Toldstrup House

Toldstrup House in Assens is a small museum connected to Jens Toldstrup, who was born in the town on 30 June 1915. The museum offers a focused stop for those interested in Danish history and local figures from Assens. As it lies slightly off the Margueritruten, it suits travellers who are already exploring the centre of Assens on foot. You can easily combine a brief visit here with nearby sights, including the church, local statues and a self-guided walk through the surrounding streets.

Stop at Toldstrup House if you are interested in Jens Toldstrup and want a short, museum-style visit in Assens. It works well as part of a wider walk between the church, nearby statues and the town centre, rather than as a destination on its own.

Worth a brief detour if you are already in Assens and interested in Jens Toldstrup or local history.

Planning your visit

How long to stay

30–60 minutes, as part of a wider walk around central Assens.

Best time to visit

Daytime, when you are already in Assens exploring the church, statues and nearby streets on foot.

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

• Buste of Jens Adolf Jerichau

  Attraction · 8 m

• Buste of painter Dankvart Dreyer/Bust of painter Dankvart Dreyer

  Attraction · 8 m

• Vor Frue Kirke/Our Lady's Church in Assens

  Church · 43 m

• Summer church visits in 8 churches

  Church · 67 m

• Statue of Klaus Berntsen (da.pol.)

  Attraction · 90 m

• City walk on your own

  Attraction · 131 m

Frequently asked

What is Toldstrup House in Assens?

Toldstrup House is a small museum in Assens linked to Jens Toldstrup, who was born in the town on 30 June 1915. It offers a compact visit focused on this local figure and related history. Travellers usually see it as one stop among several in central Assens, rather than planning a long visit here on its own.

Where is Toldstrup House located in Assens?

Toldstrup House is in Assens, on Funen, within walking distance of other central sights such as Vor Frue Kirke and several local statues. It lies a short way off the Margueritruten, so it fits best when you park once in Assens and explore the surrounding streets on foot, combining the museum with nearby attractions.

How long should I plan for a visit to Toldstrup House?

Most visitors will only need a short time at Toldstrup House, around half an hour, as it is a small museum with a focused theme linked to Jens Toldstrup. It is practical to include it as part of a wider hour or two in central Assens, together with the church, statues and a self-guided city walk, rather than treating it as a half‑day stop.

Is Toldstrup House worth visiting on the Margueritruten road trip?

Toldstrup House is worth considering if you are already stopping in Assens and have an interest in Jens Toldstrup or local history. It is not a major attraction on its own, but it adds context to the town and works well alongside Vor Frue Kirke, nearby statues and a walk through the centre. If you are short on time, you may prioritise the larger sights.

What can I combine with a visit to Toldstrup House in Assens?

You can easily combine Toldstrup House with other nearby sights in Assens. Vor Frue Kirke is very close, as are the statues of Jens Adolf Jerichau and Klaus Berntsen, plus the bust of the painter Dankvart Dreyer. A self-guided city walk ties these places together and makes good use of a short stop in town.

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