Anchored in History: Aarhus

Have you ever wondered where the name “Bluetooth” comes from? It dates back over 1000 years to the Viking King Harald “Bluetooth” Gormsson of Denmark, who allegedly earned his nickname from his dead tooth, which appeared greyish-blue. King Bluetooth is best known for uniting Denmark with Norway, consolidating power across Scandinavia — just like how Bluetooth technology connects separate products into a single network. During his reign, King Bluetooth built a series of fortresses to defend his kingdom and control trade. Today, you can sail to the port of Aarhus, Denmark and visit the site of the Fyrkat Ring Fortress on a Holland America shore excursion, curated with The History Channel™. Start planning your journey today: https://www.hollandamerica.com/en/us/cruise-destinations/northern-europe-cruises/europe-northern-ports/aar/11407 Disclaimer: Shore excursions and programming are not sponsored or administered by The History Channel™ and are offered and administered exclusively by Holland America.