Museums, Manor Houses, Castles or Churches
Do you know the feeling of going through an exhibition without quite knowing what you to get out of the experience? A guided tour can enhance the experience. Hear the stories of some of the objects and afterwards experience the rest on your own. Take home with you a good experience and new and surpricing knowledge.
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Lindholm Høje, the Hill of the Dead
A fascinating necropolis from the Iron Age and Viking Age, with 700 graves spread on its original site on a hill overlooking Aalborg and the Limfjord.
Hear about life in the area in those times (c. 400 – 1000 AD), and about the Vikings' and their ancestors' changing myths, rituals and beliefs concerning afterlife – and how these explain the striking variety we see in the form of these burials as we walk among them: mounds, stone circles, boat-shaped stone-settings…
Guided by a Viking scholar passionate and knowledgeable about Iron Age and Viking Age culture and myths.
Excavated in the 1950s from the sand which had perfectly preserved the site, Lindholm Høje – Lindholm Hills or Mounds, one of the most famous and most important burial grounds in Iron and Viking Age Scandinavia, always makes a formidable impression.
The oldest graves are at the top of the hill, later ones on the slopes and at the foot.
There is free access to the site, and we walk up and across the hill among the monuments, while I explain their shape and structure. Sometimes we can even tell from their appearance whether the deceased was a man or a woman.
Among other things I tell you about these people’s culture and rituals relating to death. We know more and more about it from archaeology, while some intriguing light is also cast by Viking poetry and later sagas.
Of particular interest are the boat-shaped Viking cremation graves, outlined with stones so as to suggest the form of a ship.
From the top of the hill we also enjoy a great view over the Limfjord, the long and intricate waterway which has been of major significance for the region since prehistory.
Many of the finds are displayed in the Lindholm Høje Museum at the foot of the hill, which we also visit. Here you see exciting presentations of the historical context and the conditions of life for the local community before and during the Viking Age.
A village also existed nearby as long as the burial site was in use, and there are traces of houses close to the graves. But why did they keep moving their dwellings up and down the hill?
Find out about the captivating history of Lindholm Høje during this eye-opening and thought-provoking tour.
This tour can be combined with a visit to the Fyrkat Viking ring fortress.
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The Old Town Museum in Aarhus
Hop into the time machine and enjoy a tour of Denmark's best open-air museum, where each street has its own story to tell
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Viking Kings and Danish World Heritage – Jelling
Guidet tour of the famous Viking runic stones of Jelling – the Christian "birth certificate" of Denmark from the Viking age
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Trelleborg, Harald Bluetooth and the Viking Age
Guided tour of the Viking fortification Trelleborg. The story of wild Vikings and king Harald Bluetooth who formed Denmark
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Egeskov's Exciting Museums
You may live in the present – but at Egeskov you will enter the past
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Egeskov Castle – guided tour house and garden
Experience Egeskov Castle both house and garden with your guide.
Both Egeskov Castle and the surrounding gardens are impressive and both places conseal many good stories the guide will reveal to you.
In the house you hear stories about the building of Egeskov Castle, about the family and the owners throughout centuries. Egeskov Castle is to this day a private home. We are allowed to visit and experience the captivating and beautiful rooms with lots of good stories. Your guide knows them all.
A guided tour of Egeskov Castle is a tour through hundreds of years of history, both in times of peace and troubled times. It's also a dramatic and interesting family's story.
This is where you can see more about what a guided tour of the house has to offers.
Either before or after the tour of the house, you can also let the guide tell you about Egeskov's beautiful garden, which is divided into different sections, each with its own special history and plants. Egeskov's garden and thus the gardeners have been awarded several garden awards which is very well deservived.
On a guided tour of the garden, you will experience seasonal flowers, fruits or vegetables. Every week or month its colors.
If you combine the house and garden on a tour, you should appropriately allow two hours for the whole tour.
Here you can see more about what a guided tour in Egeskov's garden has to offer.
Opening hours 2024 according to Egeskov's website
WINTER SEASON 2024: open for Play and exhibitions (Castle and garden are closed)
02.01. – 26.04. 10 am – 4 pm (Castle and garden are closed)
09.02-18.02. 16.30 – 21 LUMINIS light event in the garden. Daytime closed
09. – 10. + 16. – 17. + 23. – 24.11. + 30.11. – 01.12. Egeskov Christmas Market
07.12 – 30.12 10 am – 4 pm (closed 24 + 25 December)SUMMER SEASON: All offers open
27.4. – 28.16. 10 am – 5 pm (Castle 11 am – 5 pm)
29.6. – 11.8. 10 am – 7 pm (Castle 10 am – 7 pm)
12.08 – 20.10. at 10 am – 5 pm (Castle at 11 am – 5 pm)
13.06. – 15.06. Heartland Festival
21.10 – 27.10. 10 am – 5 pm (castle and castle lake closed.) -
Egeskov Castle, Museums and Park – 3 Hours with Guide
Guided tour of the beautiful park, interesting museums and Egeskov Castle. A perfect tour on warm summer's days for children or adults
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Guided Tour of Odense City Hall
Enjoy Odense City Hall from past to present. Beautiful architecture, surprising stories and an enthusiastic guide
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Aarhus Cathedral – guided tour of this beautiful cathedral
Guided tour of Aarhus Cathedral with interesting frescoes, a beautiful alter piece, the Marselis' Chapel and a leprosy window
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Experience Frederiksborg Castle
Experience 500 years of Danish history told through the castles magnificent art works
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The Fredensborg Palace and Gardens
Experience Fredensborg Palace grounds through centuries with stories about the palace which is the royal family's recidens.
