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Land of Legends and its collection
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One of the highlights of Sagnlandet Lejre is its working workshops, where visitors can witness the creation of crafts from historical and prehistoric times. These workshops include a weaving workshop, a pottery, and a forge. Here, tools, costumes, and household utensils are made for use in the center's reconstructed environments. This provides a unique opportunity for visitors to see how items from the past were made and used.
Livestock and Living Experiences at Sagnlandet Lejre
Sagnlandet Lejre is also known for its livestock, which includes breeds that resemble the now-extinct Iron Age livestock breeds in size and body structure, as well as 19th-century Danish livestock breeds. This adds another layer of authenticity to the center's reconstructed environments. Moreover, families visiting the center have the unique opportunity to stay in the Iron Age village, in the peasant houses, or on the Stone Age settlement. This allows them to actively participate in the communication and reenactment of the environment, providing a truly immersive historical experience.
Reconstructed Settlements at Sagnlandet Lejre
Sagnlandet Lejre is home to a variety of reconstructed settlements and houses that provide a glimpse into different periods of Denmark's past. These include a settlement called Athra from the Ertebølle period (5500 – 3900 BC), and reconstructed peasant houses from the 19th century, known as Krikkebjerghusene. The center also features an Iron Age village called Lethra, which consists of four reconstructed Iron Age farms from the period 200 BC – 200 AD. Additionally, there is a settlement from the Viking Age and huts from earlier periods of the hunter stone age. However, activities in these areas are only available for a short time.
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