Horses & Carriage Culture in the Market Town
10 – 11 May 2025
Horse-drawn transport takes centre stage as Den Gamle By’s Carriage Stable hosts a weekend devoted to the culture of horses and carriages. The sound of hooves on cobblestones and heavy iron-rimmed wheels will echo through the town all weekend.
On Saturday, the focus is on hoof care, as the farrier fires up the forge, trims hooves, and hot-shoes the heavy horses on the Festival Grounds – while sharing stories of the traditional craft.
On Sunday, the wheelwright fits iron tyres to carriage wheels – and visitors can learn more about this age-old trade.
Both Saturday and Sunday, hackney carriages and various types of traditional historic wagons will be on display at the carriage stand on Ågade.
