Knud Rasmussen House

The Knud Rasmussen House is a biographical museum and historic site in Hundested positioned on a hilltop overlooking the Kattegat Sea. The building features English cottage architecture with white walls and a thatched roof, where the polar explorer once lived.

The building was constructed in 1917 as the residence of polar explorer Knud Rasmussen. Its use as his home ended in 1933 following his return from his final Arctic journey.

The house displays a collection of Inuit artifacts and tools gathered during Arctic journeys. Visitors can observe the craftsmanship and objects that shaped daily life in the region.

The site is accessible on foot with the hilltop location offering clear orientation for visitors. The best time to visit is on clear days when coastal views are particularly rewarding.

A memorial cairn near the house contains stones collected from different Greenlandic regions by the explorer himself. These stones tell a personal story of his repeated journeys to the Arctic region.

Opening Hours: April 25-October 12 Tuesday-Sunday,Holidays 11:00-16:00; Week 42 Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-16:00; easter-6 days-easter+40 days Tuesday-Sunday,Holidays 11:00-16:00

Phone: +4547720605

Website: https://knudrasmus.dk

GPS coordinates: 55.97490,11.85429

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47