Skuldelev is a town in the

Frederikssund Municipality Frederikssund Kommune () is a municipality () on the shores of Roskilde Fjord in the northern part of the island of Zealand (''Sjælland'') in eastern Denmark. On 1 January 2007, the municipality was enlarged to include the old Jægerspris, Sl ...

North Zealand North Zealand, also North Sealand (), refers to the northeastern part of the Danish island of Zealand. The Danish tourist authorities have recently introduced the term Danish Riviera to cover the area in view of its increasing importance for to ...

, Denmark. It is located 5 km northeast of

Skibby Skibby is a town with a population of 3,135 (1 January 2025),Jægerspris Jægerspris is a town, with a population of 4,156 (1 January 2025),Frederikssund Frederikssund () is a Denmark, Danish town, seat of the Frederikssund Municipality, in the Capital Region of Denmark, Region Hovedstaden with a population of 17,583 (1 January 2025).

. As of 2024, it has a population of 858. In 1962, the remains of five original Viking

ships A ship is a large vessel that travels the world's oceans and other navigable waterways, carrying cargo or passengers, or in support of specialized missions, such as defense, research and fishing. Ships are generally distinguished from boats, ...

were recovered from the waterway of Peberrenden at Skuldelev.Viking Ship Museum. "The five Viking ships - The Skuldelev Ships". Vikinges Kibs Museet. Archived fro
the original
on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2025.

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Cities and towns in the Capital Region of Denmark Frederikssund Municipality {{CapitalDK-stub