Den Gamle By (Old Town Open-Air Museum), Aarhus (must see)

The Old Town Open-Air Museum in Aarhus was the world's first open-air museum of its kind when it opened in 1914. It focuses on the culture of the town with more than 75 historical buildings decorated in historical style and displaying exhibits of permanent and revolving themes.

The buildings in the Old Town Open-Air Museum cover a wide swath of time. Some were constructed in 1550 while others weren't built until the late-19th century. The buildings were brought in from all over the country and placed in the botanical gardens for the purpose of opening this museum.

Buildings located in the open-air museum include workshops, grocers, shops, historical gardens, a post office, a customs office, a school and a theatre. Museum staff work in historic roles like merchants and blacksmiths.

There are five permanent exhibits in the museum. These include the Danish Clock Museum, the Toy Museum, the Textile Museum, a pottery exhibit and a silverware exhibit. Old Town Open-Air Museum also offers a bakery, a bookstore, diners and cafes.

The museum is open from 10 AM to 5 PM from April through December. It is open from 10 AM to 4 PM from January through March.