The Little Prison in Vestervig has been reborn as a museum, where you can spend a moment behind bars – in peace and quiet, just like in the old days. It is an exciting place to visit for both children and adults.
The Thing House was inaugurated in 1833 with prison cells, a courtroom, and accommodation for the prison warden. The prison remained in use until 1949 and has since stood almost untouched. Today, the Thing House features a permanent exhibition with original furniture and objects from a bygone era, as well as changing exhibitions on local history and schooling.
The museum is run by volunteers from the Vestervig Craftsmen and Citizens’ Association.
Groups – both large and small – are warmly welcomed by appointment, also outside normal opening hours.
Vestervig is a vibrant and authentic historic town. Don’t miss a walk around the town, where you can discover artist Camilla Nørgaard’s “Vestervig Steps”, or climb the “Højene”, six Bronze Age burial mounds in a row, offering a magnificent view towards Thyborøn in the south and Lodbjerg Lighthouse in the north. Route maps are available at stands around the town or at the Thing House. The volunteer museum attendants are always ready to share information and stories about the town.
We try to keep the museum open as much as possible, but if you are planning to travel from afar, please call in advance at +45 20 33 06 95 or +45 20 47 81 85.
You can also find us on Facebook: “Thinghuset i Vestervig” or visit our website: www.vestervig.net – Thinghuset.
