28 March – 6 April 2026
Step into the spirit of spring during Easter in Den Gamle By. Discover homes and shops decorated for Easter, chat with the postman, and enjoy a traditional Easter lunch with a taste of history.
Let the children follow the Easter egg back through time as they explore the different neighbourhoods and hunt for eggs in the garden in Havbogade.
Easter Egg Hunt Around the Town
Set off in search of Easter egg stamps in the town’s neighbourhoods as you follow the Easter egg back through time.
Eggs in the Merchant’s House
Help the kitchen maid dye eggs using onion skins, beetroot, moss, grass and small herbs.
Hidden Eggs in Havbogade
In the garden of the Havbogade house in the 1927 neighbourhood, you can find eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny. In the kitchen, the housewife is decorating Easter eggs and would love your help.
Easter-Decorated Homes & Shops
Spring has arrived at the florist’s, and the window of the Embroidery Shop is adorned with Easter needlework.
Meet the Town’s Residents
Stop for a chat with the town’s residents about Easter traditions and about their daily lives and work.
Easter Lunch at Restaurant Gæstgivergården
Enjoy an Easter lunch inspired by historical cookery books and taste seasonal dishes such as cabbage soup and brined eggs.
Bernstorff Market Nursery
Take a little spring home with you – buy everything from seed packets to Easter decorations and blooming tulips and daffodils.
Handmade Easter Eggs & Cakes
Sample the confectioner’s handmade Easter eggs, medallions and traditional goose breast cake.
A Ride in the Horse-Drawn Carriage
Take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage every day during Easter.
Price: DKK 40 per child and DKK 50 per adult.