The historic North Jutland | Enjoy Nordjylland

The museums in eastern North Jutland are full of hidden treasures; exciting stories about the history of the area. Both the recent history and exhibitions of objects that testify that there have been people here for thousands of years. You can also meet the history outside; for example in fascinating historical buildings or excavations.

Aalborg Historical Museum

At Aalborg Historical Museum, plenty of exciting experiences await you and your family. Explore the great history of Aalborg city, and there will also be plenty of fun activities for the whole family.

The Viking Museum Lindholm Høje

At Lindholm Høje Museum in Nørresundby, history comes alive right next to the burial site. You will find two exciting exhibitions about the Vikings at Lindholm Høje and the antiquity around the Limfjord.

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Kystmuseet Bangsbo

Kystmuseet Bangsbo is located in the old manor, that can be dated back to 1364

Bunkers, cannons and bullets in the North Jutland defenses

The Cold War Museum REGAN Vest

REGAN Vest, hidden 60 meters beneath a chalk hill, was built in secret in the 1960s. The bunker remains untouched and is fully furnished with all orig...

Kystmuseet Bangsbo Fort

Bangsbo Fort is located south of Pikkerbakken. The area is approximately 80m in height and the canons 60m in height.

Børnebunkeren

Take your kids for a fun and educational experience about WWII

Skagen Bunkermuseum

Skagen Bunker-museum enables you to explore a genuine German war time bunker.

2. verdenskrig i Nordjylland

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Museums that kids will love to explore

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Springeren - Marine Experience Center

At Springeren - Maritime Centre, you get to experience the unique life at sea in the Port of Aalborg and Aalborg Shipyards. You can find different activities that the whole family can enjoy together.

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Aalborg Defence and Garrison Museum

In Aalborg you have the chance to visit a complete exhibition of the Danish defense force from the occupation period during WWII. This exhibition includes cars, planes, motorcycles, tanks and much more.

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Skagens Bamsemuseum (Teddy Bear museum)

The Teddy Bear Museum in Skagen is the first and only one in all Scandinavia

Museums that are worth a visit

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The Franciscan Monastery Museum

Go three meters below one of the busiest shopping streets in Aalborg. Experience the well-preserved medieval ruins of the Franciscan monastery and see the walled cellar and foundations of the old monastery chapel.

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Dorf Møllegaard

Dorf Mill The windmill in Dorf, was built in 1887, and was operated until the 1950’s. The windmill served as auxiliary turbine to a water-driven mill that already existed in 1664. The watermill only had one mill which was driven by surface water from forest streams and a small spring. It c...

Læsø Saltsyderi

Læsø Salt - popular attractionAnyone standing in the seething hut listening to the salt-seether's tales of Læsø salt is sure to be caught up in the atmosphere in the hut, by the beam construction, the simmering of the water, and the rays of light mingling with the steam and the smoke from ...

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Kystmuseet Skagen (local history museum)

The local history museum, Kystmuseet - Skagen, is a combined open-air museum and exhibition centre containing special collections featuring fishing, m...

Voergaard Slot

Behind the thick walls you will find Denmark's most beautiful Renaissance building, built between 1481 and 1590. In the castle, you will find interest...

Læsø Tanggård

One of Læsø's best preserved Tanggårde is now rented out as a holiday home.

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Thingbaek limestone mine I Museum

At Thingbaek Limestone Mines and Museum RebildCentret, you can experience Limestone, art, springs, and an exhibition about the Cold War.

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