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Frilandsmuseet

Take a journey through time at Frilandsmuseet (The Open Air Museum), a unique outdoor museum located just outside Copenhagen. This remarkable cultural treasure transports visitors back to traditional Danish village life as it looked across the centuries.

Here, historic farmhouses, village buildings and original interiors have been recreated with great care, offering a vivid and authentic sense of everyday life in rural Denmark. It is a living tribute to Danish cultural heritage — history here is not just displayed, but experienced.

Wander through the old buildings, meet the animals, and explore the open landscape to discover how people lived, worked and celebrated in the past. There are always fun events and activities for both children and adults, with extra family-friendly programs during school holidays, making it an ideal destination for a day out together.

Info

Open: Seasonal
Opening hours: See website
Price: 0 - 140 kr.
Distance: 15 km

Travel time from the hostel: 26 min. by car | 45 min. by public transport | 50 min. by bike

Photo: Frilandsmuseet

Discover the treasures of history

At Frilandsmuseet, you can explore more than 50 historic farm environments dating from the 17th century up to the early 20th century.

From traditional farmhouses and cottages to mills, schools, and workshops, the museum offers a rich insight into how people lived, worked, and built communities in rural Denmark. Meet skilled craftspeople demonstrating traditional techniques, take part in hands-on workshops, enjoy guided tours and live performances, and treat yourself to classic Danish dishes at the museum’s eateries.

Frilandsmuseet is more than just a museum — it is a living story of Denmark’s past, bringing history to life for visitors of all ages.

Like stepping into a time machine, it offers a vivid glimpse into everyday life in the countryside across centuries, with authentic buildings, environments, and traditions preserved and shared for today’s generations.

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