Occupation city walk in Skjern

Please note that this city walk is held with a Danish-speaking guide.

On April 9, 1940, the people of West Jutland woke up to a new reality - Denmark was occupied! At around 4am that morning, German troops had launched a surprise attack, and a few hours later Denmark surrendered.

Although everyday life continued, much had changed: German troops on the streets, rationing, air raids and blackouts.

April 9 this year marks 85 years since Denmark was occupied. Ringkøbing Fjord Museer is marking the occasion with an occupation walk in Skjern. As darkness falls, one of the museum's skilled guides will take you around the town and tell the story of the occupation where it took place. We'll make stops at the old pig slaughterhouse and the reberbanen.

Meeting point: The city walk starts at Skjern Railway Station at 18:30 and ends at the same place at 20:00.

Price: Adults: 99 kr. Children and young people (3-17 years): 49 kr. Ticket must be purchased online.