The Open Air Museum
The Open Air Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Experience the historic and atmospheric buildings from different parts of Denmark at The Open Air Museum. You can see impressive and atmospheric buildings, old breeds of domestic animals in the fields and attractive, historic gardens. Take a ride in the horse-drawn carriage and find inspiration in the museum shop. Bring along your family and a picnic basket and enjoy a day at the Open Air Museum.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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  • Europelover2014
    Chicago, Illinois3,420 contributions
    Wonderful living history museum
    We enjoyed a full day at Frilandsmeet despite several downpours. The museum is extensive and allows free access into and through the buildings. There are artifacts from the time period so you get a sense of what living or working in one of the buildings would have been like. We were there on a weekend during which time there were demonstrations and docent volunteers who could answer questions - in very fine English. The grounds cover quite a distance. If time or interest is limited, I would suggest viewing the map and choosing a few buildings to explore. Many children's activities although some of these were performances or stories needing Danish language.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 21 July 2023
  • David W
    188 contributions
    A maze (ing)
    This is a fascinating collection of buildings, largely farmhouses, with all you expect of an open air museum: low doorways, primitive living quarters, strange tools from the past. There is an area where children can construct their own house with wooden planks, a bit like giant Lego. There were lots of young children there having a great time. The smørrebrød we had at the cafê was really delicious. Make sure you wear good shoes: it was a dry spell when we went, but some of the paths will be muddy in wet weather, as will the grass that you sometimes have to cross to get to some buildings. I would love to give it a Very Good starring, but it really needs proper signposting. We struggled to find where we were on the map. We couldn't even find the exit, Also: more information about some of the mysterious objects in the houses would be great: in Danish and in English please. Busses go every half hour from the station, but you can walk it in 20 minutes (it IS signposted!)
    Visited August 2023
    Written 27 August 2023
  • Paul C
    3 contributions
    An excellent day out
    Our family has been to quite a few open air museums over the years, but I must say I really enjoyed this one. It's really big our kids enjoyed being pulled around in one of the wooden carts. The museum has so many excellent buildings. The staff were excellent and friendly. Of our holiday to Denmark this was my favourite attraction. I would quite happy have spent a second visit here.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 7 September 2023
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Paul C
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Our family has been to quite a few open air museums over the years, but I must say I really enjoyed this one. It's really big our kids enjoyed being pulled around in one of the wooden carts. The museum has so many excellent buildings.
The staff were excellent and friendly. Of our holiday to Denmark this was my favourite attraction. I would quite happy have spent a second visit here.
Written 7 September 2023
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David W
188 contributions
Aug 2023
This is a fascinating collection of buildings, largely farmhouses, with all you expect of an open air museum: low doorways, primitive living quarters, strange tools from the past. There is an area where children can construct their own house with wooden planks, a bit like giant Lego. There were lots of young children there having a great time. The smørrebrød we had at the cafê was really delicious. Make sure you wear good shoes: it was a dry spell when we went, but some of the paths will be muddy in wet weather, as will the grass that you sometimes have to cross to get to some buildings. I would love to give it a Very Good starring, but it really needs proper signposting. We struggled to find where we were on the map. We couldn't even find the exit, Also: more information about some of the mysterious objects in the houses would be great: in Danish and in English please. Busses go every half hour from the station, but you can walk it in 20 minutes (it IS signposted!)
Written 27 August 2023
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Europelover2014
Chicago, IL3,420 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We enjoyed a full day at Frilandsmeet despite several downpours. The museum is extensive and allows free access into and through the buildings. There are artifacts from the time period so you get a sense of what living or working in one of the buildings would have been like. We were there on a weekend during which time there were demonstrations and docent volunteers who could answer questions - in very fine English.

The grounds cover quite a distance. If time or interest is limited, I would suggest viewing the map and choosing a few buildings to explore.

Many children's activities although some of these were performances or stories needing Danish language.
Written 21 July 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Jasmine38Chichester UK
Chichester, UK1,891 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Easy 20 min journey on the E line train from Copenhagen and then a 10 min walk.

Large site so be prepared for plenty of walking. Beautiful countryside setting. Lots of historic buildings and farm animals. Demonstrations of local crafts. Personally we found a couple of hours sufficient as most of the buildings are farms and although lots of different exteriors, they are quite similiar inside.

On site restaurant, kiosk and gift shop with good picnic facilities too.
Written 17 May 2023
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Kirsten L
12 contributions
Aug 2022
Lots of interesting buildings, many volunteers to talk to and learn about history, things you can touch, animals to see and activities you can take part in. It's quite a big site, so you could easily spend 3-4 hours. I was there over 2 hours and didn't get round to it all. It could do with better signage but volunteers can guide your way. An easy metro ride from Copenhagen and would be very enjoyable for kids.
Written 15 August 2022
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Jana C
Prague, Czech Republic4,663 contributions
Jul 2022
We absolutely loved the open air museum. We came on a train from Copenhagen and walked here. Children under 18 are free to enter. There are so many beautifully restored houses, few windmills. We saw horses and sheep and also some ladies who were baking delicious cookies. On the weekends there are different activities for the children, music and old style jobs shown like how to dye threads. It was an excellent time.
Written 30 July 2022
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Trina
Mosman Park, Australia5 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Tremendous insight into the lives of Danish people from 1700-1900 or so by having original houses from all areas of Danmark. A wonderful place for a day out. I would have loved to go back again and again.
Written 30 May 2022
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permia
Ireland40,661 contributions
Oct 2021
On a grand autumn afternoon we spent a great couple of hours exploring the varied life in Denmark’s past. With a multitudes of original dwellings over a few centuries it gives an unparallel picture of farming, varied crafts and occupations.

It was fascinating to see the all the different buildings from every part of the country, including former territories under Denmark’s rule.

Several types of mills are present, reflecting the key function they had in the tough lives of the past.

A plethora of implements and utensils are on display, covering every aspect of day to day survival in former olden times.
Written 11 November 2021
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conan j
Germany18 contributions
May 2021

It's amazing. One can really learn alot about the life on the country side in Denmark in the past. Lots of open air, animals be ready to walk alot
Written 2 July 2021
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Petra
Copenhagen, Denmark4 contributions
Jul 2020
20 minutes drive from Copenhagen centrum you get to time travel and see how the danes lived just a few generations back.
Written 30 December 2020
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