StoryHunt Himmerland
With StoryHunt Himmerland you can explore the towns of Himmerland, dive into history, and get closer to the unique treasures this region has to offer.
Through audio stories, text, and images, StoryHunt Himmerland becomes your very own digital guide to memorable experiences – whenever it suits you.
The digital platform makes it possible to hunt for stories in the real world and listen to them as you arrive at the exact locations where each story is set.
The routes are designed so that points only unlock once you are physically there. This way, buildings and places come to life through storytelling.
Discover them all on StoryHunt’s website – click here.
StoryHunt Himmerland
Discover and explore fascinating stories and learn in a fun and entertaining way. Read more about each individual tour via the links beneath them.
Click to open the audio stories – and don’t forget a charged phone and your headphones!
In the Footsteps of the Vikings
Here in the heart of Himmerland, stories of Vikings, merchants, and tough dockworkers are waiting to be told. You are about to embark on a journey through Hobro’s vibrant past – a journey where the waves of Mariager Fjord ripple through the tales, and where historic streets guide you from point to point.
This StoryHunt is narrated by the Mayor of Mariagerfjord Municipality, Mogens Jespersen.
The Vølva and the Serpant
At the water’s edge, on Hobro’s harbor, where ships once set sail into the unknown, children stand and listen. Suddenly, a quiet voice can be heard – like the wind through the reeds:
"I am the Völva. I saw it in my dreams – the Midgard Serpent is moving. Its head rises at Fyrkat, but its body winds its way from here all the way to the fortress. It carries a secret. An ancient power is awakening, and you are chosen to follow the serpent’s path, uncover the stories, and restore balance to the world before it is too late."
Aggersborg Viking Fortress
Join a journey back to the Viking Age. With this digital tour, you are ready to walk in the footsteps of the Vikings and hear the story of Denmark’s first and largest ring fortress, Aggersborg, built around the year 980. Start the story and listen to tales of Harald Bluetooth’s reign, the transition from paganism to Christianity, fierce battles, and remarkable archaeological discoveries at Aggersborg in northern Himmerland.
This StoryHunt is narrated by actor Nis Bank-Mikkelsen.
The Harbor Route in Løgstør
Imagine the year is 1856. You are standing among 400 workers – they are speaking German. Equipped with picks, shovels, and wheelbarrows, they take their first strike into the chalky, stony, and clay-filled soil.
The Monastery Route in Mariager
The Monastery Route begins at Egepladsen in Mariager. From here, the tour continues to Mariager Church, where the story of the monastery era and Saint Birgitta is told. Each stop is unique and holds its own special tale.
Listen to the story, look around you, and sense the greatness of the monastery period.
The Town and Fjord Route in Mariager
Starting at Himmerigs Plads on the town square in Mariager, the route takes you through both the town and the harbor area.
We travel back in time to when the railway transported goods, cargo ships docked at the harbor, and you will even hear the story of the heroine Rose, who saved the town from Swedish pirates.
Art Route in Aars
The Art Route offers a unique insight into selected artworks in the townscape of Aars, as well as several works by Per Kirkeby. Aars is home to the world’s largest permanent Per Kirkeby exhibition, featuring paintings along with brick and bronze sculptures. The Art Route begins at Vesthimmerlands Museum and guides you through the town center of Aars, past 10 carefully chosen works of art.