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The Karen Blixen Museum

Rungsted Strandvej 111, Rungsted 2960, Denmark
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Rungsted
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Speciality Museums, History Museums
Activities: Walking, Group tours/day tour
Owner description: A historic home, bird sanctuary, park, and museum all in one, located in the house of writer and Nobel Prize finalist Baroness Karen Blixen (in the US... more » Owner description: A historic home, bird sanctuary, park, and museum all in one, located in the house of writer and Nobel Prize finalist Baroness Karen Blixen (in the US and UK, Isak Dinesen), known especially for "Out of Africa" and "Seven Gothic Tales". The museum not only maintains the 17th century house, Blixen's furnishings, and the park, but regularly hosts exhibitions related to Blixen's life and work in Kenya and Denmark. Recent exhibitions have included an exhibition "HER" by internationally acclaimed artist Candice Breitz about Meryl Streep's career. « less
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Los Gatos
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Out of Africa, is book and movie I knew of but wasn't interested, fortunately the Trip Advisor reviews interested me and we went to Karen Blixen’s home. Her face, her family story and love story you feel you share in this lovely sea side home. The train ride to & from, meeting local people, following a group of tourist, we... More

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Copenhagen
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

If you have seen the movie, read her books or learned about Karen Blizen her museum is a fascinating place. Located North of Copenhagen, it is situated in beautiful surroundings with the Rungsted Kyst Marina very nearby. Definitely recommended.

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Landskrona
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

Well, if you are old enough to remember the 80'es movie "Out of Africa" with Meryl Streep and Robert Redford, you will love the Karin Blixen museum. The museum is a flight of stairs up, but you are also allowed guided tours in the rooms where Karin Blixen, aka Isak Dinesen, spent the final 30 years of her life her.... More

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Copenhagen
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

What do you expect of a museum dedicated one person? Flashy infotainment? I dont. To me the Karen Blixen museum displays the fascinating life of Blixen in a rather quiet manner, just the way she talked – but definitely not the way she lived. Being her home for many years you the place so beautifully situated is a sight even... More

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Toronto,Ontario
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
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We were in Copenhagen for three days - so we rented a car and drove to Rungsted... it was nice to get outside of Copenhagen and it was only about 30 miles...we drove up the coast Roiad, I thought that the museum was well worth a visit as we had visited her home in Nairobi but there was no funriture.... More

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011

Close enough to Copenhagen, and beautiful house. I got a bit emotional to see they kept the gramophone Denys Fitch-Hatton gave her, and the chair he used to sit down in Africa. A bit disappointed you can't see her private bedroom, it would be lovely to see it.

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Wicklow Ireland
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011
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The museum is Karen Blixen's home preserved from the time she lived there. She spent most of her life in this house other than the time she spent in Africa. The house is beautifully laid out with a display area and library and the living quarters in her own style. The house had a long history before Karen's father bought... More

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Copenhagen
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2010

The Karen Blixen Museum is lovely! It's the perfect day trip, if you need a break from downtown Copenhagen. It's close to Copenhagen and within walking distance from the train station (by a scenic forest path), in a lovely little town. The museum/park is right by the sea. The decor is at once bohemian and aristocratic--a strange gem in an... More

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New Zealand
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2010
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In truth I can't put much fault on the Karen Blixen estate but the small size and did not make the trip out to the estate to worthwhile. Probably better for older visitors or if you want a relaxing day in the gardens and will take advantage of the estates beautiful surroundings.

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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