FRILANDSMUSEET

Open Air Museum

Sealand Coast,

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culture

architecture

open air museum

windmills

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Frilandsmuseet, Denmark's National Open Air Museum, offers a captivating journey through rural Danish life from the 17th to the 20th centuries. Situated in Lyngby, just north of Copenhagen, the museum features over 100 authentic buildings relocated from various regions of Denmark, including islands like Læsø and Bornholm, as well as structures from the Faroe Islands and former Danish territories in Germany and Sweden. These buildings encompass a range of social settings, from affluent manor houses to modest poorhouses, providing a comprehensive view of Denmark's architectural and social history.

The museum's expansive grounds also boast 25 historic gardens and cultural landscapes, showcasing traditional Danish horticulture and agricultural practices. Visitors can explore these areas to gain insights into the country's rural heritage. Additionally, Frilandsmuseet is home to six operational windmills, some dating back to the 17th century, which are regularly maintained and operated by a dedicated guild of volunteers. These mills serve as living examples of Denmark's milling history. With its rich collection and immersive experiences, Frilandsmuseet offers a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience Denmark's rural past firsthand.

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3071 reviews

Tim Genford Jensen (Genford)

9 months ago

The Open Air Museum in Denmark, known as "Frilandsmuseet," is one of the world's oldest and largest open-air museums. Located just outside Copenhagen in Lyngby, it is part of the National Museum of Denmark. The museum spans over 86 acres and features more than 50 historic buildings, including farms, mills, houses, and workshops, representing different regions and time periods in Danish history, from the 17th to the 19th century. Visitors to Frilandsmuseet can explore the rural life of Denmark in past centuries. The buildings are original structures that have been relocated to the museum, and they are furnished and decorated to reflect the period they represent. The museum also features gardens, livestock, and demonstrations of traditional crafts and farming techniques. Throughout the year, the museum hosts various events, such as reenactments, markets, and seasonal celebrations, offering visitors a chance to experience Danish history and culture in an interactive and immersive way. Frilandsmuseet is open from spring through fall, with special events during the holiday season. It is a popular destination for both locals and tourists interested in history, architecture, and traditional Danish culture.

Taylor Munson

a year ago

We debated whether to go but ultimately very happy we decided to! Make sure to grab a map at the entrance because the grounds are massive and there is tons to explore. We spent almost 3 hours there in the end, and would have stayed longer if we could have. Great for kids or adults and good value for money. Highly recommend visiting

James Glazier

8 months ago

Huge park of rescued buildings from the 16th to 19th centuries. Mostly farmhouses but also barns, water mills, a pottery, wheel wright. Houses come from all over historical Danish territory. Wide variety of roofing and construction techniques. Plenty of historical breed farm animals and a wagon cart. Beautiful parkland. Lots of help and activities for children. Would help if the guide map had more information on the buildings to guide your itinerary since it's such a big museum no one is likely to visit all of it one one trip.

Ally Rose

10 months ago

This place is awesome if you want to step back in time and also want a bush walk at the same time. The new frøsnapper byen is perfect for young kids. Great for tourists who want to kill few hours away from the hustle of copes. Take your walking shoes ☺️

Aarati K.C.

2 years ago

One of the best places I visited in Denmark! We had a family day out and had great fun there. Felt like we went back to historic time in Denmark ; old houses with cattle space, people around in traditional Danish dress, their activities.Everything touched heart! Must go place 🤗and yes Easily accessible!

Sarah Aslani

a year ago

I loved it here. So many houses from old days. Very interesting, and you learn allot about history. Great for families. Children can pet goats and rabbits, and we saw horses too.

Amit

9 months ago

Absolutely beautiful. I loved every building and all the work they've put into maintaining and growing this place. We came across actors and actresses that also do their part in adding reality and context to the way things were. Let me tell you the real context here about why I love it. I'm a tech person. The app I run is on my profile page. My life is in the web, on the web and exists because of the internet. Despite this context, I love to peer into history. I love BEING in history even more. This entire place whisks me away to another world where life was much simpler. People worked manually in difficult jobs. People lived very simply. I feel like appreciating this, and history itself - is a duty - not an option. I'm really glad this exists. A similar open air museum exists in Stockholm too.

Mervyn Phea

5 months ago

One of the oldest open air museum in the world. A little away from the city. 15 mins walk from the metro. Due to its rustic environment if it rains your shoes will be muddy. Nice place to see old historic houses.

Ahmed Ouda

a week ago

A must-visit open-air museum around Copenhagen. It contains many original old houses that have been collected from all over Denmark and reassembled in the museum to showcase an authentic Danish countryside experience from that era which is from 1700, 1800, and 1900. The prices there are reasonable.

Melanie Mengüş

2 weeks ago

Spent the day here during a weekday and it was quiet so perfect for a day out of Copenhagen. It is only a few minutes away by train from the center. The museum is lovely and huge. It’s a quiet and pleasant place in the countryside. Everything is outside in the park where you can see older houses from Danmark & Sweden. It’s very interesting! Also they have some animals here like donkeys or rabbits. They all seems very happy and have a lot of space which is an amazing thing for them. I liked the fact that we can pet the bunnies which was adorable. We had a magical time here. It was so relaxing and also very interesting to see how they used to live in the past. The museum is well preserved and the staff is also kind and welcoming.

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