Historiecenter Dybbøl Banke

About the museum

The Historiecenter Dybbøl Banke is located on the hill west of Sønderborg where Danish troops defended the Düppel fortifications against the Prussian army in 1864, until it stormed the positions on April 18. The defeat is still regarded as a turning point in Danish history, and the center tells of the prehistory, course, and consequences of this war.

After an architectural competition with almost 200 entries, construction began in 1991; the building was financed mainly by the foundation Aage V. Jensens Fonde. On April 18, 1992, the anniversary of the battle, Queen Margrethe II inaugurated the house. The operator is the foundation Fonden Dybbøl Banke.

Between 2001 and 2007, a faithful reconstruction of a Danish redoubt with a trench, palisades, blockhouse, concrete powder magazines, and cannons was built on the grounds, as well as a replica barracks camp, the "Soldaterbyen". The first section opened in 2003; the complete site was inaugurated again by the Queen in 2007.

In addition to films about the war, the house focuses on experience: in dormitories, the writing room, smithy, and telegraph station, you can follow the soldiers' everyday life, and during the holidays, performers in historical uniforms show weapons and equipment. From September 2026 to the end of May 2027, buildings and exhibitions will be fundamentally renovated.

Highlights

• Reconstructed Danish redoubt with blockhouse, powder magazines, and cannons
• Soldiers' camp "Soldaterbyen" with dormitories, smithy, and telegraph station
• Films "Dommedag for Danmark", "Angrebet på Als", and "Stormdagen"
• Holiday program with uniformed performers, rifle and cannon demonstrations
• Location on the historic battlefield near Dybbøl Mølle

Permanent exhibitions

• Skansen – Reconstructed Danish redoubt with a trench, palisades, blockhouse, powder magazines, and cannons, which can be walked through for the first time since 1864.
• Soldaterbyen – Replica barracks camp where visitors experience the everyday life of the soldiers of 1864 with dormitories, smithy, post office, and telegraph.

Founded

1992

Operated by

Fonden Dybbøl Banke

Admission & discounts

Prices of the 2026 season; the house is closed from September 7, 2026 to May 31, 2027.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

An autism-friendly visual preview of the visit is available at AutismGoTo.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area

In the soldiers' camp, children can try on uniforms, write with quill and ink, work the smithy's bellows, and send telegraphs; there is also a playground. During the holidays, uniformed performers demonstrate rifles and cannons, bullets are cast, pancakes are baked, and the redoubt is "stormed".

Getting there & parking

By car, follow the signs toward Sønderborg and then to Dybbøl Banke.

Amenities & dining

• Café: not available
• Restaurant: not available

Sale of ice cream and water; picnic tables and benches on the grounds, food you bring yourself is welcome.

Events & venue rental

• Corporate events

Team building for companies with 40 to 80 adults (4.5 hours, DKK 400 per person including admission, guides, coffee, and cake; January 1 to June 30 and from August 15).

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