'Mor og barn’ (‘Mother and Child’)

‘Mor og barn’ (‘Mother and Child’) is a figurative outdoor sculpture by Danish artist Hanne Varming, created in 1980 and placed on Stationsvej in Tarm. The work depicts the close relationship between a mother and her child and stands in an everyday streetscape rather than in a formal gallery. It is located close to the Reunification Stone, so it can be combined with a short walk between the two. For drivers exploring West Jutland, it is a simple stop that adds a human, artistic note to a brief visit in the town centre.

Stop at ‘Mor og barn’ if you want a quick, accessible piece of public art as a break from driving. The sculpture is easy to view from the street and can be combined with nearby sights on Stationsvej, including the Reunification Stone, making a short but focused cultural pause in Tarm.

Worth a brief detour if you enjoy public sculpture and are already stopping in Tarm.

Planning your visit

How long to stay

15–30 minutes

Best time to visit

Daytime is best so you can clearly see the sculpture’s details and the surrounding streetscape. The work is outdoors on Stationsvej, so you can visit at any time of year, combining it with a short walk to the nearby Reunification Stone and other artworks in the area.

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

• ‘Genforeningsstenen’ (‘The Reunion Stone’) in Tarm

  Attraction · 3 m

• Den Dykkende Dame

  Local business · 64 m

• The Twin Mask

  Local business · 96 m

• Teatermasken

  Local business · 152 m

• 

  Tarm Church

  Church · 214 m

• Søjle

  Local business · 316 m

Frequently asked

Where exactly can I see the ‘Mor og barn’ sculpture in Tarm?

‘Mor og barn’ stands outdoors on Stationsvej in Tarm, in the central part of town. It is positioned close to the Reunification Stone, so if you can find that monument you are only a short distance away. The sculpture is visible from the street, so you simply walk along Stationsvej to reach it.

How much time should I plan for a visit to ‘Mor og barn’?

You only need a brief stop to see ‘Mor og barn’. Many visitors will spend around 15 minutes viewing and photographing the sculpture as part of a short walk along Stationsvej. If you also look at the nearby Reunification Stone or other artworks in the area, plan a little longer, but it remains a quick visit overall.

Can I visit ‘Mor og barn’ at any time of year?

Yes. ‘Mor og barn’ is an outdoor sculpture on a town street, so you can see it year-round in daylight. Weather mainly affects how pleasant it is to linger and study the details. In colder or wet conditions, you may only want a short look, while in good weather it is easier to combine with a longer stroll around the centre of Tarm.

Is ‘Mor og barn’ in Tarm suitable for a quick stop off Margueritruten?

The sculpture works well as a short stop if you are already coming into Tarm. It is about 20 kilometres from the signed Margueritruten, so it suits travellers who are happy to make a small detour into town. Once there, you can see ‘Mor og barn’ and the Reunification Stone on the same brief walk before returning to the route.

What else can I see near the ‘Mor og barn’ sculpture?

Very close to ‘Mor og barn’ you will find the Reunification Stone on Stationsvej, which makes an obvious second stop on the same walk. Within a short distance there are also other artworks and locations listed in Tarm, such as Den Dykkende Dame and Tarm Church, allowing you to link several points of interest in one visit.

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