HEX! Museum of Witch Hunt in Ribe offers a gripping journey into one of the darkest chapters of Danish history. Set in Denmark’s oldest town, the museum explores the witch trials that swept through Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, with Ribe as a significant centre of accusations and executions. Through immersive installations, atmospheric storytelling, and carefully curated historical material, visitors encounter the fears, beliefs, and power structures that shaped the persecution of alleged witches. The museum highlights real cases, including the tragic fate of Maren Spliid, Ribe’s most famous victim, while also examining how superstition and social tension fueled the era’s hysteria. HEX! balances historical accuracy with emotional impact, creating an experience that is both educational and deeply human. It stands as a reminder of the consequences of fear and intolerance, inviting reflection on justice, belief, and the fragility of truth.
Ribe DenmarkHEX! Museum of Witch Hunt is located at Sortebrødregade 1, 6760 Ribe, in the heart of Denmark's oldest town, nestled in the historic museum quarter surrounding Quedens Gaard. The entrance lies just steps from St. Catherine's Priory, Scandinavia's best-preserved medieval monastery, and a short five-minute walk from Ribe Train Station along Dagmarsgade. Directly nearby stands the Jacob A. Riis Museum, sharing the same courtyard complex, while Ribe Cathedral rises prominently within a three-minute walk. The charming cobbled streets lead to Maren Splids House, commemorating Denmark's most famous accused witch burned in 1641, and Den Gamle Arrest, a 16th-century former prison offering unique overnight stays. Within easy walking distance are the Ribe Art Museum with its romantic gardens, the Old Town Hall on Von Støckens Plads, Kannikegården archaeological center, and the Museum of the Vikings of Ribe by the harbor. The Flood Column marking historic Wadden Sea storm surges stands just minutes away along the riverbank. During summer, the famous Night Watchman tours depart from Torvet, the central square hosting Hotel Dagmar and Ribe Tourism Office. The UNESCO-listed Wadden Sea National Park lies a short drive away, completing Ribe's rich cultural and atmospheric medieval landscape.
Ribe Viking Museum
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Jacob A. Riis Museum
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St. Catherine's Priory
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