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Uldbutikken Marcusholm

A small, personal yarn and craft shop in Nyborg’s historic centre, where warm wool, handmade ceramics and expert advice create a cosy creative retreat.

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Uldbutikken Marcusholm is a cosy yarn, carpet and pottery shop in the historic heart of Nyborg, where shelves brim with skeins of wool, hand-crafted ceramics and homey textiles. Run by a passionate owner with a love of colour and texture, it doubles as a creative hub for knitters and crafters who drop in for advice, inspiration and a chat. The intimate space, original details and warm lighting make it feel more like a studio living room than a conventional store, inviting you to linger, touch the fibers and imagine your next handmade project.

A brief summary to Uldbutikken Marcusholm

  • Mellemgade 23, Nyborg, 5800, DK
  • +4524827038
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  • Duration: 0.5 to 1.5 hours
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  • Environment icon Indoor
  • Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
  • Monday 10 am-5 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
  • Thursday 10 am-5 pm
  • Friday 10 am-5 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-1 pm

Local tips

  • Bring your current knitting or crochet project; the owner can help you choose matching yarns, needles or buttons to finish it off.
  • If you have specific fibre preferences or allergies, ask about wool blends and alternative materials before you choose your skeins.
  • Combine your visit with a walk through Nyborg’s old streets and castle area, using the shop as a relaxed break in between sights.
  • Check locally for possible knitting gatherings or small workshops that may be hosted in or around the shop on select days.
  • Have a small project in mind—like socks, a hat or a scarf—so you can easily calculate how much yarn and which tools to buy.
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A cosy yarn haven in the streets of Nyborg

Step off Mellemgade into Uldbutikken Marcusholm and you move from the small-town bustle into a cocoon of colour and texture. This intimate yarn shop sits in the historic centre of Nyborg, surrounded by traditional townhouses and narrow streets that make the visit feel pleasantly old-world. Inside, the space is compact but carefully arranged, with wooden shelves running along the walls and baskets tucked under tables, all overflowing with skeins, hanks and balls of wool in soft neutrals and bold, saturated tones. The atmosphere is unhurried and personal. This is a one-woman operation, where the owner knows her stock and happily talks fibre content, needle sizes and pattern ideas. Rather than a quick-stop store, it feels like a neighbourhood living room for people who like to work with their hands, whether you are a serious knitter or simply wool-curious.

Colour, fibre and traditional craftsmanship

Marcusholm’s heart is its selection of yarns, from pure wool and soft blends to textured and hand-dyed options for more adventurous projects. Shelves often carry Scandinavian brands and natural fibres that suit both classic jumpers and modern, minimalist designs. Alongside the yarn you will find knitting needles, pattern booklets and small tools, allowing you to assemble an entire project in one visit. The shop also branches into related crafts, with rugs, carpets and hand-thrown pottery adding an extra layer of tactile interest. These pieces complement the yarn rather than compete with it, creating a sense of traditional Nordic home interiors: woven underfoot, ceramic on the table, wool wrapped around your shoulders. It is the sort of place where you can pick up a single skein as a souvenir or plan a full wardrobe of handmade pieces.

A personal touch from a dedicated owner

Uldbutikken Marcusholm is closely tied to its owner, whose name and contact details are part of the shop’s identity. This personal connection shapes the experience: advice is tailored, and conversations can range from gauge and fibre care to how to choose colours that suit your style. Regulars come for practical guidance as much as for the materials themselves. Events such as knitting gatherings or small workshops occasionally turn the shop into a tiny social space, with chairs pulled close and projects spread out on the table. Even if you visit on a quiet weekday, you sense that this is a place built around relationships and shared enthusiasm. The result is less like shopping in a chain store and more like visiting an expert friend’s studio.

Browsing, inspiration and slow travel shopping

For travellers, Marcusholm is an appealing pause during a day in Nyborg. You can easily combine a visit with exploring the town’s castle, harbour and cafés, dropping in for half an hour of browsing between sights. The stock encourages slow looking: you might run your fingers over different fibres, compare shades in the window light or match a ceramic mug to a favourite yarn colour. Even if you are not an experienced knitter, the shop offers ready-made items and gifts that pack easily into a suitcase: a few balls of wool with a simple pattern, a small piece of pottery, or textiles for the home. It is a way to bring home something truly local and practical, tied to the coastal climate where wool and warmth are part of everyday life.

Part of Nyborg’s small-town commercial life

Located among other independent businesses in central Nyborg, Uldbutikken Marcusholm contributes to the town’s human-scale commercial scene. Its presence reinforces the impression that Nyborg still supports specialist stores where owners invest in their niche. The shop’s regular opening hours across weekdays and Saturday mornings make it a convenient stop during a stroll through town. Because the space is small, it never feels anonymous. Seasonal displays in the window hint at new yarn arrivals or upcoming projects: summer cottons, autumnal wools, or cosy winter knits. Over time, the shop becomes a quiet marker of the changing seasons on Mellemgade, and for those who return to Nyborg again and again, a familiar door to push open when new ideas for making strike.

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