Oldemorstoft

Oldemorstoft is a regional museum in Padborg housing more than 10,000 agricultural tools and implements displayed in designated halls. The collection documents farming practices and rural life in Southern Jutland across multiple centuries.

The property first appears in 1472 Flensburg tax records when Henrik Lorenzen received ownership rights tied to the farm. These ownership connections remained stable until 1864.

The museum presents exhibitions about the Danish-German border patrol and the work of blue gendarmes who monitored the frontier for many years. Visitors can learn about these border guards and their role in the region's daily life.

The museum operates from April through October and visitors should plan to come on weekdays when exhibitions are fully open. Weekend hours extend during summer weeks, so checking current times in advance is helpful.

The exhibits are arranged in pyramid-shaped halls, an unusual design that sets the presentation apart from typical museum layouts. This distinctive building form creates a particular sense of space while viewing the collections.

Location: Aabenraa Municipality

Part of: Museum Sønderjylland

Address: Bovvej 2, 6330 Padborg

Opening Hours: April 1-October 31 Tuesday-Friday 10:00-16:00;Week 26-32 Saturday-Sunday 13:00-16:00

Website: http://museum-sonderjylland.dk/oldemorstoft.html

GPS coordinates: 54.82651,9.36392

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:45