HOLMEGAARD ​​OUTDOOR

Discover the stories of Holmegaard Bog and the Glass Town, playBeast Hunt, and experience a brand-new art installation by danish artist Bjørn Magnussen.

At the edge of Holmegaard Works of Wonders lie the remarkable Glass Town and the scenic Holmegaard Bog. Both are rich with stories – from past settlements to myths of bog creatures, archaeological discoveries, peat cutting and much more.

As part of Museum Sydøstdanmark’s free experience initiative, created with support from the Nordea Foundation and the 15 June Foundation, you can explore five fascinating podcast routes filled with engaging and captivating stories from Holmegaard Bog and the Glass Town.

FIVE FASCINATING PODCAST ROUTES

Welcome to Holmegaard Outdoor.

Across five podcast routes, you can experience culture and nature merging in a rich tapestry of sound and storytelling, taking you into a world of art, archaeology, myths, people, bog creatures and more. Here, the bog meets the whispers of the past, opening a gateway to remarkable stories as you move through the beautiful Holmegaard Bog and the atmospheric Glass Town.

Along the way, you’ll encounter tales of spectacular archaeological discoveries, artistic inspiration and mysterious bog creatures, as you embark on an audio journey through more than 10,000 years of cultural history.

Holmegaard Outdoor consists of five audio routes in the area surrounding Holmegaard Works of Wonders, each exploring a unique aspect of Holmegaard’s history and natural landscape. Each route is approximately 3.5 kilometres long.


I have created a receiver to bring the spiritual and intuitive into our society. We need a place where we can go and simply receive.

Bjørn Magnussen, Artist — 'Reciever'

RECEIVER BY BJØRN MAGNUSSEN

The sculpture with the poetic title Modtager is created by artist Bjørn Magnussen. The work symbolises intuition, which is central to the artist’s life and practice, and which has been a fundamental force since the dawn of time.

This is especially true here in Holmegaard Bog, where for more than 10,000 years humans have lived in close connection with nature. Here, innate intuition could mean the difference between life and death for those who lived and hunted in the area since the Stone Age.

With Modtager, Bjørn Magnussen invites you – insistently – to enter the bog with openness and curiosity, and for a moment let go of everything you think you know.

As part of the route The Inspiring Bog, you can hear Bjørn Magnussen talk about the creation of the 10-metre-high sculpture Modtager, made from oak, glass and set on a base of marble.

BEAST HUNT — STONE AGE HUNT IN HOLMEGAARD BOG

Good thing you’re here, hunter – we need your help! Dark forces are loose in the bog.

We have spotted six different creatures that have returned from the Stone Age. The journey through time has driven them wild, and they attack anything and anyone. The peace of the bog is broken. Prepare yourself to fight the evil. But beware – the creatures are cunning. They lurk everywhere and strike when you least expect it.

Wherever they hide, you must track them down and send them back to the Stone Age. But the creatures will do everything they can to sabotage your equipment and avoid being captured.

If they succeed, both the bog and its people are in great danger. We’re counting on you!

About the game
Beast Hunt is an interactive game set in Holmegaard Bog, using advanced GPS technology to transport you into a digital world filled with time-travelling Stone Age creatures.

The game is part of Holmegaard Outdoor and is available for both iPhone and Android. Download Beast Hunt by scanning the QR code and installing the app upon arrival at Holmegaard Works of Wonders.

For the full experience, we recommend bringing headphones.

GOOD ADVICE FOR HOLMEGAARD ​​OUTDOOR

Holmegaard Bog is a protected and rare natural area with unique wildlife and plant life. We encourage everyone to help take care of and preserve this special environment.

TAKE YOUR LITTER WITH YOU

Please remember to take your litter with you. You can use the bin located in front of the museum entrance.

DO NOT EAT PLANTS OR BERRIES

Please be aware that parts of the bog are located on contaminated ground. For this reason, it is not advisable to eat plants or berries from the area.

USE THE PICNIC SHELTER

You are welcome to enjoy your packed lunch in the picnic shelter. Just remember to clean up after yourself.

DRESS APPROPRIATELY

Depending on the season and rainfall, the paths may be wet, so sturdy and waterproof footwear is recommended.

NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL

The terrain in the bog is not accessible for people with reduced mobility and is not suitable for prams or pushchairs.