Lodvig Statue, Ebeltoft

A small, whimsical bronze figure on Ebeltoft’s main street, Lodvig adds a playful touch of local folklore to the town’s cobbled, half-timbered historic core.

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Tucked into the cobbled main street of Ebeltoft’s old town, the small bronze statue of Lodvig is a quirky local landmark that celebrates the town’s storytelling tradition. This whimsical figure stands amid half-timbered houses and rose-lined façades, offering a playful counterpoint to the historic surroundings. A quick stop at Lodvig easily combines with a stroll through the atmospheric streets, cafés and independent shops of Adelgade and the old merchant quarter.

A brief summary to Lodvig

Adelgade 9 A, Ebeltoft, 8400, DK
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Duration: 0.25 to 1 hours
Free
Outdoor
Mobile reception: 4 out of 5

Monday 12 am-12 am
Tuesday 12 am-12 am
Wednesday 12 am-12 am
Thursday 12 am-12 am
Friday 12 am-12 am
Saturday 12 am-12 am
Sunday 12 am-12 am

Local tips

Combine a stop at Lodvig with a slow stroll through Ebeltoft’s old town; allow extra time to explore the side lanes with half-timbered houses and flowered façades.
Bring a camera or phone: the statue photographs well against the crooked buildings and cobbled street, especially in the soft light of morning or late afternoon.
Wear comfortable shoes, as the cobblestone surfaces around Adelgade can be uneven and slightly slippery in wet weather.

Getting There

Regional bus from Aarhus

From central Aarhus, take a regional bus toward Ebeltoft; the most common routes run several times a day and take roughly 1.5–2 hours depending on stops. A standard adult ticket typically costs around 80–120 DKK each way. Services run year-round but may be less frequent in the evenings, so check the timetable in advance. From Ebeltoft bus station it is a pleasant walk of about 10–15 minutes on generally level streets through the old town to reach Adelgade and the Lodvig statue.
Car from Aarhus and Djursland

Driving from Aarhus to Ebeltoft usually takes about 45–60 minutes via the main routes across Djursland, depending on traffic and season. Fuel costs vary, but expect roughly 60–100 DKK in fuel for a return trip in a compact car. Once in Ebeltoft, use one of the public car parks on the edge of the old town; several are time-limited but free or low-cost. From the parking areas you walk 5–15 minutes along cobbled and slightly uneven streets, which may be challenging for some wheelchairs and prams.
Local bus within Syddjurs

If you are staying elsewhere on Djursland, local buses connect nearby towns and villages with Ebeltoft in about 20–50 minutes, depending on distance and route. Single tickets generally range from 30–70 DKK. Services are usually more frequent on weekdays than weekends, and some routes may run only a few times per day, so planning around departure times is important. The bus stops near the town centre, from where an easy 10-minute walk brings you into the historic streets around Lodvig.

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Discover more about Lodvig

A whimsical figure in Ebeltoft’s old streets

Lodvig is a modest but memorable statue set along Adelgade, one of Ebeltoft’s central streets in the historic town core. Here the paving stones are worn smooth, façades lean gently over the street, and the little bronze figure almost feels as if it has stepped out of a storybook. Many visitors first notice Lodvig by surprise while wandering between boutiques and galleries, and then pause to look more closely at his expressive posture and quiet, slightly mischievous presence. Ebeltoft is famous for its old merchant-town atmosphere, and Lodvig adds a touch of humour and intimacy to that setting. The statue is at a human, approachable scale, inviting you to stand beside it rather than merely look up from a distance. It hints at a character from local tales, grounding the town’s long history in something playful and personal.

Folklore, imagination and local character

While grand monuments often commemorate kings or battles, Lodvig feels much more like an everyday figure, the sort of person you might imagine meeting on these streets a century ago. The sculpture draws on the region’s love of anecdotes and small-scale stories, where the mood of a town is captured through its ordinary characters rather than its powerful elites. The name adds to the charm: Lodvig sounds familiar yet slightly offbeat, suggesting a person who does things in his own way. Children are often drawn to the statue’s size and friendly appearance, and adults tend to recognise a hint of dry Danish humour in the way he occupies his little patch of pavement, unbothered by the flow of shoppers and sightseers around him.

