Objects
Chess set
When you can’t defeat the Swedes on the battlefield, you can at least mock them in a game.
Games weekend: The journey of games
Let games take you on a historical journey at Koldinghus. Try anything from backgammon, which has its roots in the Middle Ages, or GNAV, a popular Danish game during the 19th century, to an on-screen dance game that was popular during the 2000s.
Location
Frederik IV’s Hall Koldinghus
Date
Saturday, 12 September, and Sunday, 13 September, from 10.00 to 17.00
Price
Free with a K7 card | General museum admission
Open event
There is no registration for the games weekend. Just show up between 10.00 and 17.00, pick a game from the selection and enjoy a fun day of playing games in a historical setting.
Are there any old family grudges that you’d like to address once and for all? Settle your scores in Frederik IV’s Hall during the Koldinghus games weekend.
Need a good idea for a date night? Gather your friends, present them with a challenge and enjoy an evening where strategy meets fun and games.
Please note that rules and materials are only available in Danish
Play and games are no laughing matter!
Play and games used to be a serious matter at Koldinghus. It was an important part of the upbringing of royal children and young nobles who had to learn how to think strategically, read and bluff their opponents and, not least, keep a cool head under pressure. These were important skills to master at the royal court.
Today, play and games are a lot more relaxed, but they’re still full of valuable lessons. We learn to be present in the moment, think clearly and be brave.
Join us on a historical journey through the world of games and play at Koldinghus!
Games
- Backgammon
- Chess
- GNAV
- Chinese chequers
- Monopoly
- Picture Bingo
