Nature, culture, and a cozy get-together every month
On the last Sunday of every month—throughout 2026 (except July and December)—Museum Vestfyn and the Assens Volunteer Center, together with other local organizations, invite you to a pleasant Sunday walk featuring cultural-historical stories, literary passages, and insights into nature.
We want as many people as possible to experience the beautiful natural surroundings and cultural history found throughout the municipality. At the same time, our collaboration with other organizations allows us to enrich the hikes with interesting perspectives and new insights into the many unique places in our municipality.
Unless otherwise noted, the walks take place from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Just show up wearing weather-appropriate clothing and a big smile—and we’ll provide the experience and coffee.
We look forward to seeing you.
Program
January 25
Heroes' Walk: Meeting place: Østergade 36, Assens. 1:00 p.m.
What role does the naval hero play for the people of Assens? How did Chr. Mølsted’s famous painting come to hang in Willemoesgaarden? Join us on a hero’s walk through the market town, where together we’ll discover these and other intriguing details that can help shed light on the role the hero plays for us today.
Organized by Museum Vestfyn and the Assens Volunteer Center
February 22
Stories from the Town Around Tommerup Station. Meeting place : Tallerup School. 1:00 p.m.
When Queen Louise’s Railway, which ran between Nyborg and Middelfart, was built across Funen in 1865, it did not extend into the town of Tommerup, even though the town was a relatively large village at the time. The station was built on land belonging to Bågegård, after a watermill on the farm was demolished to make room for the station. However, the station was still named Tommerup Station because Tommerup was the nearest village. Join us on an exciting walk through the station town.
Organized by Museum Vestfyn and the Assens Volunteer Center in collaboration with the Tommerup Local History Archive.
March 29
Stories from the Railway Town of Glamsbjerg. Meeting place : Glamsbjerg School, 1:00 p.m.
Did you know that Glamsbjerg was the second-largest railway town on Funen? Or that it took longer to take the train from Assens to Glamsbjerg than from Glamsbjerg to Assens?
Join us on an exciting hike and hear more unique stories from Glamsbjerg.
Organized by Museum Vestfyn and the Assens Volunteer Center in collaboration with the Glamsbjerg Local History Archive
April 26
Easy hike at Frøbjerg Bavnehøj. Meeting place : parking lot at the foot of the hill at 1:00 p.m.
Frøbjerg Bavnehøj is home to a large collection of memorial stones marking significant national events. The mound also has a fascinating history related to sports, recreation, and public gatherings. Come and experience the many cultural-historical stories, enhanced by atmospheric literary readings—How did Achton Friis experience Frøbjerg after one of the hill’s public gatherings?
Organized by Museum Vestfyn and the Assens Volunteer Center in collaboration with the Assens Libraries
May 31
A Walk Through Old Tommerup: Meeting place : at Tommerup Church, at 1:00 p.m.
Why is it called “Bystævnevej,” and what does it mean to have a “Riding School”?
Join us on a walking tour of old Tommerup and learn more about both the street names and the history.
Organized by Museum Vestfyn and the Assens Volunteer Center in collaboration with the Local History Archive, Tommerup
June 28
The Haarby Mølledam Cultural Landscape: Meet at the old power plant, Strandgade 74 in Haarby, at 1:00 p.m.
“No stream may flow into the sea without benefiting the land,” said Valdemar Atterdag back in the 14th century.
In Haarby, we can trace the history of milling back to 1589. Join us on a walk through the cultural landscape, which bears witness to early milling activities and the first steps toward industrialization.
Organized by Museum Vestfyn and the Assens Volunteer Center
August 30
A walk in Knarreborg. Meeting place : Tommerup School, 1:00 p.m.
Why is the station in the village of Tommerup called Knarreborg and not Tommerup?
Tommerup, Knarreborg, Gammel Tommerup, and Tommerup By are place names that refer to what is essentially a contiguous urban settlement. Tommerup’s original farms and houses were concentrated around Kirkebjerg, Bystævnevej, and Smedegyden. To the west lay Grevegården, and where we now find Tommerup Efterskole, there once stood the Knarreborg farm. Hear, among other things, the fascinating stories about the people who lived where the boarding school stands today.
Organized by Museum Vestfyn and the Assens Volunteer Center in collaboration with the Tommerup Local History Archive.
September 27
Note: Full-day trip to Baagø – Registration required, limited number of spots!
Departure from Assens Harbor: 10:30 a.m.
Arrival at Assens Harbor at 3:30 p.m. (Departure from Baagø at 3:00 p.m.)
We're going to Baagø—don't forget to sign up and bring a packed lunch.
The Baagø Ferry is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. During the crossing, you’ll hear stories about both the Baagø Ferry and the island. Many exciting experiences and stories await when we arrive at the port.
Registration by Sept. 23: Buy a ticket (50kr). Tickets can be purchased here.
Organized by Museum Vestfyn and the Assens Volunteer Center in collaboration with Assens Harbor and the Baagø Ferry
October 25
Stories in Vissenbjerg; meet at the parking lot by the Vissenbjerg Library at 1:00 p.m.
Fascinating cultural history, enriched with carefully selected literature, meets untamed nature in Vissenbjerg. Join us on a hike that highlights both the landscape and Vissenbjerg’s history. Vissenbjerg has been a transportation hub for several hundred years—but it is also the birthplace of eerie fairy tales and stories about human destinies.
Organized by Museum Vestfyn and the Assens Volunteer Center in collaboration with the Assens Libraries
November 29
Stories in Aarup: Meeting place : Sanggaardsplads, 1:00 p.m.
The town, the manor, and enterprising people—come and discover fascinating stories from Aarup, both the railway town and the industrial town, as well as the surrounding manor landscape, and hear tales of the people who have left their mark on the Aarup we know today.
Organized by Museum Vestfyn and the Assens Volunteer Center.
