Abelines Gaard

Experience life as it was in the past, when you visit Abelines Gaard. See history come alive, let the children churn butter, see how hoses and laces are made and watch the blacksmith as he works at the forge.

Abelines Gaard
In 1890, a young Abeline moved into the neighbouring farm. She had married Laurids, one of the sons from the farm, and was now to live on the old farm called Strandfogedgård. She was to help with the housekeeping and sleep in the same room as her parents-in-law - but Laurids and she at least had their own alcove!

There were plenty of alcoves at Strandfogedgård as this was where sailors could spend the night when their ship was stranded. And stranded sailors and sunken ships was what put food on the table on the farm. When the enormous English ship, Elisabeth Rickmers, stranded in 1894 on the part of the coast that belonged to Abelines Gaard, Abeline's father-in-law earned so much that he passed on the farm to Abeline and Laurids.

But luck did not last long for Abeline and Laurids. Laurids died in 1904 leaving Abeline alone with five children. With the help of her children Abeline ran the farm until her death in 1957.
The guests in the alcoves were slowly replaced and instead of stranded sailors more and more beach guests came and slept in Abelines parlors.

Experience life as in the past
Listen to Abeline’s life in the exhibition "Fortidens Ansigter" (Faces of the Past). You decide yourself what you want to listen to when Abeline and Esepigen talk about their lives.

You can also go exploring with your children and play games from the old days both inside and outside. Try to walk on stilts, play "ti-bold" and carom billiards. Try life as a child from 100 years ago when you try the funny treasure hunt.
Abeline's Gaard also includes a rescue station which hosts events. Here the entire family can experience what a rescue operation looked like in the old days.
At Abelines Gaard you will find a cosy café where some days you can enjoy a large cake buffet. All other days cold and warm drinks and coffee-bread are served. There is also a small museum shop at the farm where you can buy souvenirs and ice cream.

Living history
Abelines Gaard is part of Ringkøbing-Skjern Museum, where you can experience history right where it took place. The museum consists of a series of authentic buildings, each of which tells its own exciting story about the life that was lived here and how people and landscapes shaped that life!

At Ringkøbing-Skjern Museum, history is not just a showcase. Here you can experience the LIVING HISTORY with all your senses - through animated, guided tours and activities for children. With a weekly or annual pass, you will get discounts when you visit several places. Children and adolescents up to the age of 18 have free admission when accompanied by an adult. The weekly ticket can be purchased in one of the museum's visitor locations.