Armistice receptions at Gyldenløveshøj

The resistance movement's reception of weapons during the 1940-45 occupation was full of drama. Take part in a reconstruction under the cover of darkness where they took place.
There was a lot of preparatory work behind the dropping of English weapons in the central Zealand countryside.

The resistance movement collaborated with the English SOE (Special Operations Executive), which provided supplies (weapons, etc.) and agents.

Hear about the establishment of SOE on Zealand and about Borupholdet, which was Denmark's largest and most successful weapons receiving group, along with the Hvidestengruppen. Borupholdet was the first to receive weapons on Zealand.

It took place at Gyldenløveshøj in August 1943, and was organized by Stig Jensen, who was head of all the weapons receptions on Zealand.

Hear about the organization of the dangerous deliveries, about planning and logistics, and get details about planes, weapons, containers, parachutes, and spies.

Women and men with nerves of steel risked their lives in the resistance movement, which was subject to heroic and terrifying episodes both before, during and after the arms receptions.
It was about not being discovered by the Germans when the British planes delivered their cargo. That's why the group made a chain of lights as a signal to the pilots, and we're going to try that too. Please bring your own flashlight.

Meeting place: Parking lot at Gyldenløveshøj, Skjoldenæsvej, 4330 Hvalsø.

It is necessary to buy a ticket in advance.