Den Gamle By

Den Gamle By, Aarhus Where most open-air museums show the countryside, Den Gamle By shows Danish market towns, and it does so across four periods: 1864, 1927, 1974 and 2014. Just over 75 buildings were brought to Aarhus from various parts of Denmark, and the later quarters, with their retro apartments, shops and businesses, are where many visitors recognize their own parents' or grandparents' homes. Named European Museum of the Year 2026, it runs its main season from Easter to New Year, with Advent and Christmas the most atmospheric time to go. It closes on December 24, 25 and 31 and on January 1, and visitors under 18 get in free.