In January 2024, the restoration of the old cathedral began after a year of preparation. The last major restoration of the old cathedral took place in the 18th century, first by Frederik Kiærskiold and then by the king's master builder, Laurids de Thurah.
The ongoing restoration is expected to take the next two years.
We look forward to once again opening the old cathedral.
Funding ensures the cathedral's restoration The restoration of the old cathedral is being carried out thanks to generous support from the following foundations:
The Bayeux Tapestry
The only complete embroidered copy of the Bayeux Tapestry in the world is on display here at Børglum Abbey. It is a huge embroidered work created by 9 local embroiderers. It took 15 years of dedicated labour to embroider this amazing historical tale.
The Nordic Gateway to Catholic Europe
In this exhibition we will tell the story of the international Middle Ages at Børglum Anbbey and how Børglum Abbey connected scandinavia to the Catholic Europe .
The restoration of the old cathedral
Are you curious about how to restore a building that was started in the 1100s? Then read more about the exciting work on the old cathedral at Børglum Monastery. Until the Reformation, the episcopal seat was located at Børglum and the old monastery church was the Catholic cathedral for North Jutland.
The exhibition about the freedom fighter Captain Christian Michael Rottbøll
The history of Børglum Abbey in the eats wing
Explore the history of the Abbey in the East Wing with exhibitions on 3 floors, including the stone exhibition and the exhibition about the Rottbøll family
The art of dressing - dress exhibition
If you are interested in dresses and women's fashion, Børglum Kloster has an exhibition called ‘The Art of Dressing’. The dress exhibition shows women's fashion throughout the turbulent 20th century. Europe was dragged into not one, but two world wars
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In this exhibition, we will tell you about the international Middle Ages at Børglum Monastery, and how Børglum Monastery connected the North to the European Catholic community.
As the frontpost of the papal power, Børglum Abbeyconnected the Nordic countries throughout the Middle Ages to the common Catholic community and unity, which in many ways in politics, trade and faith constituted the common European community.
The medieval bishopric of Vendsyssel was located at Børglum and the Abbey was the main Abbey in the north for the Premonstratensian order.
The head of Børglum Abbey had the title 'Præpositus' as he was not only the head of the Abbey, but also the head of a total of 10 Abbeys scattered around what is now Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Scotland. This Nordic monastic community was called 'Circariae Dania'.
The Abbey had complete autonomy, as the Prepositus and the Convention were not subject to either the king or the bishop. They were only answerable to the Abbot General of Prémontré, who would ensure that the Abbey had the necessary support from the Pope.
This exhibition presents the latest research on the international centre that existed at Børglum Abbey in the Middle Ages and was destroyed by the Reformation
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Medical treatment in the abbeys in the Middle Ages was mainly medical and hygienic.
Børglum Kloster’s ’hospital’ was led by a medically qualified person who had the title ’Magister infirmorum’. In the Premonstratensian order, it was this master of medicine who was in charge of the abbey’s hospital. It was also often the Magister infirmorum who was in charge of the medical herb garden.
You can always experience the medicinal herbs with the help of QR codes, which you will find in the garden.
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Halloween and harvest are celebrated in weeks 41 and 42. during the weeks there will be various (un)cosy activities for children and adults.
We decorate for a cosy Halloween. Experience the witch's spooky kitchen, among other things
The little ghosts are going to a Halloween party but their invitation has been lost, so they can't remember who is organising the exciting party for the abbey's many ghosts.
Luckily, the ghosts can remember one letter each! Help the ghosts. Find the letters next to each of the ghosts dressed for the party and find out which of the monastery's ghosts is hosting the party.
Krumme visits Børglum Monastery in Krumme's cave dressed as the (un)cosy ‘Halloween man’
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We look forward to seeing you
Programme:
10.00 - 10.30: Historical archery camp and presentation
10.30 - 11.00: Ydalir bow show
11.00 - 12.00: Archery course open (free instruction)
12.00 - 13.00: Lunch break in the bow camp
13.00 - 13.30: Historical bow camp and presentation
13.30 - 14.00: Ydalir bow show
14.00 - 15.00: Clout shooting (long shooting over 137 metres)
15.00 - 16.00: Archery range open (free instruction)
16.00 - 17.00: Historical bow camp and presentation
Experience Café Vognporten during the normal opening hours of the abbey
see the menu here https://fruhansen.dk/
brunch must be preordered the day before:
lisbet@fruhansen.dk
Tlf: +45 4940 2622
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Have you ever been curious to know what goes on behind the scenes during a restoration? We invite you to a unique experience where history, architecture and craftsmanship come together in our upcoming exhibition about the ongoing restoration of the Old Cathedral.
Take a journey from past to future and gain an in-depth insight into the extensive work being carried out to restore this historic monument to its former glory. We will take you on a journey from the last major restoration in the 18th century, carried out by the King's Master Builder Laurids de Thurah and Frederik Kiærskiold, to the current restoration and our efforts to preserve our cultural heritage.
The exhibition is still in preparation, but we look forward to opening the doors and sharing every aspect of this restoration process with you.