Den Gamle By (The Old Town): Tickets & Seasonal Prices
3 - 5 h
Open-Air Town Museum
Founded 1914; buildings span the 1600s to the 1970s
Viborgvej 2, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
205 kr
145 kr (Adult, 1 Jan - 27 Mar season); 105 kr / 75 kr (Student, by season); 175 kr / 125 kr (Group, min. 20, by season); free for ages 0-17
Open 365 days a year; typically 10:00-17:00 with extended hours in July (10:00-21:00) and shorter hours around Christmas — confirm the current week's hours on dengamleby.dk before visiting.
No advance reservation required; buy online (10 DKK discount per ticket) or at the entrance. Schools receive free admission with advance registration.
A full-scale open-air 'living' town museum assembled from genuine relocated historic buildings spanning several centuries, including a reconstructed 1970s neighbourhood, craft workshops, and shops; open 365 days a year with seasonal hours.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 205 kr (28 Mar-31 Dec) / 145 kr (1 Jan-27 Mar) | Online (10 kr discount) or at the entrance | |
| Student (valid ID) | 105 kr (28 Mar-31 Dec) / 75 kr (1 Jan-27 Mar) | Online or at the entrance | |
| Group (min. 20) | 175 kr (28 Mar-31 Dec) / 125 kr (1 Jan-27 Mar) | Arrange in advance | |
| Child (0-17) | Free | No ticket charge |
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Ticket Options
205 kr
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
The world's first open-air museum of town life, assembled from more than 75 genuine historic buildings relocated here from across Denmark. Cobbled streets, half-timbered merchant houses, workshops, and shops recreate Danish urban life across several centuries, including a reconstructed 1970s neighbourhood. The museum sits beside the Aarhus Botanical Garden and is open 365 days a year, with pricing that changes by season.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Historic Townscape
Relocated 17th-19th-century merchant houses, workshops, and a millpond, arranged as a working historic town.
The 1970s Neighbourhood
A reconstructed Danish town quarter from the 1970s, complete with period shops, interiors, and sounds.
Craft Workshops & Shops
Working demonstrations and period-dressed staff bring the townscape's trades and shops to life.
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Is Den Gamle By Included on an Aarhus Pass?
Compare Aarhus PassesNo city-wide pass currently covers Den Gamle By — the AarhusCARD, Aarhus's former multi-attraction pass, is confirmed discontinued by visitaarhus.com, and no replacement has taken its place. Buy a ticket directly from the museum.
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Buy online (small discount) or at the entrance.
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