Easter at the Open-Air Museum
27. mar. 2026—5. apr. 2026
Join us as we celebrate spring with Easter traditions and activities for the whole family.
The Easter holiday program is packed with egg-citing activities for kids and adults.
You can roll and race, fish and paint eggs when we set up traditional Easter games at the Open-Air Museum.
Say hello to our egg-straordinarily cute animals and meet the real Easter Bunny and help find hidden eggs.
It’s going to be an egg-ceptionally fun Easter holiday at the Open-Air Museum.
You can roll and race, fish and paint eggs when we set up traditional Easter games at the Open-Air Museum.
Say hello to our egg-straordinarily cute animals and meet the real Easter Bunny and help find hidden eggs.
It’s going to be an egg-ceptionally fun Easter holiday at the Open-Air Museum.
Family activities during the Easter holidays
See the program with historical, child-friendly activities and experiences for the family
Entertainment
Free entertainment every day
The Freddy Frogface Village
- Meet the Easter Bunny / the Easter Bunny walks down the street in Frøsnapperbyen
- The great egg race / a soapbox car race to collect mother hen’s eggs as fast as possible
- Play with the Easter Bunny / help the bunny find hidden eggs
The Funen Village
- The Easter Bunny / experience the Easter Bunny in a family-friendly theatre performance
- Chicken droppings / bet on chicken droppings twice a day
- Easter games / a guided play tour about old Easter traditions such as egg rolling and egg races
Activities
1 punch on the activity card
The Freddy Frogface Village
- The Candy Kitchen / make your own lollipop
- The most secret, secret puzzle hunt / a puzzle hunt for all ages
- Visit the smithy / meet the blacksmith and make your own hook
- Bake a twist bread / make twist bread over the fire
The Funen Village
- Paint your own Easter egg / a creative activity with roots in old Easter traditions
- Egg pond / fish for Easter eggs in our egg pond and win prizes
- Easter hunt / explore the village and find the hidden eggs
Animals
Meet our cute (and hungry) animals
- The pigs are being fed
- Meet the goats
- Clap the rabbits
- Say hello to the Easter chicks
Food and drink
If you haven’t brought lunch from home, you can find homemade food with us. We’re open from 10:30 to 15:30.
- The Country Kiosk / sandwich, hot dog bun and drinks
- The hot dog stand / grilled hot dogs with everything
- Bakery / warm cinnamon rolls and hot drinks
- The local supermarket / candy, soda, coffee and cake
Map of the Open-Air Museum
Here you can see where to find your activities. Get a physical map at the entrance.
Image gallery
Food and drink
Do you need an egg-spresso?
You can find it and other hot drinks at one of our open serving locations. Here you can also find rolls, sandwiches, soft drinks and other options for both a small and a big appetite.
Visit the Brugsen in Frøsnapperbyen
Short history of Easter eggs
Why do we paint eggs at Easter?
For thousands of years, eggs have been a symbol of spring and fertility. Even in ancient times, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans decorated eggs and gave them as gifts to the gods at spring festivals. In Denmark, eggs were also given as gifts at Easter, for example to the priest, servants and children. They were also rolled down the hill in a game of hitting each other's eggs and children went from house to house singing for eggs. They were colored with everything from onion skins to roof moss, which could give the eggs beautiful colors and patterns.
Short history of the Easter Bunny
Where does the Easter Bunny come from?
The Easter Bunny came from Germany in the early 1900s, when it became a regular part of the Danish Easter. Originally, it only brought eggs to well-behaved children, a bit like Santa Claus, so it was important to be good in the time leading up to Easter. It was a clever idea from the busy parents, who had a spring cleaning that needed to be done.
The Easter Bunny can actually be traced back to German pre-Christian traditions, where the hare was a symbol of fertility and a sign that brighter times were on the way. In this way, pagan traditions have often merged with the then-new Christian traditions.
Practical information for families
Date: March 28 – April 6.
Opening hours: We are open from 10 AM to 5 PM, but please note that eateries and some activities are open between 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM.
Place: The Easter holiday experiences take place in Frøsnapperbyen and The Funen Village. You can find a map here on the site or get one handed out at the entrance when you arrive.
FAQ
What can we experience at the Open-Air Museum during the Easter holidays?
Easter at the Open-Air Museum offers traditional and child-friendly activities for the family, such as egg races, Easter games, creative Easter activities, and you can meet the Easter Bunny and other cute animals.When are the Easter activities held at the Open-Air Museum?
You can experience the Easter holidays at the Open-Air Museum from March 28 to April 6.Where is the Open-Air Museum located, and how do we get there?
The Open-Air Museum is located close to Copenhagen at Kongevejen 100, 2800 Kongens Lyngby. It is about 30 minutes from the center of Copenhagen, so it is easy for families to visit by S-train, bus, or car.Should we buy tickets in advance for the Easter celebration?
It’s a good idea to buy your ticket online, because then you get a 10% discount. Both admission tickets and activity passes can also be bought in person at the museum.Are there activities and experiences for both children and adults?
Yes! The Open-Air Museum offers activities for all ages, from creative workshops and scavenger hunts for children to cozy historical Easter traditions for the whole family.