Himmerlandshistorie - kulturarv i Himmerland

Cultural heritage in Himmerland

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The story of Himmerland

Himmerland has a long history, which is dated back to the ice age, the Stone Age and the wikings.

Explore Himmerland history and the time that once was. Experience impressive history at one of the many places to visit. In Himmerland you avoid the long queues for top attractions - in Himmerland you make the most of your visit.

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Explore the cultural heritage of Himmerland

It can be both fun and educational to explore the cultural heritage of Himmerland. Just look below - these are all exciting experiences that tells a bit about the original Himmerlanders.

REGAN Vest - The Cold War Museum

Visit the REGAN Vest bunker complex, concealed 60 meters underground in a chalk hill, and constructed secretly in the 1960s. It was designed to accommodate the government, officials, and the reigning monarch in the event of a nuclear war.

The Limfjord Museum

Between the Limfjord and Frederik VII's Canal lies the Limfjord Museum, where you can enjoy a multitude of experiences focused on the fjord from April to October.

Stoneage Center Ertebølle

Take your family on an exciting journey back to the Stone Age and try your hand at hunting, sailing, and flint knapping like the people of the Stone Age.

The Aggersborg viking fortress - a part of UNESCO's World Heritage List

Aggersborg is Denmark's largest ring fort and, of course, a part of the esteemed company on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Aggersborg is impressive - not least its location.

Fyrkat Viking Museum

Join us on a journey back to the year 980 when Harald Bluetooth ruled Denmark and get a unique glimpse into the Viking life at the Fyrkat Viking Museum.

The Vintage Railway (Mariager - Handest Veteranjernbane)

The veteran train takes you back 100 years in timeGet on board the almost 100 year old Veteran Train and travel back to the time period when your gr...

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.

The Manor House Hessel

Embark on a fascinating time travel journey 150 years back in time.

Vesthimmerlands Museum

Vesthimmerlands Museum - Join us on a journey through 12,000 years of history.

Denmarks Bicycle Museum

Explore Denmark's bicycle history from the early wooden bikes to contemporary models. An attraction that both children and adults shou...

Havnø Mill

Explore Havnø Mill, a historic landmark in Hadsund. Step inside to experience a windmill from within.

Writers museum - Johannes V. Jensen Museet

The Johannes V. Jensen and Thit Jensen Museum in Farsø offers an exciting journey through the lives and works of two prominent...

Mariager Church

Mariager Klosterkirke offers a unique cultural experience with its Aubertin organ and fascinating history as the home of the Bridgettine Order.

Sødisbakkes Museum

Sødisbakken used to be an institution for physical and psychic disable people. Today Sødisbakke is a museum showing how everyday life used to be at th...

Løgstør Town Watchman's Guild

Every Wednesday in the summer season, you can experience a tour around the old part of the town in Løgstør together with the Løgstør Town Watchman's G...

Hadsund Regional Museum

The Hadsund Regional Museum gives you the key to understanding how the local community here between sea and fjord has evolved since the Reformation in...

Møllehistoriske Samling – a historical collection about mills

Møllehistoriske Samling – is a department of the Historical Museum of Northern Jutland, dealing with old water, wind and animal-driven mills.It feat...

The Danish Circus Museum

At the Danish Circus Museum in Rold, the whole family can explore the history and magic of the circus world.

Boldrup Museum

At the Boldrup Agricultural Museum, you can experience what life was like for a family over 100 years ago. There are plenty of experie...

The Danish Yachting Museum

We welcome you to 100 years of yachting. At the Danish Yachting Museum at the harbour in Hobro you can experience a world of models, drawings, photos ...

The Aggersborg viking fortress - a part of UNESCO's World Heritage List

Aggersborg is Denmark's largest ring fort and, of course, a part of the esteemed company on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Aggersborg is impressive - n...

Vikinge horn - Destination Himmerlands stregtegninger

Ancient monuments

Here you can explore some of Himmerland's relics and ancient monuments from a time that once where.

The Hohøj burial mound

Scandinavia's largest burial mound.

The Vessel of Gundestrup

The greek historian Strabo tells that the Cimbri held in high esteern magnificent chariots and enormous metal cauldrons preferably made of silver. The...

Skarpsallingkarret

Nogle af de smukkeste genstande fra Danmarks oldtid er lavet af keramik. Især i stenalderen blev der produceret smuk keramik med flotte former og komp...

The Aggersborg viking fortress - a part of UNESCO's World Heritage List

Aggersborg is Denmark's largest ring fort and, of course, a part of the esteemed company on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Aggersborg is impressive - n...

Kongehøjen at Voldstedlund

”Kongehøjen” is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved Stone Age graves we have in Denmark, which makes it worthy of its name.Excavations in 196...

Ertebølle

Ertebølle, situated in Vesthimmerland, is a charming village rich in history and scenic areas for the whole family....

The Ertebølle Culture

Named after the town of Ertebølle, the Ertebølle culture refers to the way people lived around 7,000 to 6,000 years ago. In th...

Østerbølle Oldtidsboplads (Prehistoric Iron Age Village)

Østerbølle Oldtidsboplads: Prehistoric settlement, only ruins left, orginally a Iron Age village with 16 houses and 3 outhouses.

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