Denmark's only preserved Viking shield was excavated near the remains of the neighboring Trelleborg Fortress, and this artefact has served as the inspiration for the design of the experience centre. The center is discretely located overlooking the fortress, wedged into the landscape to resemble the surface of a vast, emerging shield. Visitors can walk across the surface and survey views of the fortress and the rural landscape that surrounds it.

The design concept is based on connecting the past with the present in a building that conveys the history of the Viking era in an expressive contemporary design. In order to create an inviting and relevant experience for visitors, we have worked extensively with stage-setting, using the narrative as catalyst for architecture.

The centre intends to provide the city of Slagelse with an additional historical attraction, to reinforce its appeal as a cultural destination where the dramatic and warlike history of the Viking era is brought to life.