Open-Air Museums in Denmark
Historic buildings, villages and crafts in the open air.
North Denmark (10)
Kystmuseet Skagen
Bunkermuseet Hirtshals
Bunkermuseum Hanstholm
Landskabs- og Landbrugsmuseet
Vikingemuseet Fyrkat
Boldrup Museum
Egnssamlingen for Østvendsyssel
Museumsgården
Sognefogedgården
Stenaldercenter Ertebølle
Central Denmark (8)
Zealand (7)
Capital Region (6)
Southern Denmark (5)
Open-Air Museums in Denmark: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 36 open-air museums in Denmark, spread across 5 regions and 34 towns and cities. Most of them are in North Denmark (10), Central Denmark (8), and Zealand (7).
At the city level, Gudhjem (2), Odense (2), and Aarhus (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several open-air museums in a single day.
8 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs DKK 100 at the median, and the middle half charge between DKK 70 and DKK 145.
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 32 offer dedicated programs for families, and 20 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 open-air museums in Denmark
The best-known open-air museums in Denmark
Den Gamle ByOpen-air · Aarhus
MiddelaldercentretOpen-air · Nykøbing Falster
FrilandsmuseetOpen-air · Kongens Lyngby
Den Fynske LandsbyOpen-air · Odense
Frilandsmuseet Hjerl HedeOpen-air · Vinderup
Sagnlandet LejreOpen-air · Lejre
Bornholms MiddelaldercenterOpen-air · Gudhjem
Kystmuseet SkagenRegional · Skagen
Bork VikingehavnOpen-air · Bork Havn
Glud MuseumOpen-air · Glud
Open-air museums in Denmark with free admission
Open-air museums in Denmark with programs for families
- Den Gamle ByOpen-air · Aarhus
- MiddelaldercentretOpen-air · Nykøbing Falster
- FrilandsmuseetOpen-air · Kongens Lyngby
- Den Fynske LandsbyOpen-air · Odense
- Frilandsmuseet Hjerl HedeOpen-air · Vinderup
- Sagnlandet LejreOpen-air · Lejre
- Bornholms MiddelaldercenterOpen-air · Gudhjem
- Kystmuseet SkagenRegional · Skagen
- Bork VikingehavnOpen-air · Bork Havn
- Glud MuseumOpen-air · Glud
Open-air museums in Denmark with the highest published visitor numbers
By region
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many open-air museums are there in Denmark?
Our directory currently lists 36 open-air museums in Denmark across 34 towns and cities.
What are the best-known open-air museums in Denmark?
Some of the best known are Den Gamle By, Middelaldercentret, Frilandsmuseet, Den Fynske Landsby, and Frilandsmuseet Hjerl Hede.
Which open-air museums in Denmark offer free admission?
8 museums are free to visit – for example Vingsted Jernalder, Bunkermuseet Hirtshals, Flynderupgård, and Frilandsmuseet Herning.
Which open-air museums in Denmark are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 9 are open, such as Den Gamle By, Bork Vikingehavn, and Ribe VikingeCenter.
Which open-air museums in Denmark are wheelchair accessible?
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Ribe VikingeCenter and Stenaldercenter Ertebølle. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit open-air museums in Denmark?
A regular adult ticket costs DKK 100 at the median, with prices ranging from DKK 20 to DKK 225. Children, students and families usually pay less.
Other categories: Art & Design · History & Cultural History · Natural History · Science & Technology · Archaeology & Antiquity · Memorials · Castles, Palaces & Monasteries · City & Regional Museums · World Cultures & Ethnology · People & Literature · Special-Interest Museums