Each miniature building is constructed using traditional building techniques on a precise 1:10 scale.
The project is entirely maintained and expanded by a group of dedicated volunteers known as the 'Minibyggere'.
Many of the original 1865 buildings represented in the park no longer exist in full scale in modern-day Køge.
The miniature workshop contains specialized machinery to create authentic-looking shingles and decorative facade elements.
The museum grounds include a small lake and landscaped gardens that reflect the historical environment of the town.
Køge Miniby is an open-air museum featuring a detailed 1:10 scale reconstruction of Køge town as it appeared around the year 1865. The site showcases over 70 handcrafted miniature buildings, including residential homes, shops, and warehouses constructed with authentic materials like wood and clay tiles. Volunteers operate a workshop on-site where visitors can observe the ongoing construction and restoration of the models. The project preserves local historical architecture that has since been modified or destroyed in the actual town. The layout follows the historical street grid of 19th-century Køge, providing an immersive walk through the period's urban landscape.
Use a macro lens or low-angle perspective at the 'Sct. Nikolai Church' model to capture the realistic architectural depth.
Walk the perimeter of the miniature town to view the interior details through the open windows of the models.
Talk to the volunteers in the workshop to learn about the specific wood-turning and architectural modeling techniques used.
Check the local weather forecast before visiting, as the exhibit is entirely outdoors and weather-dependent.
Do not touch or attempt to handle the miniature buildings, as they are fragile and require constant maintenance.
Open seasonally from spring through early autumn; closed during winter months.
