Programme
Explore this autumn’s events
Discover special events, holidays and theme days coming up in Den Gamle By.
Weekends in September
Allhallowtide
Autumn holidays: Follow the Trail of Shadows
Did you spot something in the dark? Take your family on a scavenger hunt through houses and streets and explore folklore customs and stories for Allhallowtide during the autumn holidays.
News
Den Gamle By has been awarded Museum of the Year 2026
On 13 June, Den Gamle By won Europe’s most prestigious museum award. The award, presented by the European Museum Forum, recognises museums that stand out for their innovation and their ability to engage audiences in new and meaningful ways.
Tours
Through the market town and between life and death
Go back to a time when illness was a basic condition of life, take a deep dive into life in a market town in the 19th century or see Den Gamle By from a horse-drawn carriage.
Tickets
Tickets & opening hours
Buy your ticket in advance and skip the queue when you arrive. Visitors under 18 always enjoy free admission.
Come Back
Get more for less
Enjoy free admission for a whole year, 10% off purchases and free admission for a guest all year round. From DKK 290.
