All open air museums to visit in Denmark

Experience history come to life at open-air museums in Denmark. These museums feature historical buildings, reenactments, and interactive exhibits in an outdoor setting.

Are you interested in experiencing history firsthand? These are the best open air museums in Denmark:

  1. Ribe Viking Centre1

    Ribe Viking Centre

     Damhus
    Visiting this living history settlement is a great way how to learn about Vikings and actually experience the way they lived.
  2. Den Gamle By2

    Den Gamle By

     Aarhus
    Den Gamle By is an open-air town museum in Aarhus that is focused on illustrating Danish town culture. The museum consists of 75 historical buildings collected from 20 settlements from all over Denmark. The town with its buildings as a whole is the main attraction but most buildings can also be visi
  3. Maribo Open-Air Museum3

    Maribo Open-Air Museum

     Maribo
    The Maribo Open-Air Museum is situated on the western outskirts of Maribo, on the Danish island of Lolland. It is conveniently located near the northern banks of Søndersø Lake, making it an ideal destination for those who enjoy both history and nature. The museum's location offers visitors the opportunity to explore the rich history of the region while also enjoying the natural beauty of the surrounding area.
  4. Viking Village4

    Viking Village

     Risby
    Vikingelandsbyen, located in the northern part of Albertslund Municipality at Risby, is a historical workshop and open-air museum. Established in 1992, the village offers a unique glimpse into the Viking era. Visitors can explore the three small pit houses and a farmhouse that are part of the village.
  5. Frøstrup Minilandsby5

    Frøstrup Minilandsby

     Frøstrup
    Scale 1:10 miniature village that reflects how it looked like at the beginning of the 20th century.
  6. Land of Legends6

    Land of Legends

     Lejre
    One of the highlights of Sagnlandet Lejre is its working workshops, where visitors can witness the creation of crafts from historical and prehistoric times. These workshops include a weaving workshop, a pottery, and a forge. Here, tools, costumes, and household utensils are made for use in the center's reconstructed environments. This provides a unique opportunity for visitors to see how items from the past were made and used.