Vestfyns Hjemstavnsgaard
Vestfyn's local heritage farm in the village of Gummerup
The farm is part of a well-preserved village with three closely situated farms that were never relocated, unlike many others in the 1700s. The farm's history dates back to the Middle Ages, just like the name Gummerup. The village has merged with Køng, and from here, the Watchmaker's House was moved after a fire. It was restored in 1981 by volunteers who wanted to preserve the beautiful house. Facing Klaregade is the village smithy from Tåstrup, and behind it, a threshing barn from Håstrup. All three relocated buildings date back to the mid-1700s, creating a characteristic and authentic village scene.
The two villages are located in a populated area well-documented with finds dating back to the Bronze Age. This is evident with several large Bronze Age mounds slightly south of Køng.
History of the Heritage Farm
At the Heritage Farm, a manor farm, agriculture was practiced until 1929. The agricultural reforms of 1919 resulted in the farm's scattered lands being converted into 5 smallholdings, and the remaining farm became a local heritage museum. With emigration from all of Scandinavia in the 1800s, heritage associations were formed to preserve the old farms. The authenticity creates a special atmosphere, and it is a great honor and responsibility to maintain the original buildings. The museum is owned and operated by the Vestfyn Heritage Association, comprised of volunteers interested in preserving old agricultural culture. Artifacts used up until around 1950 are on display.
Opening Hours
The Heritage Farm can be visited every Wednesday. It can be opened on other days for larger groups.
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Regular guided tours.
- 11:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
Special events are held regularly on Saturdays: Maypole Festival, Honey Day, concerts, harvest festival, etc.
Admission Prices
Payment can be made with MobilePay or cash. Cards are not accepted.
- All over 12 years: 40,-
- Children up to 12 years: Free
- Guided tour incl. admission: 75,-
The Film "Those Summers in Heaven"
In 2020, the farm was the setting for the film "You Who Are in Heaven". Local author Marie Bregendal wrote a novel titled "A Death Night" in 1912. The book was translated into both English and German and became a so-called "bestseller". In 2017, the book was republished, and director Tea Lindeburg created her film script based on the novel. In the film company's search for an old farm, the Heritage Farm became the setting for the film's action. Therefore, in this film, you can see and experience life as it unfolded in the 1800s.
The cast included well-known actors: Lisbeth Dahl, Kirsten Olesen, Thure Lindhardt, Albert Rudbeck, among others. The main character made her debut with this film, namely the young Flora Hofmann Lindahl. Additionally, a large group of children participated.
If you want to give yourself an authentic experience of rural life in both the 1700s and 1800s, this film can be the best visual education.
Activities for 2024
- Wednesday, March 26: 7:00 PM - Annual General Meeting.
- Ascension Day, April 17: 4:00 PM Church service and communal dining in the cafeteria.
- Saturday, May 24: 2:00 PM - Maypole Festival.
- Saturday, June 21: 1:00 PM - Honey Day.
- Saturday, June 28: 3:00 PM - Danish Fiddle Quartet*
- Saturday, September 13: 3:00 PM - Jane & Shane*
- Saturday, September 20: 2:00 PM - Harvest Festival
- Wednesday, October 15: 11:00 AM - Apple Festival until 4:00 PM.
- Wednesday, December 3: 7:00 PM - Presentation of "Yearbook 2024" - mulled wine and apple slices
* In collaboration with Helnæs Culture & Music Association.