Surrounded by half-timbered houses and harbour light

Part of Lodvig’s appeal comes from where he stands. Adelgade runs through Ebeltoft’s picturesque old town, an area known for its timber-framed houses, colourful doors, and hollyhocks that bloom along the walls in summer. Just a short walk away lies the old town hall and, further downhill, the harbour with its historic ships. Because the statue is placed right in this lived-in streetscape, it becomes part of everyday life rather than a distant museum piece. Locals go about their errands, cyclists rattle past on the cobbles, and the changing Danish light plays across the bronze surface as the day progresses. On quiet mornings Lodvig can appear contemplative; on busy afternoons he feels like one more character in the crowd.

A brief yet rewarding stop on a town stroll

Visiting Lodvig does not require much time; many people spend only a few minutes here. Yet those minutes provide a useful pause to take in the scale and rhythm of the street. It is an ideal point to orient yourself, glance up at the timbered gables, or decide which narrow lane to explore next. Because there is no ticket booth or formal entrance, you can fold a stop at Lodvig into a relaxed walk that might include small design shops, glass studios, and cosy cafés. In good weather, the statue is often bathed in soft natural light, making it a pleasing subject for quick photos, sketches, or simply a quiet moment of observation.

Details that reward a closer look

Up close, the sculpture reveals thoughtful touches in the modelling of clothing, posture and expression. The patina of the bronze carries subtle colour shifts, revealing where many hands have brushed the surface over the years. The way Lodvig is positioned in relation to nearby façades suggests motion and story, as if he has just paused mid-errand or is about to speak. These small details encourage you to linger slightly longer than planned. Observing the statue from different angles, you can frame it against crooked houses, flowered windowsills or a strip of sky between rooftops, each view emphasising a different aspect of both Lodvig and Ebeltoft itself.

A small monument to everyday Ebeltoft

In a town that also boasts grander historic buildings and a scenic harbourfront, Lodvig serves as a reminder that character often resides in the small, easily overlooked corners. The statue honours the texture of daily life in a former market town: the errands, conversations and quiet moments that never make it into history books but shape the spirit of a place. For travellers, Lodvig offers a gentle anchor point in the middle of the old streets, a figure you can return to as you weave through the lanes. It is a stop that suits unhurried exploration, where the reward is not spectacle but a subtle sense of connection to Ebeltoft’s humour, imagination and enduring charm.

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Lodvig Statue, Ebeltoft

A brief summary to Lodvig

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Getting There

Regional bus from Aarhus

Car from Aarhus and Djursland

Local bus within Syddjurs

Lodvig location weather suitability

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Discover more about Lodvig

A whimsical figure in Ebeltoft’s old streets

Folklore, imagination and local character

Surrounded by half-timbered houses and harbour light

A brief yet rewarding stop on a town stroll

Details that reward a closer look

A small monument to everyday Ebeltoft

Iconic landmarks you can’t miss

Mindesten for Egil Fischer

Olaf Ryes Skanse

Mindesten - Morten Madsen

Oasen Samsø

Nordisk Film Cinemas Trøjborg

Trøjborg Beboerhus

Folkehuset Trøjborg

Aarhus waterfront

Endless Connection

Herman Sallings Plads

Latin Quarter

Gyngetræ ud over havet

The Occupation Museum

KØN - Gender Museum Denmark

Aarhus Cathedral

Unmissable attractions to see

Museum Østjylland - Farvergården

Museum Østjylland - Det Gamle Rådhus

Fregatten Jylland

Glasmuseet Ebeltoft

Marie Mølle

Camping Ebeltoft - Mols

Ahl Strand, Mols Mountains National Park

Kleiner Strand

Natomolen

Egsmark Plantage

Molskroen

Strand Bogens

Det magiske klatretræ

Molslaboratoriet, Naturhistorisk Museum

Svampedam

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Karens Brasserie

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Molskroen Strandhotel og Molskroens Brasserie

Molsboden

Molskroens Isbod

Labacate Café

Markets, malls and hidden boutiques

Mols Bolsjer A/S

WestWind Ebeltoft

Nordic Bar Group

Havstok

It’s a Flower Thing

Huset Frost

Aktivstrikdesign

Nixn

Is På Toppen - Outdoor Cykel- og Vandrecafe

Mols Haven

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