
Museum adventures during the winter break in South Zealand
When the winter break arrives, it’s the perfect opportunity to pack the family into the car and set off on an adventure in South Zealand’s wealth of museums. From glass art and Cold War history to medieval castles, there is a palette of cultural and educational experiences for everyone.
Holmegaard Værk opens the doors to a world of glittering glass art, where visitors can not only observe glass artists at work but also get hands-on in creative workshops. The site’s journey from 1825 to a nationally treasured cultural heritage will undoubtedly fascinate.
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At Geomuseum Faxe, the family can become paleontologists for a day, hunting for fossils in the historic limestone quarries. This is a fantastic starting point for exploring millions of years of geology and diving into the mysteries of the past together.
A trip down the Cold War’s underground tunnels at Cold War Museum Stevnsfort offers thrilling storytelling and a vivid experience of the 20th century’s geopolitical tensions. Through interactive screens and authentic artifacts, this thought-provoking period is brought to life for visitors of all ages.
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Denmark’s Castle Center brings the past into the present, allowing families to step directly into medieval tales. Get up close to kings, queens, churches, and weapons in the exhibition POWER. Climb the tall medieval tower, Gåsetårnet, and see the entire old castle ruin from a bird’s-eye view. There’s a great reason to bring the little ones – besides an eye-opening and fascinating exhibition, admission is free for the youngest visitors throughout the winter break!
Rønnebæksholm is the perfect stop for art and culture lovers. With changing exhibitions and events within both art and culture, there is always something new to experience. The beautiful surroundings also create the perfect setting for a day full of new impressions.
Stevns Klint Experience offers a unique chance to understand Earth’s history through UNESCO World Heritage Site Stevns Klint. Here, the whole family can learn about the cliff’s significance in our understanding of the planet’s development and nature’s dramatic stories about the time when a giant asteroid wiped out the mighty dinosaurs.
Photo:Mike Bink