociationFounded 2011Local reach
Profile last updated: July 18, 2026

About

Founded in 2011, Københavns Historiske Marked is a non-profit association based in København, Denmark working on arts & culture, heritage.

Københavns Historiske Marked (KHM) is a historical living-history festival run by the association Københavns historiske markeder. Held each Pentecost at Valbyparken in Copenhagen, it features over 1,000 reenactors portraying Vikings, knights, craftsmen and jugglers, with tournaments, battle displays, fire shows, live music, workshops and children's activities. The association relies on volunteers across teams such as technical, kitchen, sanitation, information and entrance, and offers free tickets to other non-profit organisations for their users. Visitors can buy tickets in advance or at the gate.

Location

København, Denmark

Founded

2011

Organisation type

Association

Legal name

Københavns historiske markeder

Focus areas

living historyreenactmentVikingsmedievalfestivalCopenhagenvolunteering

Languages

DAEN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Arts & CultureHeritage

Works for

ChildrenFamilies

How they work

Community programmesVolunteer programmesAwareness & education

Funding & support

Funded by

Earned income

Ways to support

VolunteerMembershipCorporate partnership

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

CG Security, CG Tryk, To4You, Røde Kors, Blå Kors

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