Battle-Ready Summer
30. jun. 2026—30. aug. 2026
Climb inside an armored personnel carrier. See our brand-new helicopter. Fight like a samurai and much more
The summer holidays at the Danish War Museum are packed with action for the whole family. We are opening our new exhibition area, Battle-Ready, where you can get up close to a Lynx helicopter and an armored personnel carrier. You can also try your hand at military life by loading a cannon, fighting like a samurai, and taking part in many other exciting activities.
Practical info
The Danish War Museum is open every day during the summer holidays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Children and young people under the age of 18 have free admission, while adults require a paid entry ticket.
The activities are self-guided, allowing you to explore and try out the different experiences at your own pace.
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Pirate Fight in the Sky
The Lynx helicopter has, among other things, been used by the Danish Air Force to combat pirates in Africa. It is equipped with a heavy machine gun, allowing the crew to engage targets from the air. On its sides, the helicopter is painted with skull symbols, representing the number of pirate boats it has hit. See a Lynx helicopter at the museum.
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The Hedgehog from Bornholm
The military vehicle Julkat served as the eyes and ears of the Danish forces in the Afghan desert. Fully equipped and armed, soldiers could operate for several days at a time, gathering intelligence about the terrain and the enemy. The armoured vehicle is named “Julkat” which is the Bornholm dialect word for hedgehog. Take a seat behind the wheel of a Julkat at the Danish War Museum.
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Armoured Protector
The armored personnel carrier (APC) was for many years one of the most important armoured vehicles in the Danish Armed Forces. Its armour protected soldiers against small arms fire and shrapnel. However, it proved vulnerable to mines and roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan. At the Danish War Museum, you can climb inside a real APC.
The world of the warrior
During the summer holidays, you can explore our new major exhibition, Warrior. It delves into what it does to a person to become a warrior. Focusing on four warriors: the contemporary Danish soldier, the Roman legionary, the samurai, and the ritual Sepik warrior from New Guinea the exhibition highlights what unites warriors across time and place.
Fight like a samurai
Grasp the samurai’s famous sword, the katana (a role-play replica), and try fighting like a true samurai. The animated film shows how to perform the traditional Japanese sword dance, Kenbu. Next to the combat area, you can see an authentic 17th-century katana and several samurai armours.
Soldier for a day
Fire a cannon. Dress up in 18th-century naval uniforms. See if you can lift a cannonball. Or lie in a hammock and listen to what life was like as a sailor in the old days. Around the museum, there are many different activities where you can try and experience military life firsthand.
From armor to art
Take a break in our drawing workshop. Here, children and other creative minds can let their imagination run free with colours and paper.