Den Gamle By
An open-air museum that has rebuilt dozens of old houses moved from across Denmark. Walk from 16th-century streets to 1970s apartments.
Den Gamle By opened in 1914. It has gathered about 75 historic buildings from across Denmark, arranged into three districts representing 1864, 1927 and 1974. Shops, workshops and homes are staffed by actors in period costume who explain life in each era. The Christmas Old Town in December is especially lively. Admission varies by season, at about 135 to 190 kroner. The museum sits next to the Botanical Garden and is about a 15-minute walk from the city center.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00 am–5:00 pm (seasonal adjustments)
Nearby sights
- Aarhus Botanical Garden
- ARoS Aarhus Art Museum
- Aarhus City Hall
- Church of Our Lady, Aarhus
- Aarhus University Park
- Salling Rooftop
- Latin Quarter
- Aarhus Cathedral