Remember the 1970s

Remember the 1970s is part of Den Gamle By in Aarhus and recreates a complete Danish neighbourhood from 1974. Here you walk through six different homes, each showing everyday life in the decade. The street also includes a pastry shop, a radio and TV shop and a gynaecologist’s clinic, all furnished and stocked in 1970s style. It offers a concrete sense of how Danes lived, worked and shopped in the recent past, whether you remember the period yourself or know it only from your parents and grandparents.

Come here if you enjoy social history and everyday culture. The recreated 1974 neighbourhood, with lived-in homes and working-style shops, makes the 1970s feel close and recognisable. It is a focused part of Den Gamle By, so you can see it on a short visit or as one stop in a longer wander through the museum’s other streets and exhibitions.

A well-done 1974 street that makes recent Danish history tangible through real interiors and shops.

Planning your visit

How long to stay

1–1.5 hours if you explore the homes and shops in detail, less if you only take a quick walk through the street.

Best time to visit

Daytime during normal museum opening hours, when the area is accessible as part of a wider visit to Den Gamle By. Weekdays outside school holidays are likely to feel calmer, with a bit more space to look around the interiors and read displays at your own pace.

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

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Frequently asked

What is Remember the 1970s in Aarhus?

Remember the 1970s is a themed area inside Den Gamle By, The Old Town Museum in Aarhus. It recreates a full Danish neighbourhood as it might have looked in 1974. You can move between six different homes and several period-style businesses, including a pastry shop, a radio and TV shop and a gynaecologist’s clinic, to see how people lived and shopped in that decade.

How much time should I plan for Remember the 1970s at Den Gamle By?

If you want to go into several of the homes, look closely at interiors and read displays, allow around an hour or a little more for Remember the 1970s. If you are short on time, you can still get a decent impression by walking the street and stepping briefly into a couple of homes and shops as part of a wider visit to Den Gamle By.

Is Remember the 1970s suitable for children and families?

Families often find Remember the 1970s engaging because the recreated street feels concrete and easy to understand. Children can see how homes, TVs and shops looked before the digital age, while adults may recognise objects from their own childhood or from their parents’ stories. It works well as one stop in a family walk through Den Gamle By, with plenty of variety nearby if attention spans are short.

Do I need a separate ticket for Remember the 1970s in Den Gamle By?

Remember the 1970s is one part of Den Gamle By, so access is normally included as part of a visit to the museum rather than a separate attraction. Ticket arrangements can change, though, so it is worth checking the latest visitor information for Den Gamle By before you go, especially if you are planning a longer day there or combining it with other exhibitions in the museum complex.

Can I visit Remember the 1970s as a quick stop near the Margueritruten?

The 1974 neighbourhood is close to the Margueritruten, so it works for a relatively short stop if you are driving through Aarhus. You can focus on a walk down the 1970s street and a look into a few interiors without seeing all of Den Gamle By. If you have more time, you can expand your visit to other nearby exhibitions within the museum complex.

What else can I see near Remember the 1970s in Den Gamle By?

Remember the 1970s sits among several other exhibitions in Den Gamle By. Very close by you can visit The Danish Poster Museum, The Toy Museum and The Exhibition Aarhus Fortæller – Aarhus Stories, as well as explore A Renaissance Townscape and The Jewellery Box. This makes it easy to build a half- or full-day programme without moving your car.

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