Culture & History

Dragør's old town and the village of Store Magleby are two of Denmark's best-preserved village environments. Here you will find museums and cultural attractions in beautiful historic surroundings.

The museums in Dragør

There are many opportunities to dive into the history of Dragør and St. Magleby.

The Dutch

Today, the influence of the Dutch can be seen at the Shrovetide Feast, at the Harvest Service in Store Magleby Church and on other festive occasions. Amager folk costumes and traditions can also be studied at the Amager Museum.

Dragør Old Port

Dragør Port has been one of the most important maritime cities in Denmark more than once.

The Quaint Places

Moving into the corners of Dragør Harbor you can experience something different – the open spaces of Øresund, a visit to the local fishermen in their shanty town or the old drying ground for fishing nets still in use from time to time.

The Old Houses on the Harbor

The port of Dragør has been the hub of countless maritime activities since the Middle Ages

Culture

Dragør has many cultural offerings at all times of the year. Several active artists also live and work in the city and at the harbor you will find the Harbor Gallery with changing exhibitions.

Photo: Glasseriet

Dragør - The Old Town

With its narrow streets and low houses from the 18th and 19th centuries, the town center is one of the best preserved cities in Denmark.The Old Town has 76 listed properties as well as 5 on the harbor, which is the largest concentration of listed properties in a small town in Denmark.

Store Magleby

Store Magleby has a unique and different history. In the 1500s the village was colonized by Dutch farmers who for 300 years lived here with their special language, special rules of law, and customs and traditions that differed markedly from other Danish villages.