The Occupation Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away in the green space of Mathilde Fibigers Have in Aarhus, this museum delivers a powerful and intimate look at a defining period. It doesn't feel like a sterile gallery but more like walking through the very streets and living rooms of the 1940s. You're immediately drawn into the complex reality of life under Nazi occupation, from acts of daring resistance to the difficult choices of everyday survival. The atmosphere is palpable, making the history feel incredibly close and personal.
Collection Highlights
The exhibits are anchored by genuine artifacts like an original German Enigma cipher machine and a restored 1940s apartment frozen in time. One of the most moving sections details the rescue of Denmark's Jewish population, while another lets you step inside a cramped air-raid shelter to feel the tension firsthand.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find right in the city center, and while it's not a huge museum, give yourself a good couple of hours to really absorb everything. Check their website for current opening times before you head over.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a former townhouse, the building itself is unassuming from the outside, which makes the impactful journey inside all the more surprising.
Contact & Location
Address: 2, Mathilde Fibigers Have, Latinerkvarteret, Midtbyen, Aarhus, Aarhus Kommune, Region Midtjylland, 8000, Danmark
Phone: +45 86 18 42 77
Website: Visit Website
