One summer's day in 1370 BCE, a young girl was laid in an oak coffin and buried beneath a mound near Egtved. She was 16–18 years old and dressed in her finest clothes, and a flowering yarrow in the coffin reveals the season. 3,400 years later you can walk through the landscape she lived in. Egtvedpigens Verden (the Egtved Girl's World) lies exactly where she was found – free and open around the clock.
The girl in the oak coffin
In 1921 farmer Peder Platz dug into the mound and struck the coffin. What lay inside became one of Europe's most significant Bronze Age finds: a young woman in an almost complete woollen outfit with a short string skirt, a blouse and a large bronze belt plate that shone like a sun. At her feet lay a small bundle with the cremated bones of a child aged 5–6. Who the child was remains a mystery.
Research from the National Museum of Denmark suggests the Egtved Girl was not born in Egtved but came from far away and travelled great distances in her short life. The original finds are on display at the National Museum in Copenhagen. Here in Egtved you experience the story where it happened.
A museum turned inside out
Forget display cases and "do not touch" signs. Egtvedpigens Verden opened on 6 June 2026 after more than ten years of work, and here the stories unfold in nature. You can walk, run, crawl and climb through five story zones: The Young Woman, Bronze Age Mythology, The Child's Secret, Distant Connections and Egtved in the Bronze Age.
Start in the exhibition building with sound, light and video, walk around the burial mound and head out into the landscape. The experience changes with the seasons, just as life did back then. The museum also lies on Hærvejen, the ancient route south where Nordic amber was traded for glass, gold and bronze.
Come whenever suits you
Egtvedpigens Verden is always open – all year, day and night. In summer there are museum hosts every day, and in spring and autumn at weekends. The sound, light and video installations are switched off at night, but you can visit the landscape and the burial mound whenever you like, even on a quiet evening or a misty morning.
Admission is free. Please register your visit with a free ticket – it helps secure the public funding that keeps the museum free.
Good to know
Parking: Free parking, including bicycle, coach and accessible parking.
Food and drink: Bring a packed lunch. There are picnic tables by the exhibition building and plenty of grass to spread out a blanket.
Toilets: In the exhibition building, with baby-changing facilities and an accessible toilet.
Accessibility: The exhibition building is easily accessible for wheelchair users. Outside, the paths are trodden trails that can be difficult by wheelchair.
Guided tours: Book a 1½-hour tour for up to 50 people, from DKK 1,050 on weekdays.
Frequently asked questions
When is Egtvedpigens Verden open?
The museum is always open, all year round, day and night. Hosts are present daily in summer and at weekends in spring and autumn. The installations in the exhibition building are switched off at night.
Does it cost anything to visit?
No, admission is always free. You can register your visit with a free ticket on the museum's website.
Who was the Egtved Girl?
A young woman aged 16–18 who was buried on a summer day in 1370 BCE. Her grave was found in 1921 and is famous for its almost complete woollen clothing.
Where are the original finds?
The original finds, including the clothing and the coffin, are on display at the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen.
Is it good for children?
Yes. Children can run, crawl and climb through the five story zones, and there is plenty of room for a picnic.
