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Open-Air Museum Description
(Local Name: Den gamle By) In the southern part of the Botanic Garden of Århus lies the open-air museum "The Old Town" (Den Gamle By), a collection of some 75 houses from all parts of Denmark and one of the most popular places in Århus. The houses date from the 16th up to the early 20th century and have been faithfully reconstructed in line with the originals.

The buildings include old town houses, shops, workshops with their equipment and windmills. The central feature is a burgomaster's house of 1597 which contains a collection of furniture. Visitors can also see a merchant's house from Ålborg, a house built on stilts, a two-storied stone house, and a storehouse. A toy museum, a textile museum and a
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Hobbies & Activities category: Agricultural area or museum;  Fabrics, textiles, costumes exhibits;  Furniture display;  Garden or botanic display;  Musical instruments museum;  Medical, pharmacy attraction;  Village reconstruction, open-air museum;  Toy, doll collection or museum
Address
The Old Town / Den Gamle By
Viborgvej 2
DK-8000 Århus
Denmark
http://www.dengamleby.dk
Hours
January 1 to March 31
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Open11:0011:0011:0011:0011:0011:0011:00
Closed15:0015:0015:0015:0015:0015:0015:00
April 1 to May 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
June 1 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
September 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
November 1 to December 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Cost
Adult30.00
All values are in local currency (Krone).
Tips
In the summer season there are guided tours with commentaries in English, German and Danish. Admission cost higher from May 1 to Oct. 31. Children up to age 16 free when accompanied by an adult.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
On-site accomodations
Restaurant or food service
Transit
Bus: 3, 14, 15, 25, 51.
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