Discover history

Photo:David Jervidal&Destination Kystlandet

Forget about dusty exhibits

Are you curious about our shared history and what has shaped Denmark as we know it today? Get to know Denmark through the Coastal Land's unusual museums, historic buildings and exciting stories from the distant and recent past.

Cultural-historical museums in the Coastal Land

The Prison Museum

At the Prison Museum in the old Horsens State Penitentiary, you can experience what it was like to be either imprisoned or employed in the prison syst...

The Industrial Museum (Industrimuseet)

The amazing story about how the industrialization shaped our society and the way we live. It is for everyone and you can experience all of life’s stag...

Juelsminde Harbour Museum (Havnemuseum)

Experience the history of the development of the maritime harbour town of Juelsminde from a small fishing village to a ferry town to having one of Den...

Glud Museum

Discover 350 years of village history at the open-air museum in the village of Glud. Visit Denmark’s oldest dated farmhouse, take part in fun family a...

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More cultural history

The Vintage Railway Bryrup-Vrads

Veteranbanen Bryrup-Vrads is a historical piece of Danish history. Discover the old train tracks which takes you through beautiful landscapes, while you're enjoying your train ride in one of charming historical trains at Bryrup-Vards.

The Uncovered Bridge (Den Genfundne Bro)

In the idyllic surroundings of Bakkelandet near Horsens, you find a unique tourist attraction with an incredible history for the whole family to enjoy. The beautiful bridge across Gudenåen which was hidden and forgotten for a lifetime is, today, one of Denmark's most popular destinations -...