All nature & natural history museums and attractions to visit in Denmark

Denmark (Scandinavia) has a lot to offer for people that like animals, plants and anything else related to nature and its history. Below we list all 67 nature and natural history museums that are located in Denmark.

Is nature and the natural world something that interests you and are you looking for the best nature museums to visit in Denmark? These are the ones:

  1. Givskud Zoo - Zootopia1

    Givskud Zoo - Zootopia

     Give
    Givskud Zoo, located in Givskud, 20 kilometres north west of Vejle in Denmark, is a unique combination of a zoo and a safari park. It offers a unique opportunity for visitors to get up close with a variety of animals in a safe and controlled environment.
  2. National Aquarium Denmark2

    National Aquarium Denmark

     Kastrup
  3. Copenhagen Zoo3

    Copenhagen Zoo

     Frederiksberg
  4. Wadden Sea Centre4

    Wadden Sea Centre

     Vester Vedsted
  5. Odense Zoo5

    Odense Zoo

     Odense
  6. National Aquarium Denmark6

    National Aquarium Denmark

     Copenhagen
  7. 7

    Falkonergaarden

     Fredensborg
    Watch beautiful falcons in flight, and learn something about the history of falconry. A good idea for a trip outside of Copenhagen.
  8. Aalborg Zoo8

    Aalborg Zoo

     Aalborg
  9. Skagen Odde Nature Centre9

    Skagen Odde Nature Centre

     Skagen
  10. Zoo and Animal Park10

    Zoo and Animal Park

     Givskud
    Givskud Zoo is a unique combination of a zoo and safari park located in Givskud, just 20 kilometres northwest of Vejle in Denmark. This location allows visitors to experience a diverse range of wildlife in a spacious and natural environment.
  11. Randers Tropical Zoo11

    Randers Tropical Zoo

     Randers
  12. Scandinavian Wildlife Park12

    Scandinavian Wildlife Park

     Pederstrup
  13. Eagle World13

    Eagle World

     Tuen
  14. AQUA Aquarium & Wildlife Park14

    AQUA Aquarium & Wildlife Park

     Silkeborg
  15. Copenhagen Zoo15

    Copenhagen Zoo

     Copenhagen
    The Copenhagen Zoo (København Zoo) is a zoo in Frederiksberg, whic is part of Copenhagen. The zoo comprises 11 hectares and is one of Europe's oldest zoos. The zoo has around 4,200 animals, related to around 264 animal species. The Copenhagen Zoo has various themed main areas, including: the Nordics
  16. Fur Museum16

    Fur Museum

     Nederby
    The Fur Museum, located in Nederby on the island of Fur in the Limfjord, is a natural history museum that houses and displays an extensive collection of early Eocene fossils. These fossils are from the Fur Formation, a layer of earth commonly referred to as moleret, and the underlying Stolleklint Clay on Fur. This collection provides a unique insight into the geological history of the region.
  17. North Sea Oceanarium17

    North Sea Oceanarium

     Hirtshals
    The oceanarium adopts a responsible approach: it strives to provide enough space so the animals can exhibit their natural behaviour.
  18. Maribo Open-Air Museum18

    Maribo Open-Air Museum

     Maribo
    The Maribo Open-Air Museum is situated on the western outskirts of Maribo, on the Danish island of Lolland. It is conveniently located near the northern banks of Søndersø Lake, making it an ideal destination for those who enjoy both history and nature. The museum's location offers visitors the opportunity to explore the rich history of the region while also enjoying the natural beauty of the surrounding area.
  19. Aarhus Botanical Gardens19

    Aarhus Botanical Gardens

     Aarhus
  20. Daugbjerg Kalkgruber20

    Daugbjerg Kalkgruber

     Daugbjerg
    Daugbjerg Kalkgruber, situated 6 kilometers south of Stoholm and 16 kilometers west of Viborg, holds the distinction of being Denmark's oldest limestone mine. This historical significance adds a unique charm to the place, making it an interesting destination for tourists who appreciate history and geology.
  21. Moseløkken Quarry Museum21

    Moseløkken Quarry Museum

     Allinge-Sandvig
    The Moseløkken Quarry Museum is a technical museum situated on Hammerknuden on Bornholm. The museum's primary focus is on the stone industry of the island. It provides an in-depth look into the history and techniques of stone quarrying, making it an interesting destination for those interested in geology, history, or industrial processes.
  22. Det sorte Geomuseum22

    Det sorte Geomuseum

     Gedser
  23. Øresund Aquarium23

    Øresund Aquarium

     Elsinore
    Aquarium with displays of local marine fauna and flora. Its main attraction is a tank where you can touch various animals.
  24. Crocodile Zoo24

    Crocodile Zoo

     Ovstrup
  25. Odsherred Zoo Rescue25

    Odsherred Zoo Rescue

     Asnæs
  26. Bornholm Butterfly Park26

    Bornholm Butterfly Park

     Nexø
  27. Glad Zoo27

    Glad Zoo

     Lintrup
  28. Jyllandsakvariet28

    Jyllandsakvariet

     Thyborøn
  29. Skærup Zoo29

    Skærup Zoo

     Skærup
    Skærup Zoo, previously known as Skærup Mini Zoo, is a zoological park situated in Skærup, South Jutland, a little southeast of Vejle. This location is ideal for tourists who are interested in exploring the diverse wildlife that Denmark has to offer.
  30. Stiftsmuseum Maribo30

