Discover Hjallerup: Culture, Lake and Traditional Market

Hjallerup combines church art, unusual art venues, museum experiences and a long market tradition. Those looking for a mix of culture and unique discoveries during their holiday will find several very different points of interest here: from Hjallerup Church and the Hjallerup Mechanical Museum to Hjallerup Lake and the well-known Hjallerup Marked.

Discover the Church and Local Art

Hjallerup Church was built as a district church in the parish of Dronninglund and was completed for its inauguration on 6 September 1903. It is one of Denmark’s so-called “Twenty-Thousand-Kroner Churches”. In the altar area, a stained-glass window by Helle Scarling forms a central part of the altar decoration. The church is also home to Håbstræet, a glasswork by glass artist Marlene Nørhave from Hjallerup. For travellers interested in culture, this creates a destination where architecture and glass art can be experienced together.

Another facet of the town’s history is presented at the Hjallerup Mechanical Museum. It is located in a former riding hall on the outskirts of Hjallerup. On display is the prototype of one of Denmark’s first electric cars. The museum also shows the development of the mechanisation of agriculture and the arrival of industry in Denmark during the 20th century. These subjects give your holiday a historical perspective that extends beyond individual exhibits.

Lake and Artwork at the Museum

Hjallerup Lake is located close to the town, directly behind the Hjallerup Mechanical Museum. If you would like to plan your day around the museum and the surrounding landscape, the lake is therefore one of the town’s prominent landmarks. Another independent attraction is the EKKO artwork. It is freely accessible around the clock, making it suitable for visiting outside fixed opening hours as well.

Inside the EKKO artwork, it appears as though the form rotates while the person viewing it moves. This makes the visit a distinctive sensory experience: not only the artwork itself, but also your own movement changes the impression. Families can observe together how one and the same form can be experienced differently, without having to turn it into a fixed programme of activities.

Pastor Laier’s Sculptures and Their History

Pastor Laier’s art is also part of Hjallerup’s unique cultural history. His first concrete sculptures were created in the 1930s and later filled the house and garden in Hjallerup. In the 1950s and 1960s, Pastor Laier’s sculpture garden was a tourist destination for thousands of visitors. A visit to the present location of Pastor Laier’s art can be arranged by contacting Arne at +45 6145 1356. If you would like to include this part of the town’s history in your plans, you should therefore allow for making contact as a separate step.

The Hjallerup Marked

The Hjallerup Marked has taken place since 1744 and has deep historical roots as one of the country’s largest horse markets. Since 1972, it has been held at Markedsgården on Algade in the south-eastern part of the town. The Hjallerup Marked includes an animal show with horses and livestock. There is also a large funfair with rides. Depending on your interests, you can combine a visit centred on tradition with animal experiences and lively entertainment. As no specific event dates are given, it is worth checking the current format separately before your trip.

Which Accommodation Location Suits Your Plans?

When looking for a holiday apartment in Hjallerup, you can first consider which of these experiences should be the focus of your stay. The destinations mentioned represent different sides of the town and allow you to define the character of your trip more precisely before booking. For a holiday with several generations, it may also make sense to combine varied days with museums, art, the lake and market activities rather than focusing the programme on just one attraction.

For further orientation, you can also view the pages on Dronninglund, Øster Melholt, Gerå, Brønderslev and Asaa.

To the higher-level travel overview: Brønderslev.