Den Gamle By Reviews

This is an open town museum in Aarhus, Denmark. They collect old houses from over Denmark and move them to the museum. All buildings are open so you can strall around the place and see how people used to live there. Highly recommend it.

Really interesting. I missed more explanations or guided visits. It is a wonderful place to go with children.

Lots to see in the Old Town and it is definitely worth a visit. Allow at least 3 to 4 hours to see it all. There were queues in several places to come in and see the exhibition, but that was because there were restrictions on the number of visitors due to covid19 infection. There are exhibitions / buildings from the year 1700 until 1970 and there is something for everyone.

This may be the best popular museum on people s history on earth.

Fantastic experience. Spent all day here and I could still go back.

Amazing to walk through Danish history, especially recommend the story of Aarhus museum.

Its okey, historical importante, almoust non. Too expensive to keep spending inside

Have a fun day. The 1974 borough was for me a nice rediscovery it was fun to recognize things and homes from my childhood. Where was television expensive, 3 month's wages for a craftsman. Good old houses and homes are preserved. Besides 1974, it is 1927 and 1864 neighborhoods so there is really a lot to look at if you are interested in culture, history or architecture. An interesting museum where you can get scared hours to go if you enter the houses that are open. Set aside a whole day and have a great day.

Loved it. Fun what ever your age. Well priced for food and entry. You need a whole day there to experience everything but totally worth it.

I actual used to work here as a guide and had a lot fun here. This museum is great and a must see if you are in the area. Beautiful old houses from all over the country were dismantled and restored on this location. Don't forget to check out the Living History!

So much fun! Every time it gets better and better. If you are into diving into the past, checking out how people used to live and what they used to eat. Not only distant history but also 70s and 80s Aarhus. Great fun!

This should be a must on the list what to visit in Aarhus. The museum shows how the Danish life in the old days. This place is also suitable for family with children.

Probably the most affordable museum to visit. You can easily spend few hours here just by visiting and watching all the different houses and rooms in them. Also there are some nice cafes and places to grab food here! So be sure to go and check them out.

Beautiful place to see how the houses and shops were made in the past

I found this place so beautiful! I could imagine that it is especially great to come here with children as a family. Many houses and buildings to marvel at and discover. Unfortunately not quite met my expectations, but it is enough for a family outing.

The Old Town in Aarhus: The most beautiful museum I have ever been to!

If you like history and you are interested on how the old Danes were carrying their lives, I suggest you to go there. But go there in the autumn, it's really nice.

Very nice museum, I spent a few hours there and I could have stayed even longer, I just could not have enough of looking at all the great things they have.

A great Museum to see how Danes have lived in past times

Very interesting, friendly staff and a lot of things to see from different periods. Some things remembered me to my Grandma's house..

Real experience of old Europe!! Must visit place but Dnt take cart ride as its expensive as compared to what u get back!!

It was wonderful place, walking through the history of European style is amazing.

Great place and athmosphere. Don't forget to taste some Danish cakes (there is one liitle confectionery) and traditional food at the restaurant.

Really exciting place. one can find many things about our own childhood.

Very fun skanzen style museum with guest children acting and working as children of the age

Fantastic place!!! The old Aarhus with houses of the16th-19th centuries! It's possible to get inside and live the atmosphere of those times - It's like a fairytale when you are here! !

There is more here than can be appreciated in a single day. Historic buildings have been reconstructed, many with people carrying out the various trades and occupations. My favourite was the bakery where you could purchase traditional danish fresh baked cakes. It now includes a more modern section with post war and 1970 s buildings which included a reconstruction of a small jazz bar (where you can buy a beer and sit at the bar). The evolution of light switches and taps. The whole experience can be very immersive if you get into the spirit of it making you feel like you are really present in the past.

Den Gamle By in Arhus is a must-see place. Your trip is enough just by visiting this old village. It is like living the life at the "Beauty and the Beast" setting. Ever spot is picture perfect and the best part is, a random villager (baker, etc) will be roaming around the village for you re-live the moment. Such a great place!

Slightly subdued. Probably because of the corona ... Life should come again. Soon!

Super cool old village feel. You can enter all houses. Actors playing residents are really in character.