Join me for a walk around this residence of the royal family, which is mostly used during spring and in the autumn. Learn about the history of the palace and its architecture, the family links connecting the royal families of Europe and visit the magnificent park, which has recently been renovated and returned to its old baroque splendor.
The tour takes 2 hours and I'll walk with you through the park, where we are able to see the palace from all sides, the royal garden, the garden of the Norvegians, the woods and the grand axis alleys with their spectacular sculptures by Wiedewelt leading to Esrum lake.
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The Castle of Hamlet: Kronborg – Danish World Heritage
Kronborg is more than Shakespeare – wars, lots of money, battles and love stories from the largest castle in Northern Europe
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Odense Cathedral, St. Canute's Church
The interesting story of St. Canute's Church, Odense Cathedral. A story that includes a regicide, a beautiful altarpiece and royalty
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Egeskov Castle – a Guided Tour of the House
Enjoy a wonderfull guided tour of the house at Egeskov Castle with surprising details in the walls, magic creatures and cruel fates
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Viking Ships and Royal Tombs – UNESCO World Heritage Site in Roskilde
Explore Danish Viking culture and Denmark's royal history through a thousand years
Museum visit - yes or no
Of course it's a yes. If just you hear the stories of what you experience at the museum, you will make sure it is a good experience. A tour of a museum is therefore a really good idea.
A visit to a museum is a good experience both with and without a guide. Let's be honest: how many museums have you visited with the lack of knowledge and afterwards not been quite sure your expectations were met?
If you let a guide talk about what's displayed, the experience just gets that much better. This is when you go home with new funny or quirky stories. You might even go home with inspiration to learn or read more yourself. If you agree to this the curator will surely be happy. Who doesn't want to infect others with their own love of a theme or subject?
One of the museums our guides love to guide is CLAY Museum of Ceramic Art Denmark. If you let one of our CLAY guides tell you about the exhibitions, you will be able to hear stories about the history of Danish porcelain, beautiful Danish ceramics and not least, you will experience surpricing and interesting architecture. At CLAY has something for everyone - those who are passionate about ceramics and those who prefer views and architecture.
Other lovely museums where our guides like guiding are Den Gamle By, the Old Town in Aarhus, Den Fynske Landsby, the Open-Air Museum the Funen Village in Odense, Trelleborg by Slagelse, Fyrkat by Hobro and many more.
Guided tours in Danish Castles
There are many beautiful castles around Denmark, most in Copenhagen and in North Zealand - but far from all of them are on Zealand.
You cannot enter the castles where the royal family lives as they are private houses. But you can see many of the other castles. Our royal castles are hundreds of years old.
In Copenhagen, you can visit Rosenborg Castle, where the crown jewels are on display. Rosenborg Castle, built by King Christian IV, is a beautiful building with great interior. However, it has been many, many years since the castle has been used as a royal residence. The last time was when the English attacked Copenhagen in 1801. Today, Rosenborg Castle is one of the castles in the Royal Danish Collection. The Royal Danish Collection consists of Rosenborg Castle and the Amalienborg Museum in Christian VIII's Palace in Copenhagen and Koldinghus in Kolding.
Other castles where our guides also love telling the stories and guide you are Frederiksborg Castle, Fredensborg Castle, Kronborg or Sønderborg Castle to name just a few.
Manor Houses
At many of Denmark's beautiful manor houses, you can get a guided tour and experience the history of the place up close.
Denmark has numerous beautiful manor houses spread around the country both in Jutland, Zealand and Funen.
Funen is probably the region in Denmark with the most manor houses. It is said that the credit rating is high. This means that the soil on Funen is particularly fertile and suitable for growing crops. Back in the days, this meant that each manor house on Funen could manage with fewer hectares than manor houses elsewhere in Denmark. Quite simply he yield on the ground was higher.
One of the manor houses that each year get the most visitors and guests is Egeskov Castle on South Funen. We are happy to have a dedicated corps of guides who love to reveal Egeskov's fascinating stories. If you want to experience Egeskov Castle with a committed and dedicated guide, you can either opt to see the castle, the exhibitions and the garden or all of them. Choose the part or parts that interest you the most and enjoy your guided tour. If you are responsible for a group's day at Egeskov, we know a tour of Egeskov Castle is a really good activity for groups.
Denmark's lovely churches
Experiencing a church and hearing its stories from a guide give insight into both history, culture and the faith on which the Danish society is based. Fortunately, Denmark is a diverse society and therefore we make room for many faiths, each with its own church buildings. Of course, we can neither name nor show you them all, but we are happy to show you some of the beautiful churches in Denmark according to your choice.
A guided tour in one of our lovely churches be a story about the building, the tombstones or the symbols of faith. The stories vary depending on which church or cathedral you'd like to visit.
Some of the beautiful churches our guides'd like to show you are Roskilde Cathedral, where many Danish royals are buried. Another is Odense Cathedral with a beautiful altar made by Claus Berg, the woodcarver that Queen Christine brought to Denmark so that he could make her a unique altar for Gråbrødre Klosterkirke, the Greyfriars Monastery church in Odense. Only much later did the altar appear in Odense Cathedral. Let the guide tell you the story of this beautiful altar and the incredible number of beautiful wooden figures, all of them different.
We are happy to invite you on a guided tour of a museum, a manor house, a castle or a church with Guide Service Denmark and one of our dedicated guides.