A House Full of History and Memories

On the corner of Brogade and Gyden, you can visit the red house, one of Ærøskøbing's well-preserved half-timbered houses.

The sculptor Gunnar Hammerich used the house as his holiday home and kept his collection here from 1916 until his death in 1977. He wanted both the house and his collection to be preserved for future generations, so he left them to the municipality of Ærøskøbing.

In his deed of gift, he stated that the collection should remain exactly as it was. That's why the house's more than 2,500 objects are still displayed just as Gunnar Hammerich arranged them.

Gunnar Hammerich also helped raise awareness of the value of Ærøskøbing's historic houses. A visit to Hammerich's House therefore offers a glimpse into the story of why Ærøskøbing's old town remains so well preserved today.

Hovedperson Hammerich – The Man Behind the Art

Would you like to discover more of Gunnar Hammerich's art? At the Bottle Ship Museum in Ærøskøbing, you can explore the special exhibition Hovedperson Hammerich. Here, you can take a closer look at a selection of the many portrait busts the sculptor created of prominent figures in society.

Find out more about the exhibition and plan your visit to the Bottle Ship Museum.

Three Museums – One Ticket

Would you like to discover more of Ærøskøbing's history? With a 3-in-1 ticket, you can visit Hammerich's House, Ærø Museum and the Bottle Ship Museum at a special combined price.

All three museums are located in the heart of Ærøskøbing, making it easy to combine your visits and get even more out of your time in town. You can buy the ticket at any of the three museums.

Find out more about the 3-in-1 ticket and check the current prices and conditions.