Historical shops

Take a piece of history home with you

History comes to life when you step through the door to the scent of soap at Schou’s Soap House or the smell of vanilla biscuits at the Bakery in the 1864 neighbourhood.

Have a chat with the shopkeeper in Rahbek’s mini-market, the Bookkeeper, the Gardener or the Ironmonger.

Whichever shop you visit, you will find goods which are unique to Den Gamle By.

Bookseller Chr. Andersen

The shelves at the bookseller Chr. Andersen have everything from playing cards to books.

Bernstorff Market Nursery

Visit the Market Nursery, and buy seeds, honey and small plants from Den Gamle By.

Pouls Radio

Relish the 1970s nostalgia at Pouls Radio with reel-to-reel tape recorders, gramophone record players on the shelves and classic Danish rock in the speakers.

The Aarhus Merchant’s House shop

The Aarhus Merchant’s House shop stocks all sorts of treats from liquorice root, candy and sausages to one of our visitors’ hot favourites, Caribbean rum.

The Bakery Shop

In the Bakery from 1885, the girl behind the counter sells bread and cakes baked according to recipes from pre-1900.

The Museum Gift Shop

Books, candles and honey, the Museum Gift Shop has something to suit every taste.

Rahbek’s mini-market

In the mini-market, the shop assistant stands behind the counter wearing a classic work coat from 1974 and sells sweets and freshly ground coffee.

The Ironmonger S.P. Jepsen

Go exploring in the Ironmonger’s, which stocks quality items such as the iconic ‘Madam Blå’ coffee pot.

Schou’s Soap House

Indulge yourself with the iconic 4711 perfume or one of our special soaps.

The Embroidery Shop

In the colourful 1970s, coarser fabrics, stylised patterns and new colour mixes were all the rage, with orange and mauve hot favourites.