Open House: Stories from Forest Life

When the Forest Workers’ House opens its doors, you step into a story about life in and around the forest at Gammel Estrup. The house offers a vivid insight into how forest workers and their families lived and worked.

You encounter history at eye level through displays and activities that make it easy to understand everyday life in a bygone era. The focus here is on work, family life and the conditions that characterised life close to nature.

If you fancy a short walk, you can join a guided tour from the car park through the forest and up to the Forest Workers’ House. Museum curator Anders Sinding will lead the way and talk about the forest workers’ lives and work along the route. The tour starts at 10 am from the car park by the museum.

Experiences for both children and adults

The open house event invites you to explore the house and its surroundings. You can experience how life unfolded in the small rooms and how the forest’s resources were used in everyday life.

The event is suitable for both families and history enthusiasts seeking an immersive and sensory experience.

Part of Gammel Estrup’s historical setting

The Forest Worker’s Cottage is situated adjacent to Gammel Estrup and forms part of the narrative of life on and around the manor. Here you gain a broader perspective on history, where both the gentry and the workers become part of the same story.