Kongeåmuseet
Local museum in the stationmaster's villa of Vamdrup about the Kongeå border of 1864–1920, the border station, the occupation period, and everyday life.
About the museum
Vamdrup owes its rise to the border: after the war of 1864, the Kongeå formed the state border with Prussian Schleswig, and in 1866 a border station was opened between the villages of Øster and Vester Vamdrup, where Danish and German staff worked. It developed into one of the largest stations in Denmark; stately villas for the senior officials were built along Jernbanegade.
The Kongeåmuseet was founded in 1973 and was initially housed in the old school of Øster Vamdrup. In 1985 it moved into the former official villa of the stationmaster from 1899. On the upper floor the local history archive of Vamdrup also works today, which also helps with family research.
The exhibitions are devoted to the border at the Kongeå, both the state border of 1864–1920 and the older customs border between North Jutland and Schleswig, and to the reunification of 1920. A highlight is the large computer-controlled model of the border station as it was around 1920, at a scale of 1:87, built from original DSB plans and maintained by the local railway club. Further rooms show Vamdrup under the German occupation of 1940–45, a classroom, an old kitchen, the parlor of the Vandmøllegården, as well as toys, dollhouses, and needlework.
The museum is run by volunteers by the Historisk Forening in Vamdrup, whose members have free admission. The association also organizes lectures, events, and activities for children and adults.
Highlights
- Large model of the Vamdrup border station around 1920 at a scale of 1:87
- Exhibitions on the Kongeå border of 1864–1920 and the older customs border
- Freedom exhibition on occupation and resistance in Vamdrup 1940–45
- Historic classroom with desks, slates, and class photos
- Dollhouses and toys from the 20th century
Permanent exhibitions
- Modeljernbanen – Computer-controlled model of the Vamdrup border station around 1920 at a scale of 1:87, built from original plans and photos.
- Frihedsudstillingen – Vamdrup during the occupation 1940–45: blackout, rationing, resistance, and liberation, told with photos, clothing, and finds from the town.
- Skolestuen – Furnished classroom with locally made desks, slates, and tiled stove as well as albums with class photos from the schools of the area.
- Founded
- 1973
- Operated by
- Historisk Forening in Vamdrup (ehrenamtlich)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | DKK 50 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | –Children free. |
| Groups | –Groups all year by arrangement at +45 40 32 98 87 or +45 40 36 04 63. |
Members of the Historisk Forening in Vamdrup (annual fee DKK 100 for individuals, DKK 200 per household) have free admission.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The toy exhibition with dollhouses, farm, and grocer's shop is explicitly aimed at children and adults; the association also offers activities for children. Children have free admission.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Vamdrup Station
Vamdrup station
The museum is located in the former stationmaster's villa on Jernbanegade at Vamdrup station.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
|---|---|
| Good to know | Group visits all year by arrangement. For kindergarten-class children there is an offering as part of the Kulturpas. The local history archive on the upper floor helps with family research. |
