Assens at Full Speed
This year, Assens is the starting point for the “Around Funen” race for historic ships. This means extra activity at the harbor and in town, with several days of events on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, July 18, 19, and 20.
On Saturday, July 18, the festivities kick off with a prelude in the historic market town of Assens. On Sunday, July 19, the harbor will be filled with beautiful, historic ships, as well as music, dancing, and fun activities for the whole family. On Monday, July 20, you can witness the grand departure as the ships leave Assens Harbor and set course for Haderslev.
The Historic Market Town, July 18, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Museum WILLEMOES, Østergade 36 & Museum ERNST, Østergade 57
We’ll fill the streets with folk music, fun historical experiences, and contests as Assens gets ready to serve as the starting point for the “Around Funen” race for historic sailing ships.
Come hear the ballad singer perform traditional ballads, and enjoy the entertainment as Skramle and Blæsekonen fill the streets of Willemoesgaarden with music. The gate is open, and when you step into the courtyard, you can wash clothes just as they did in Peter Willemoes’s day. Do you dare go down into the old cellar and get “tattooed” like a real sailor? Be sure to explore the exciting activities both outside and inside the maritime hero’s birthplace.
Program
Museum Willemoes
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.: The Tattoo Basement is open. Come get an almost-real sailor tattoo.
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.: Backyard Laundry. Come and try washing clothes the old-fashioned way in an authentic market town backyard.
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.: Skramle, Blæsekonen, and Visekællingen will entertain the crowd with folk songs and music.
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.: Contests and games—out in the backyard of Willemoesgaarden.
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.: Treasure hunt and hero games—inside Willemoesgaarden.
Museum ERNST
Be sure to visit the museum garden—Frederik Ernst’s Garden at Museum ERNST.
The museum garden is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Buy a cup of coffee at Café ERNST and enjoy it in the garden.
3:00–3:45 p.m.: Italian Music and Theater for the Whole Family, presented by Duo Rosinante in Frederik Ernst’s Garden.
Participation in the above activities is FREE.
We'll be hoisting the sails on July 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Assens Toldkammer, Nordre Havnevej 19
When the harbor is filled with beautiful historic ships, Museum Vestfyn, in collaboration with the Hørvævsmuseet, invites children and the young at heart to enjoy maritime activities in front of the Assens Customs House. Inside the Assens Customs House, you can try on period costumes and have your picture taken in the photo studio with Skovanlægget as the backdrop. You can also enjoy the photo exhibition “Assens Fremkaldt,” featuring large reproductions of photographs taken by amateur photographer Otto Joachim Fiedler (1849–1936).
Program
10:00a.m.–2:00 p.m.: Maritime activities outside the Assens Customs House.
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.: Contests and activities, both outdoors and indoors.
10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.: Check out the “Assens Fremkaldt” photo exhibition and try out exciting activities inside the Assens Toldkammer.
Participation in the above activities is FREE.
The Baagø Ferry: When the ferry is docked, you can see the exhibition “The Baagø Ferry Turns 50” on the upper deck.