Hammerichs Hus – Hammerich House, Ærøskøbing
Step into Hammerichs Hus, where crooked half‑timbered houses, porcelain‑lined walls and an artist’s eclectic treasures preserve the intimate charm of old Ærøskøbing.
Tucked into a narrow lane in Ærøskøbing’s old town, Hammerichs Hus is a trio of crooked, half‑timbered houses from the 17th and 18th centuries that feel like a time capsule. Once the holiday home of sculptor and collector Gunnar Hammerich, this branch of the Ærø Museum preserves his wonderfully cluttered interiors, porcelain‑lined walls and cabinets of curiosities, offering an intimate glimpse into island life, taste and artistry in the early 20th century.
A brief summary to Hammerich House • Aero Museum
- Gyden 22, Ærøskøbing, 5970, DK
- +4562522950
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 1.5 hours
- Budget
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
Local tips
- Combine Hammerichs Hus with the main Ærø Museum on the same day; a combined ticket often covers both sites and helps you understand the island’s history and this house in context.
- Watch your head and step: ceilings are low and floors uneven in these old houses, so comfortable, low‑heeled shoes make it easier to navigate the narrow stairs and thresholds.
- Allow unhurried time upstairs to enjoy the porcelain room; stand back to take in the overall pattern, then move closer to spot tiny scenes and motifs on individual tiles and plates.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Seating Areas
- Information Boards
Getting There
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Ferry and walk from Ærøskøbing harbour
Arrive on Ærø by ferry to Ærøskøbing from Svendborg, Faaborg or Fynshav; crossings usually take 60–75 minutes and foot passenger tickets generally cost around 120–170 DKK one way. From the harbour, Hammerichs Hus is within a short, level walk through the old town on cobblestones, suitable for most visitors with moderate mobility, though very uneven surfaces and narrow pavements can be challenging for some wheelchairs.
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Local bus within Ærø
If you are staying elsewhere on Ærø, use the island’s local buses, which typically connect Søby and Marstal with Ærøskøbing several times a day and are often free or low‑cost. Travel times to Ærøskøbing are usually 20–40 minutes depending on the starting point. The bus stops near the town centre; from there expect a brief walk on historic streets to reach the house, with limited seating en route and no shelter in heavy rain.
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Car or bicycle on island roads
Driving from other parts of Ærø to Ærøskøbing typically takes 15–25 minutes on narrow country roads. Parking for cars is available at designated areas around the edge of the old town, from which you complete your visit on foot. Cycling is a popular way to reach the town in 20–40 minutes from nearby villages, but be prepared for occasional hills, variable wind and sharing the road with local traffic.
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Discover more about Hammerich House • Aero Museum
A crooked cluster of historic town houses
Hammerichs Hus sits quietly on Gyden, one of Ærøskøbing’s narrowest lanes, its low, half‑timbered facades leaning gently over cobblestones worn smooth by centuries of footsteps. The museum occupies a trio of adjoining houses dating from the 17th and 18th centuries, each with its own angles, sagging beams and tiny-paned windows that speak of the town’s long maritime and merchant past. Step through the modest doorway and you cross from a picturesque street into an interior largely untouched for decades. Rooms are small, ceilings low and floors uneven, a reminder that these were working homes in a busy harbour town rather than grand townhouses. Limewashed walls, exposed timber and old stove niches hint at earlier domestic lives long before the museum era. The compact scale makes the whole place feel more like entering someone’s private world than visiting a formal institution.The sculptor who turned a home into a collection
From 1916 until his death in 1977, Danish sculptor Gunnar Hammerich used this cluster of houses as his holiday retreat and personal cabinet of curiosities. Drawn to Ærøskøbing’s atmosphere and soft island light, he gradually filled the rooms with objects that caught his eye: antiques, folk art, maritime mementos and decorative pieces from Denmark and beyond. He intended that both the houses and his collection would be preserved together, and Hammerichs Hus now forms a distinctive branch of the wider Ærø Museum. Rather than a neatly labelled gallery, the museum preserves Hammerich’s own, slightly eccentric sense of order. Everyday furniture stands alongside carved chests and painted trunks, while small sculptures and figurines appear on windowsills, tabletops and shelves. This layered environment offers insight into the tastes of an early 20th‑century artist fascinated by history, craftsmanship and the character of Ærøskøbing.Rooms overflowing with porcelain and curiosities
One of the most memorable spaces is the upstairs room where more than three thousand blue‑and‑white tiles and plates line the walls, creating a dense, almost shimmering surface. The motifs range from floral patterns to scenic views and stylised figures, turning the room itself into a kind of three‑dimensional artwork. It feels part private collection, part stage set, and rewards slow, close looking to pick out repeated themes and tiny variations. Elsewhere you find shelves stacked with glassware, clocks, small paintings and oddities that defy easy classification. A corner might hold a ship model beside a religious carving, while another juxtaposes rustic ceramics with refined porcelain. There is a sense of abundance rather than minimal curation, inviting you to follow your own curiosity instead of a prescribed route. Children often enjoy spotting the most unusual object in each room, while adults may linger over workmanship and patina.A quiet window into Ærøskøbing’s past
Beyond Hammerich’s personal story, the house offers a lens onto Ærøskøbing itself. The low rooms, deep window recesses and thick walls reflect a time when the town was a modest but prosperous harbour, its merchants and craftsmen closely tied to the sea. Decorative pieces with nautical themes echo the island’s seafaring connections, while local furniture styles and textiles ground the collection firmly on Ærø. Because the house has not been heavily modernised, many original details remain visible: worn stair treads, old doors with iron latches, and glimpses of the timber frame in odd corners. Looking out of an upstairs window, you see tiled roofs and twisting lanes that reinforce how closely the museum is woven into the historic fabric of the town, rather than standing apart from it.Visiting as part of the Ærø Museum story
Hammerichs Hus is administratively part of the Ærø Museum, and a combined ticket typically gives access to both the main museum in the former sheriff’s house and this more intimate satellite. Many visitors start with the broader island story before wandering over to Gyden to experience it at a personal scale. In contrast to larger, text-heavy exhibitions, Hammerichs Hus invites a slower, more atmospheric visit focused on mood and detail. Expect to spend around an hour inside, moving carefully through the compact rooms and narrow staircases. Space can feel tight when it is busy, but quieter moments enhance the sense of stepping into another era. For those who enjoy half‑timbered architecture, collecting, or the feeling of walking into a lived-in historic interior, Hammerichs Hus offers one of Ærøskøbing’s most characterful stops.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Hotel Udsigten Marstal
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Nightclubs & after hour spots
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For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
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For the design and aesthetic lover
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For the architecture buff
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For the view chaser and sunset hunter
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For the social media creator & influencer
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For the eco-conscious traveler
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For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
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For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
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- Child Friendly
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- Solo Friendly
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