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Hertug Hans Festival

Haderslev, Denmark

HeritageArts & CultureCommunity development
AssociationLocal reach
Profile last updated: July 20, 2026

About

Hertug Hans Festival is a non-profit association based in Haderslev, Denmark working on heritage, arts & culture, community development.

Hertug Hans Festival is a non-profit association that runs a free historical family festival in Damparken, Haderslev, Denmark, held each year in early June. The festival brings the Renaissance and Reformation history of 1500s Haderslev to life through a historical market, music, street entertainment, craft demonstrations, reenactors and activities for children and adults. The association is run largely by members and volunteers, relies on membership fees, grant applications and sponsorships to fund the event, and offers a children's day for local schools. Its aim is to benefit children and adults and the town and municipality of Haderslev.

Location

Haderslev, Denmark

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

forening

Focus areas

historical festivalRenaissanceReformationHaderslevfamily eventvolunteering

Languages

DA

Causes & programmes

Causes

HeritageArts & CultureCommunity development

Works for

ChildrenFamiliesCommunities

How they work

Awareness & educationVolunteer programmesCommunity programmes

Programmes

Børnedag

Education · Denmark

A children's day for schools and teachers in Haderslev Municipality, focused on the Reformation from a child's perspective, held during the festival period.

Countries of operation

Denmark

Funding & support

Funded by

Membership feesGrantsCorporate partnerships

Ways to support

VolunteerMembershipSponsorshipCorporate partnership

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Haderslev Erhvervsråd, Visit Haderslev, Destination Sønderjylland

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