I'm wondering what's the meaning of such a large museum area... Wish it were more integrated with the rest of the town

I love this place. It's a real life living museum with so much to see. I have been here many times and always find something new. I particularly love the 70's exhibition because there is so much that even I can remember from my childhood. The new Aarhus exhibition is very interactive and a lot of fun, particularly for those with an interest in Aarhus. A great museum with something for all ages.

Charming place, nice to wander about, very hygge, free for kids U17!

It is a nice place to experience a time travel in. There are many beautiful houses, spent a whole day here with good friends

Very instructive. Definitely worth a visit. This is not the last time I have visited this place, it must be visited another time

Just Okay. The cobble stone streets and the buildings with narrow stairs are difficult and tiring if you are a senior citizen.

Amazing place to see what the old days looked like.... really nice old original buildings with lots of activities going on, definitely worth a visit.

A beautiful and very lovingly designed open-air museum! We have never seen such a big and interesting one and we are very excited! Great!!

A beautiful place; and one day is not enough to see everything interesting!

Old houses collected from around the country, reflecting life as it was as far back as 1600 - well worth the visit, and don't forget to include a visit to the poster museum, housed within.

Cozy relaxed they were nice to and tell about the different places. And one I liked about a young man sitting and knitting stockings nice guy

Great historic place packed with information and beautiful presentations. Could spend half a day there just strolling leisurely.

Exciting historical area. There is a lack of signage about where the different time areas are and when to enter a new time period. Directions are missing.

Nice place and great there is a part of 70th also, so you can your kids how it was when you grow up

Have been here quite a few times since I was a child and I always think it's nice and would love to come again

This open air museum is a unique and interesting look at past Denmark from the mid 1800s to the 1970s. It was amazing to be taken to a past era that I remember by walking up the stairs and into the doctors office, or the electronics store. A visit here makes for a wonderful afternoon, highly recommended and suitable all ages.

Great Place to discover Denmark and especially Aarhus.

The Old Town is a perfect place for a relaxing and interesting day. Go for a drive in one of the old horse carriages, visit the bakery/cafe for an old-time cake, take a tour down memory lane in the 1974 street (where even people born after More

Simply an amazing place and you can spend hours and hours walking around there

Live museum with different era in different zone so you can learn the history for Denmark. Worth to visit

Cool place. A lot to see there. Old houses, shops and some museums inside. If it's cold and raining outside, take warm clothes or raincoat.

Beautiful open air museum, very friendly and talkative staff. We will come again on Christmas or in summer!

Spent more than 5 hours. Can't say enough good things. So interesting that they started collecting and erecting the buildings in 1914. The attention to detail is incredible. Do not miss.

Great museum. Was there at christmas event. A bit cold but great market where you could taste stuff. Also the bakery was delicius.

Great place for a day out and I live the 70's section. Not overpriced.

Overwhelming. Very detailed, you can look at everything and find a lot of information. In addition, Den Gamle By has very friendly and competent employees. We will be back.

A must see if you like to dive into different areas.

The sheer level of detail is almost overwhelming. Give yourself at least 5 hours there.

Fantastic place. I really liked the 70s area. So many memories.

Very nice to walk around the old streets and into the old houses. The employees are super good at both telling and performing small situations from that time.

Excellent experience. Lots to see and very fair pricing. Children enter for free.

The Old Town is and will be the most amazing sight in Aarhus. The place can be enjoyed by the whole family as they are constantly renewing themselves with new initiatives from every century and even the beautiful 1974 area. Set aside an entire day for experiences, or even better buy an annual pass and come again and again as you never get enough

Wowwww it s so awesome & its alll decorated for Christmas right now!!! Recommend!!

This city is just awesome. You should plan a lot of time as it is very large and in any case you should remember to wear good shoes that the cobblestone paths are otherwise uncomfortable.

If you new to this place, definitely you must visit this spectacular museum! Very old building/houses are wonderfully decorated!

Really cool place, lots to see and nice conditions and good service. will definitely come again :)

Absolutely amazing: great experience, very interesting, and also funny. Unmissable for both children and adults. You won't regret it!!!

Lovely little museum, really family focused feel. Would highly recommend. So many corners and areas to explore a lot of exciting bits to see. We loved the toy museum and their silent films.