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Den Gamle By

Aarhus, Denmark

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Den Gamle By

Open-air museum in Aarhus built as a town, with streets from the 19th century, 1927, the 1970s and recent decades. Most houses, shops and workshops can be entered, and some are staffed by people in period dress.

Highlights

  • 1970s apartments and shops
  • 19th-century cobbled streets
  • Working shops and workshops

Good to know

  • Allow at least half a day
  • Tickets cheaper online
  • Cobbles are hard for wheelchairs and strollers

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