    Stiftsmuseum Maribo

     Maribo
    One of the current exhibitions at the museum is LOLA, which presents the findings of Museum Lolland-Falster's excavations conducted before the establishment of the fixed connection over the Femern Belt. This exhibition focuses on the Stone Age and features numerous well-preserved artifacts discovered during the excavations, providing visitors with a glimpse into the region's distant past.
  31. Zoological Museum31

    Zoological Museum

     Svendborg
  32. NaturBornholm32

    NaturBornholm

     Aakirkeby
  33. Boldrup Museum33

    Boldrup Museum

     Stenild
    The Boldrup Museum is an agricultural museum situated slightly south of Nørager and to the north of Hobro. This location provides a serene and authentic rural setting that complements the museum's theme and exhibits.
  34. Lille Vildmosecentret34

    Lille Vildmosecentret

     Møllesø
    Perfect destination for a day out: unspoilt nature of the wildlife park is accompanied by comprehensible visitor centre.
  35. Lego House35

    Lego House

     Billund
  36. Natural History Museum Aarhus36

    Natural History Museum Aarhus

     Aarhus
    The Natural History Museum Aarhus is a museum in Denmark that is situated in the Aarhus University campus. The museum holds collections of various mammals, birds, skeletons, mollusks, springtails, corral and animal tracks. Only small parts of the entire collection are on display in the Natural Histo
  37. Hadsund Animal Garden37

    Hadsund Animal Garden

     Hadsund
  38. Bangsbo Botaniske Have38

    Bangsbo Botaniske Have

     Frederikshavn
  39. Danmarks Busmuseum39

    Danmarks Busmuseum

     Skælskør
  40. Zoologisk Museum40

    Zoologisk Museum

     Copenhagen
    The Copenhagen Zoological Museum (Zoologisk Museum) is a museum in Copenhagen that is part of the Natural History Museum in the city. The Zoological Museum is among the world's oldest natural history museums, as its collection was started by Ole Worm over 350 years ago. In its permanent exhibition '
  41. Copenhagen Amber Museum41

    Copenhagen Amber Museum

     Copenhagen
  42. 42

    The Kattegat Centre

     Grenaa
  43. Tønnisgård Nature Center43

    Tønnisgård Nature Center

     Tvismark
  44. 44

    Zoopark

     Næstved
  45. Stenvad Mosebrug45

    Stenvad Mosebrug

     Stenvad
  46. Øhavsmuseet46

    Øhavsmuseet

     Faaborg
  47. 47

    Cultural Botanical Garden

     Odense
  48. Geomuseum Faxe48

    Geomuseum Faxe

     Faxe
    The fossils on display came from the Faxe Limestone Quarry. The museum also presents the life of quarry workers.
  49. Dueholm Monastery49

    Dueholm Monastery

     Nykøbing Mors
    Museum Mors, formerly known as Morslands Historiske Museum, is a state-recognized cultural and geological museum. It is located on the island of Mors in Limfjorden. The museum is divided into four departments, each offering a unique perspective on the region's history and geology.
  50. Museum Østjylland50

    Museum Østjylland

     Randers
  51. 51

    Enghave Dyre- og Naturpark

     Gjerndrup
  52. Ferup Sø52

    Ferup Sø

     Kolding
  53. Kjøge Mini-Town53

    Kjøge Mini-Town

     Køge
  54. Land of Legends54

    Land of Legends

     Lejre
    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.
  55. Thy National Park55

    Thy National Park

     Faddersbøl
    Thy National Park, one of the four national parks in Denmark, holds the distinction of being the first national park on Danish mainland territory. Established on June 29, 2007, the park spans an impressive area of 244 km², offering a vast expanse of natural beauty for visitors to explore.
  56. Rudersdal Museer56

    Rudersdal Museer

     Nærum
    Rudersdal Museer, located in Rudersdal Municipality, is a state-recognized local history museum. It is composed of three departments: Mothsgården, which was formerly known as Søllerød Museum, the Historical Archive, and the Vedbæk Finds at Gammel Holtegaard. Each of these departments offers a unique insight into the local history and culture of the area.
  57. Naturudstilling57

    Naturudstilling

     Hovborg
  58. Arden Dyrepark58

    Arden Dyrepark

     Arden
  59. 59

    Jyllands Park Zoo

     Fjelstervang
  60. 60

    Nordisk Dyrepark

     Hvornum
  61. 61

    PapegøjeLand

     Husum-Ballum
  62. 62

    Pangea Park

     Bjæverskov
  63. 63

    Atlantis by Sea Life

     Billund
  64. 64

    Myrthuegård

     Guldager Stationsby
  65. 65

    Fossil- og Molermuseet

     Sejerslev
  66. 66

    Vildmoseporten

     Biersted
  67. 67

    Myrthuegård

     Myrtue