Middelaldercentret
We have just returned from our trip to the Middelaldercentret. This small medieval village is located only about 15 minutes from our holiday home (however, this time neither includes slow Danish trailers nor tractors).
We arrived in time to see the Trebuchet demonstration. It was very impressive to see those massive weapons fired. The projectile was targeted at a nearby lake - and landed with an enormous splash.
The Trebuchet
This is the Trebuchet that was fired. It was a medium-sized model.
The village
The "regular" attraction is this small medieval village. We were able to enter all the houses, e.g. a dyeing facility, a dress maker, a shoemaker, and a...
Ropemaker
...who produces...
Ropes
Adding to the medival amtosphere were about 20 people being dressed in medieval clothing. They demonstrated their respective professions, e.g. the blacksmith. It came clear to me that life was very, very hard back then.
Blacksmith shop
In addition we noted that buildings were not spacious, ceilings were NOT high (ask my forehead on this one) and interior decoration was meager (to say the least).
A local Danish background was added by the exhibited
Ships
They made for a nice scenery but it was forbidden to board them. Altogether, this has been a great day!