[1] It is the largest Viking Age reenactment event in Denmark and is held on and near the beaches at Moesgård Museum.

There are no permanent structures in the area so a temporary tent camp with markets, blacksmiths and kitchens is erected, modelled after the Great Heathen Army.

[2] On the last two days of the event, tiding tournaments, single combat contests and mock battles are performed, featuring up to a 1000 participants and an Icelandic horse cavalry.

The reenactment was founded by Moesgård Museum which had previously held a weekend of lectures and crafts for children.

In 1977 it was expanded to a week long event, with a market for jewellery, clothing and weapons.