"Glæde" by Anker Hoffmann

“Glæde” is a bronze sculpture by Anker Hoffmann, also known as “Pigen i solen” (Girl sitting in sun). It stands in a housing area in Brønderslev and was donated by craftsmen and technicians involved in constructing the nearby PM housing association buildings. The work combines everyday surroundings with a thoughtful piece of public art, making it a short but focused stop for anyone interested in Danish sculpture. As it lies a short drive from the Margueritruten, it suits travellers who are curious about local artworks beyond the main tourist sights.

Visit “Glæde” if you appreciate public sculpture and want a brief stop that shows how art has been integrated into a residential area. The bronze figure, also called “Girl sitting in sun”, reflects a quiet, everyday moment rather than grand monumentality. It is a straightforward visit, best combined with other nearby sculptures and churches in Brønderslev.

Worth a short detour for travellers interested in Danish public sculpture or following Anker Hoffmann’s works in Brønderslev.

Planning your visit

How long to stay

10–20 minutes

Best time to visit

Daytime, when the sculpture and its residential surroundings are easiest to see and photograph.

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

• Mother and child

  Attraction · 26 m

• 

  Brønderslev Old Church

  Church · 199 m

• Brønderslev New Church

  Church · 577 m

• Brønderslev Archives of Local History

  Museum · 652 m

• Chief Brundur in relief

  Attraction · 926 m

• "Rådyr med lam" by Anker Hoffmann

  Attraction · 930 m

Frequently asked

What is “Glæde” by Anker Hoffmann?

“Glæde” is a bronze sculpture by Anker Hoffmann in Brønderslev. It is also known as “Pigen i solen” or “Girl sitting in sun”. The work stands in a residential area and was a gift from craftsmen and technicians who helped construct the buildings for the local PM housing association. Travellers usually see it as part of a short walk through the neighbourhood’s public art.

Where can I see the “Girl sitting in sun” sculpture in Brønderslev?

The sculpture known as “Girl sitting in sun” is the same artwork as “Glæde” by Anker Hoffmann. It stands in the Knudsgade housing area in Brønderslev, among buildings belonging to the PM housing association. When you arrive, you are looking for a bronze figure placed within an ordinary residential setting rather than in a formal museum or park.

How long should I plan to spend at “Glæde”?

Most visitors only need a short time at “Glæde”, as it is a single bronze sculpture in a residential environment. Around 10–20 minutes is usually enough to look at the work from different angles, take photographs and appreciate its placement among the housing association buildings. Many travellers combine it with nearby sculptures or churches in Brønderslev to make the detour more worthwhile.

Is “Glæde” by Anker Hoffmann worth a detour from the Margueritruten?

“Glæde” is about 7 kilometres from the Margueritruten and is mainly of interest if you enjoy public sculpture or are following Anker Hoffmann’s works specifically. On its own it is a brief stop, but it becomes more worthwhile if you combine it with other Brønderslev sights such as “Mother and child”, “Rådyr med lam” or the town’s churches for a short circuit of local art and architecture.

Can I combine “Glæde” with other nearby attractions in Brønderslev?

Yes, the area around “Glæde” includes several other stops within walking or short driving distance. You can see the “Mother and child” sculpture, visit Brønderslev Old Church and Brønderslev New Church, or continue to the Brønderslev Archives of Local History and the “Rådyr med lam” sculpture by Anker Hoffmann. Together they provide a varied look at local art and town history.

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