Memorial Sites in Denmark
Places of remembrance for occupation, resistance and refuge during World War II, with exhibitions and educational programs.
Southern Denmark (5)
Central Denmark (4)
North Denmark (1)
Memorial Sites in Denmark: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 10 memorial sites in Denmark, spread across 3 regions and 10 towns and cities. Most of them are in Southern Denmark (5), Central Denmark (4), and North Denmark (1).
At the city level, Aarhus (1), Esbjerg (1), and Hirtshals (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several memorial sites in a single day.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs DKK 76.50 at the median, and the middle half charge between DKK 70 and DKK 100.
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 3 offer dedicated programs for families, and 3 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 memorial sites in Denmark
The best-known memorial sites in Denmark
Dybbøl MølleHistory · Sønderborg
Sea War Museum JutlandHistory · Thyborøn
BesættelsesmuseetHistory · Aarhus- Bunkermuseet HirtshalsHistory · Hirtshals
FLUGT – Refugee Museum of DenmarkHistory · Oksbøl
OllerupbunkerenHistory · Ollerup- Skanderborg BunkerneHistory · Skanderborg
Tarp BunkermuseumHistory · Esbjerg
Frøslevlejrens MuseumMemorial · Padborg
Silkeborg BunkermuseumHistory · Silkeborg
Memorial sites in Denmark with programs for families
Wheelchair-accessible memorial sites in Denmark
By region
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many memorial sites are there in Denmark?
Our directory currently lists 10 memorial sites in Denmark across 10 towns and cities.
What are the best-known memorial sites in Denmark?
Some of the best known are Dybbøl Mølle, Sea War Museum Jutland, Besættelsesmuseet, Bunkermuseet Hirtshals, and FLUGT – Refugee Museum of Denmark.
Which memorial sites in Denmark offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Bunkermuseet Hirtshals and Ollerupbunkeren.
Which memorial sites in Denmark are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 4 are open, such as Dybbøl Mølle, Sea War Museum Jutland, and Bunkermuseet Hirtshals.
Which memorial sites in Denmark are wheelchair accessible?
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Sea War Museum Jutland, Besættelsesmuseet, and FLUGT – Refugee Museum of Denmark. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit memorial sites in Denmark?
A regular adult ticket costs DKK 76.50 at the median, with prices ranging from DKK 50 to DKK 170. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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