Sea War Museum Jutland
About This Museum
People come to the Sea War Museum Jutland to stand where history was made, drawn by the epic and tragic story of the largest naval battle of the First World War, which raged just off this coast. The museum masterfully tells the complex tale of the 1916 Battle of Jutland through personal accounts, stunning visual presentations, and an incredible collection of authentic artifacts recovered from the seafloor. You can't help but feel a profound connection as you walk past massive ship guns or peer into a recovered periscope, imagining the chaos and bravery of that day. It’s a powerful, immersive experience that goes far beyond dates and diagrams to honor the thousands of sailors who fought here.
Collection Highlights
The centerpiece is a massive, original gun turret from HMS *Lion*, while other exhibits feature delicate personal effects like a shaving kit and intact bottles of beer salvaged from wrecks. A huge wall of names commemorates every single sailor lost in the battle.
Visitor Information
You'll find it right on the harbor in Thyborøn—the perfect place to visit after looking out at the sea where it all happened. It's modern, spacious, and well-signposted in both Danish and English.
Architecture & Building
The building is strikingly modern, with sharp angles and dark materials that echo a ship's hull, dramatically situated at the edge of the water as if emerging from the sea itself.
Contact & Location
Address: 11, Kystcentervej, Thyborøn Havn, Lemvig, Lemvig Kommune, Region Midtjylland, 7680, Danmark
Phone: +45 54 55 55 60
Website: Visit Website
