For children: Become a school pupil from 1826

Have you ever wondered what school was like 200 years ago? All summer long, children and grandchildren can try this experience at Hjerl Hede.

From June 27 to August 9, 2026, children can step into the role of a pupil in the old village school from Hinge, dating back to 1826. This experience is part of the museum’s traditional summer living history program, where the past is brought to life through activities and storytelling.

Here, children experience a historic school day: sitting at old school desks, taking part in lessons, and playing traditional games from the past.

How do I become a pupil?

• Lessons take place several times a day.
• Duration: approx. 1 hour per lesson.
• Teaching is in Danish.
• No advance booking is possible, and places are limited per day.

Did you know?

The school at Hjerl Hede originally comes from Hinge near Kjellerup in Central Jutland.

In 1814, compulsory education was introduced in Denmark. Children had to live within two kilometres of a school, and parents could be fined if children did not attend.

If you do well, you may even receive a personal teacher’s report to take home.