A working musum founded by former coal workers, which tells about one of the big workplaces in the brown coal era. It shows how the digging was done and tells about everyday life in the coalfields. You may also go for a pleasant walk in the very special scenery.

Always accessible, but demostrations by appointment only.

Bjerre Keramik

Ceramics manufactured by old pottery traditions.

Cups, mugs, jugs, pots, bowls.
Eggs of ceramics as onion pots, chickens, birds, large bowls and raku - everything which is possible to make from clay.

Gallery with various artists.

Sculpture path around our overgrown pond is an old dream realized at my 40th anniversary 27 August 2009.

Bovbjerg Fyr stands on the edge between Denmark and the ocean

On the edge between fat farming land and poor sandy soils. On the edge between the soft curves of the landscapes of the last Ice Age and the flat
lands of melted water.

The Light House has existed since 1877, mostly for the benefit of sailors.The 93 steps of the tower lead to the lantern and the open gallery, where you can enjoy a stunning view.

The living room of Light House Master Rude has been transformed into a cozy café, where you can rest your tired legs and strengthen yourself with all sorts of delicacies.

In the garden of the light house master children can play and investigate.In both the former houses at the light house you can see new exhibitions every month, and at the entrance to the tower there is a small exhibition about coastal protection on the West Coast.

Brande church

• Brande church is a roman church built app. in the year 1175.
• Brande church has undergone several extensions and rebuildings:
• The tower and porch were added in the 14th century.
• The pulpit and altar in carved oak with tabloids from the testaments dates to the 17th century.
• Brande church underwent comprehensive restorations under the direction of architect Lønborg Jensen in 1939:
• Transepts, christening-chapel and vestry were added, together with granite porch and aisle lintels.
• Portal archway in granite and a new font.
• The organ from 1988 is built by Marcussen & Son of Aabenraa.

The museum was opened in September 1976 and it was extended with a extension in 1993. With its 4000 works made by a married couple, it makes an extensive impression of the two great Danish painters with association to the international cobra group. The works of art are presenting Herning Municipality by Carl-Henning Pedersen. The museumbuilding is constructed by the Architect company C.F.Moeller. The building itself is an architectural and artistic attraction. The outside is covered by a 90 m stone ware frieze, which Carl-Henning Pedersen has created for the building.

Free access for children under 18 years.

Denmark’s flying” Museum & Air Force Museum

A modern and living museum (7600 m²) with 50 Danish and foreign aircraft from 1911-2000, including gliders, vintage aircraft, jet fighters and helicopters.
The collection exhibits the 11 KZ-type aircraft, built in Denmark 1937-1956, for example the old KZ-IV ambulance aircraft.
Eight of the aircrafts on show are the only remaining specimen in the world.
16 aircrafts are airworthy.
A newly established building contains the Danish Air Force Museum. The exhibition gives the visitor insight into the development of the Air Force in the past as well as understanding of its contemporary role.
Additionally you will find a large number of historical items, more than 500 models, a shop, and a cinema.

Evenings where you can see the old vintage aeroplanes in the air: 10.07.-17.07.-24.07.-
31-07.-07.08. and 14.08.2008 at Stauning Airport between 19.00 and 20.30 if the weather allows it.

The Red Huts, an excursion for the whole family.

The Red Huts in Thyborøn are beautifully situated within a stone’s throw from the North Sea. Here is a cosy atmosphere with something to experience for the whole family.

The place has been established with a nice restaurant/café in maritime surroundings, a gift and souvenir shop and a candy factory.

The restaurant called Mallemukken is furnished in a cutter which has been turned upside down. The restaurant provides a general framework for maritime restaurant visits and for the organization of festive events.

All the activities take place in charming, old restored buildings that used to function as workshops in connection with the coastal protection work. So the wooden huts are more than 100 years old and definitely worth a visit.

Admission free to The Red Huts.

The dome measures 60 meters in diameter. Wide stair-cases of steal situated in each of the 4 corners of the world lead to platforms 11 meters above the ground. From the platforms you can look into the 4 columns, which rise 30 meters and end as shining globes. In the centre a gas-tower awaits the right moment... ELIA receives electrical discharges from the atmosphere and gives sound and fire in return. In thunderstorm a direct stroke of lightning will reverberete in peal of thunder in up to 20 seconds. At one time - nobody knows when - a gigantic gas flame will arise and burn for 30 seconds. It only happens once every 18th day.

The Familiepark West provides the facilities for fun and relaxation for the whole family. Three fishing lakes and physical activities, cafeteria and grill in beautiful surroundings. Camping site an cottages.
Entrance to the park from 10.00 am.
Entrance to the fishing lakes from sunrice to sunset.