Place to visit
Stone age center Ertebølle, Denmark: what it is and when to go
Stone age center Ertebølle is an open-air museum in Denmark showcasing the Ertebølle culture. Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 30. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Open-air museum in Denmark showcasing the Ertebølle culture · Museums and art
- Where
- Denmark
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- AAL Aalborg, 52 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Jun 27-Aug 09 10:00-17:00; Aug 10-Aug 30 Sa-Su 10:00-15:00; Aug-Sep We 10:00-15:00; Oct 10-Oct 18 10:00-16:00
- Website
- vesthimmerlandsmuseum.dk
- Run by
- Vesthimmerland Museum
- Coordinates
- 56.81002, 9.178
What it is and where
Stone age center Ertebølle is an open-air museum in Denmark showcasing the Ertebølle culture. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Museum som beskæftiger sig med Ertebøllekulturen
Its coordinates are 56.81002, 9.178; the nearest main airport is Aalborg Airport (AAL, Aalborg), 52 km as the crow flies. How to get around Denmark (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Vesthimmerland Museum
It is one of the Museums and art places in Denmark. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Stone age center Ertebølle is May to September.
- JanBetter not7:08
- FebBetter not9:11
- MarPossible11:25
- AprPossible13:57
- MayBest time16:11
- JunBest time17:29
- JulBest time16:56
- AugBest time14:56
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:00
- NovBetter not7:44
- DecPossible6:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 30. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Denmark in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Denmark
To enter Denmark there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Denmark checklist. Currency: Danish krone (DKK); plugs: Type K · 230 V · 50 Hz (takes type C, but a grounded Schuko plug doesn't fit well); emergencies: 112 · 114 police (non-emergency).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Stenrækken ved MyrhøjArchaeological site in Vesthimmerland Municipality, Denmark1.6 km
- JungetgårdManor house in Skive Municipality, Denmark6.5 km
- Vitskøl AbbeyManor house in Vesthimmerland Municipality, Denmark6.9 km
- LundgaardManor house in Vesthimmerland Municipality, Denmark7.3 km
- KjeldgårdManor house in Skive Municipality, Denmark7.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Denmark guide.
More in Denmark: Museums and art
- National Gallery of Denmark: art museum in Copenhagen, Denmark
- National Museum of Denmark: Denmark’s largest museum of cultural history
- Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek: museum in Copenhagen founded by Carl Jacobsen
- Louisiana Museum of Modern Art: art museum in Denmark
- Thorvaldsen Museum: museum in Copenhagen
- Viking Ship Museum: maritime history museum, archaeological museum in Roskilde, Denmark
Every Denmark place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Stone age center Ertebølle?
It is an open-air museum in Denmark showcasing the Ertebølle culture. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Stone age center Ertebølle?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 30.
How do you get to Stone age center Ertebølle?
The nearest main airport is Aalborg Airport (AAL), 52 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Denmark is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Denmark map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Stenrækken ved Myrhøj, Jungetgård, Vitskøl Abbey. The rest is in the Denmark guide.
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