Medieval Spøttrup – in the footsteps of the knights
Do your students have what it takes to become knights in the Middle Ages? When you visit Spøttrup Castle, you’ll travel back in time to the late Middle Ages, where the students will try to follow in the footsteps of the knights. It takes courage, strength and good education to live up to the norms and values that applied to a knight.
When it was built, Spøttrup Castle was one of the kingdom’s most modern fortresses. In this historical setting, the museum’s educators will take the students on a tour where they will see and hear about the castle as a fortress and learn about chivalrous behavior. Together with a teacher, they will compete in combat techniques in various exciting disciplines. Students will also be introduced to the art of Heraldry, and in groups they will design their own coats of arms, which they will then paint.
Age group: Middle school
Number of students: Max 24 + min. 2 teachers. If there are more students, students are divided into groups depending on the number.
Subjects: Danish, history, Christianity, visual arts
Duration: 3 hours + time for packed lunches (can be adjusted as desired) – Station-based course with 3 different stations, one of which is teacher-led.
Period: April – October
Price: Free for schools in Skive municipality (Schools from other municipalities: Contact us for a price for a program adapted to your group)
NOTE: Activities take place both indoors and outdoors, so bring clothes according to the weather
Contact: Contact us for booking or further information at borgen@museumsalling.dk or 9915 3564
Guided tour of Spøttrup Castle
Come behind the walls of Spøttrup Castle, which in the late Middle Ages belonged to the Bishop of Viborg. The castle was a central part of Denmark’s last civil war, the Count’s Feud, and the subsequent Reformation.
Experience the castle as a defense with double moats and drawbridges, and see the castle’s many beautiful rooms. We’ll learn more about life in the castle, the structure of society in the late Middle Ages, the church, faith and the Reformation – and not least when the castle was besieged by Skipper Clement’s people.
Age group: Primary and secondary schools
Duration: Approx. 60 min.
Period: April – October. Outside opening hours, guided tours can be arranged by appointment
Price: Free for schools and institutions in Skive municipality. Schools and institutions outside Skive municipality 500 DKK.
Christmas calendar with Museum Salling 2025
Join us for an exciting advent calendar experience. Behind the calendar doors is a unique mix of familiar, forgotten, old and new Christmas traditions. Our advent calendar takes you on an exciting journey through time, exploring traditions from different time periods, walks of life and countries. Some Christmas traditions can be traced back to the Middle Ages, while others have links to the Christian church – or maybe they’re even based on superstitions that were prevalent in the 18th and 19th centuries. This year (2025), our Christmas calendar opening will take place at Spøttrup Borg and Skive Byarkiv. We open the gate of the day, play a cozy Christmas game and learn about the historic Christmas tree. First come, first served principle applies.
Grades: 0-5th grade + the oldest years of kindergarten (max. number/team is 28 people)
Duration: We have three times available each day: 9:00 – 10:00, 10:30 – 11:30 and 12:30 – 13:30
Locations: December 1-4 at Spøttrup Borg (Borgen 6A, 7860 Spøttrup) and December 8-18 at Skive Byarkiv (Søndre Blvd. 1A, 7800 Skive)
Contact: Registration to Janne Søndergaard by phone: +45 99 15 69 10/61 90 68 24 or by e-mail: jesd@museumsalling.dk
Price: It is free for schools and institutions in Skive Municipality. It costs DKK 500 per class for schools outside the municipality.
ATTENTION. At the castle it will be possible to go for a walk in the park and play on our new playground, but it is not possible to enter the castle.
