KRIGSMUSEET

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Copenhagen Town, Copenhagen, Denmark

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Delve into Denmark's military history at the Danish War Museum, located in Copenhagen. The museum’s captivating exhibits showcase Denmark’s involvement in conflicts from the Viking Age to modern times. With a diverse collection of weapons, uniforms, and historical artifacts, visitors can explore the evolution of Denmark's defence forces and the impact of war on the nation’s history.

The Danish War Museum offers a comprehensive journey through Denmark’s military history, spanning from the Viking Age to contemporary warfare. Situated in the heart of Copenhagen, the museum brings to life the nation’s defence heritage through its impressive collection of weapons, uniforms, and historical artifacts. Visitors can explore key moments in Denmark's military past, including the battles fought during the Napoleonic Wars, World War II, and Denmark’s modern peacekeeping missions. Interactive exhibits and immersive displays provide a unique insight into the strategies, challenges, and experiences faced by Denmark’s military forces throughout history. The museum also emphasizes the human cost of war, reflecting on how conflicts have shaped Danish society. Whether you're a history enthusiast or interested in military strategy, the Danish War Museum offers a fascinating perspective on Denmark’s role in global conflicts, making it an essential stop for anyone eager to learn more about the nation's wartime legacy.

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2223 reviews

Phillip Rios

6 months ago

Great experience. The exhibition about the war in terror in Afghanistan is quite immersive. The collection of arms and armour are wonderful

Sunny

7 months ago

Even though I don't like history and wars, this museum was something different from what I expected. The exhibitions are well placed especially the part which presents the war in Afghanistan. It wasn't boring at all!

Kristof Scheer

10 months ago

This is great Museum - 2 giant floors of a detailed war exhibition of the Danish war history from 1500 till todays wars against terror. A highlight is the section about the daily life of soldiers deployed to the middle east. Can recommend for history nerds (3-4 hrs) but also for families with children (1-2 hrs).

Alan Conneely

a year ago

Very enjoyable museum! As a fan of history, particularly war time history, this is the place to visit! Plenty of attractions educating tourists the history of Denmark during wars and conflicts! The Afghan part of the museum was particularly interesting on how life was like for the soldiers during service there! Very cool museum and I can’t highly recommend!

Barış Y.

7 months ago

Very big museum with two floors. There miniatures of historic navy battles. Historical ship models and really items from the shlps. Also there is uniforms and modern weapons. First floor there is modern weapons and Afghanistan deployment experience gallery. Outside of the museum there is a real leopard tank parked. You can easily spend more than 2 hours.

Michael Wu Phd

8 months ago

This museum is really a pleasant surprise. It was not only my must-see list. But my I happen to be in the area visiting the Black Diamond, so I decided to check it out last minute. And it was excellent! Besides the huge collections of war artifacts on the second floor (everything from artillery, weapons, naval, intelligence, etc.), there is a section on the first floor that really does make you feel like you are stepping into a war zone. It's very nicely done. I highly recommend it, even to those who are not an enthusiasts of war or military.

Pieter-Jan Elias

4 months ago

Denmark involved in combat throughout the ages! Large collection and very impressive! I easily walked around in there for two hours!

Ross Daniels

4 months ago

Now we did not visit inside but we were lucky enough to walk at night during the light festival in Amsterdam and saw the light art on the front of the building. This along with the canals and the Old Royal Danish library which is known as the Black Diamone make for a more than pleasant exploration.

Jason Denne

a month ago

What a great find. Excellent museum with a lot of great models and interactive displays. I would recommend this museum for those interested in Danish military history especially Naval history. The models of the ships are vast and amazing !

Ashley Liew

a week ago

The Danish War Museum is a must visit especially for those into war history! The museum location itself is historical, within Christian IV’s arsenal building from 1604. It covers thousands of artifacts over 500 years of Danish history. If you thought level one was amazing, level two is even more impressive. We spent a longer here than planned which is a great thing! Check out the Leopard tank outside too. Thank you, mange tak! 🇩🇰🙏🏻