Limfjordsmuseet

About the museum

The Limfjordsmuseet was founded in 1964 by citizens of Løgstør and moved into the former residence of the canal warden on Frederik VII's Canal. The 4.4-kilometer-long canal was dug by hand in 1856–61 by about 400 German workers to spare ships the dangerous sandbanks off Løgstør. In operation until 1913, it made it possible for the first time to sail all the way through the Limfjord; today it is a protected cultural monument and is regarded as the crown jewel of the museum's collection.

Today it is a state-recognized museum for the maritime cultural history of the Limfjord. In 2008, the Maritime Experience Center was added, which shows fishing, seafaring, beach hunting, storm surges, and boatbuilding and, with aquariums, brings to life the fjord before and after the North Sea breakthrough at Agger in 1825. In 2019, the exhibition "Den fantastiske fjord" about seafaring through the centuries opened in the canal warden's residence.

In the historic boatbuilding workshop, craftsmen and volunteers restore the floating exhibits; the fleet includes 16 boats, among them KIRSTINE, the largest surviving vessel. In summer, the hand-operated swing bridge turns over the canal, and the excursion boat GREVINDE DANNER takes guided trips as far as the canal keepers' houses in Lendrup. There are also bus trips in a 1954 Bedford vintage bus, a snaps distillery of its own, and festivals such as the Mussel Festival.

Highlights

• Frederik VII's Canal from 1856–61 with hand-operated swing bridge
• Maritime Experience Center with aquariums and touch tanks
• Exhibition "Den fantastiske fjord" in the canal warden's residence
• Historic boatbuilding workshop and fleet of 16 Limfjord boats
• Guided canal cruises on the boat GREVINDE DANNER

Permanent exhibitions

• Det Maritime Oplevelsescenter – Fishing, seafaring, beach hunting (Strandjagt), storm surges, and boatbuilding on the Limfjord, with aquariums and a large touch tank.
• Den fantastiske fjord – Since 2019 in the canal warden's residence: seafaring on the Limfjord through the centuries, with film, sound, hand-painted illustrations, and objects to touch.
• Det Historiske Bådebyggeri – A working boatbuilding workshop in which craftsmen and volunteers restore the museum's historic boats.

Founded

1964

Operated by

Limfjordsmuseet (selbstständige Institution)

Director

Anders Bloksgaard

Admission & discounts

Adults DKK 60 in the off-season, DKK 80 in the high season. The museum shops can be accessed without an admission ticket.

Accessibility

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

The Maritime Experience Center and the historic boatbuilding workshop are accessible to wheelchair users and people with limited mobility; in the Experience Center, a lift leads to the second floor and there is an accessible restroom. The canal warden's residence is not wheelchair-accessible.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

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

In the touch tank, children can touch crabs and flatfish; much in the exhibition may be touched. Maritime playground. During school holidays, programs such as fish feeding, a mussel craft workshop, and a boatbuilding workshop (kit DKK 50). Baby changing area in the Maritime Experience Center.

Getting there & parking

The museum is on the western edge of Løgstør on Frederik VII's Canal. Dogs on a leash are allowed in the outdoor area.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant
• Museum shop

Fish restaurant Kanalfogedens Køkken directly next to the museum. Shops in the Maritime Experience Center and in the canal warden's residence with books, toys, crafts, and the museum's own snaps; ice cream and water are also available there. Picnic tables on the meadow across from the museum; bicycle rental.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

Plan your visit