Bornholms Automobilmuseum
Private vintage car collection near Aakirkeby with over 80 cars, motorcycles and tractors as well as a 1920s-style workshop.
About the museum
The Bornholms Automobilmuseum goes back to the collecting passion of the former car dealer Ole Hermansen, who is also known to many Bornholmers from vintage car rallies on the island. He began his first restoration in 1973 with a Ford A from 1930; after that more and more vehicles were added, especially English sports cars. On June 5, 1989 he opened his collection to the public in Aakirkeby.
Today the exhibition comprises around 80 vehicles – cars, motorcycles, tractors, mopeds and stationary engines. They are complemented by old workshop equipment, advertising signs, traffic signs, model cars and technical memorabilia, which together give a picture of the early decades of the automobile. A furnished car workshop shows what it looked like around 1920.
Several vehicles have a Bornholm backstory, such as the island's first NSU Prinz or a Fordson delivery van from 1936 that a beekeeper from Aakirkeby drove for decades and that is displayed in nearly original condition. Among the rarities are a Belsize from 1911 and a Harley-Davidson from 1919. For its collection the museum received, among other honors, the cultural prize of the Aakirkeby Kommune (1999) and the DVK's Emil Prize (2013).
Highlights
- Around 80 cars, motorcycles, tractors and engines
- Belsize tourer from 1911
- Harley-Davidson motorcycle from 1919
- Fordson delivery van from 1936 in original condition
- Replica car workshop from around 1920
- English sports cars such as the Jaguar E-Type and Morgan 4/4
- Founded
- 1989
- Operated by
- Ole Hermansen (Privatsammlung)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | DKK 60 |
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| Children & teens | DKK 30free up to age 3 · Children aged 4 to 12 DKK 30 |
| Groups (15+ people) | DKK 50 per personGroups of 15 or more DKK 50 per person |
Payment in cash or by MobilePay; payment cards are not accepted.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the Bornholm tourism portal wheelchair-accessible with an accessible toilet and accessible parking space.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The tourism portal lists activities for children; vehicles, model cars and toys also appeal to young visitors.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking lot right at the museum, also for coaches.
- Accessible parking
The museum is located southeast of Aakirkeby on Grammegårdsvej and is easy to reach by car or bicycle.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Small museum shop/kiosk.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | Besides vehicles, model cars, toys, radios and telephones are also on display. |
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