Frigate Jylland: a Living Museum Ship from the 19th Century
By presenting a boom card from Grenaa Strand Camping upon arrival at the frigate Jylland, you can receive a 20% discount.
*However, the discount does NOT apply to family tickets.
The frigate Jylland is a historic naval vessel from 1860 – built for war, used as a royal ship, and preserved as a museum. Today, it is docked in Ebeltoft, where you can move through the ship’s many decks and experience seafaring life, craftsmanship, and maritime technology from a pivotal period in Denmark’s history – the Schleswig Wars.
Experiences for both children and adults
Board the frigate Jylland and let the stormy 19th-century Europe wash over you as the museum’s engaging guides tell gripping stories of great naval battles and voyages to distant shores.
Let the children explore with the cabin boy Karl, who has lost his pocket knife somewhere on board. Along the way, you meet the ship’s crew like topman Niels, princess Thyra, gunner Bjørnson, and ship’s doctor Melchior, each telling imaginative stories – and maybe you can spot if any of them are hiding a secret or are a real ship rat thief?
The frigate Jylland also offers exciting special exhibitions that shed light on the cultural history of seafaring and life at sea – something for both curious children and adults.
Sailing trip in Ebeltoft Bay
In the summer months, there is an opportunity to go out on Ebeltoft Bay in the museum’s open rowing barge – a sailboat with room for 12 people. From here, you get a beautiful view of both the frigate and Ebeltoft harbor.
Living craftsmanship
The museum craftsmen maintain the frigate with traditional ship carpentry, rope making, and tarring year-round. This means you can also experience the work up close and gain insight into how a historic warship is kept seaworthy.
Shop and restaurant
Also, take a look at the museum shop, which offers a selection of maritime gifts and classic souvenirs. And when your legs need a break, you can enjoy a good meal or a cold drink at Brasserie 1864 – just a stone’s throw from the ship.
Facts about the frigate
The frigate Jylland is 102 meters long and has a deck width of about 14 meters. The masts rise over 50 meters into the air, and the hull extends almost 6 meters below the water surface. Today, the ship stands on land in a dry dock, allowing you to walk all the way around it and truly sense its impressive size – both inside and out.
Do you have any questions?
If you want to know more or have any questions about Grenaa Strand Camping and the many facilities, activities and opportunities in the surrounding areas, don’t hesitate to contact us today – we’re always ready to help and try to answer small and big questions about everything from the practicalities of camping to all the fun and important things. Call us on +45 86321718 or send an email to info@grenaastrandcamping.dk and we’ll answer your inquiry as soon as possible.
We look forward to welcoming you and giving you a great vacation.
Best regards, Pernille and Michael
Certifications and guest reviews
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