Hedelands Veteranbane
Denmark's longest narrow-gauge museum railway: 5 km with steam and motor locomotives through the Hedeland nature park, plus a hall with field railway locomotives.
About the museum
The Industribaneklubben was founded on March 9, 1974, in Køge by 18 narrow-gauge enthusiasts. In 1975 the Høje-Taastrup Kommune offered the club rooms and land at Hedehusgården in the future recreation area of Hedeland, a former gravel pit. That same year the club acquired its first locomotives from the sugar beet railways near Nakskov and beet wagons from Lolland, which set the gauge at 700 mm. On May 21, 1977, the first section, about 100 meters long, was inaugurated together with the Hedeland nature area.
From 1980, passenger trains ran regularly on summer weekends, and the line grew step by step: in 1993 it reached Rubjerg station with two-train operation, in 2004 the section to Fem Ege opened, and in 2007 the first train crossed the bridge over the country road between Greve and Roskilde. In 1995 the Da 7 from 1921 became the first steam locomotive in regular service, followed in 2008 by the restored Vildmosetilsynet No. 3. Christmas trains have been a tradition since 2001.
In 1996 the members built a 600-square-meter carriage and museum hall at Hedehusgården with an exhibition on Danish industrial railways and vehicles still awaiting restoration. The locomotives and carriages come from decommissioned sugar beet, brickworks, and industrial railways. Operations, workshop, and track maintenance are entirely in the hands of volunteer club members.
Highlights
- Narrow-gauge line (700 mm), about 5 km long, with 8 stops through the Hedeland nature park
- Steam locomotives Da 7 and Vildmosetilsynet No. 3, both from 1921
- Museum hall with an exhibition on Danish industrial and sugar beet railways (free admission)
- Natural playground at the terminus Fem Ege
- Christmas trains in December to the Christmas tree sales at Rubjerg
Permanent exhibitions
- Museumshalle (vognhallen) mit Industriebahn-Ausstellung – Exhibition in the carriage hall at Hedehusgård station on Danish industrial, sugar beet, and brickworks railways, with narrow-gauge locomotives and not-yet-restored vehicles.
- Founded
- 1977
- Operated by
- Industribaneklubben (IBK), ehrenamtlicher Verein
Admission & discounts
| Adults | DKK 100 |
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| Children & teens | DKK 50free up to age 2 · Child fare for ages 3–11 (round trip); children under 3 ride free. Children and young people (6–17) from the Høje-Taastrup Kommune ride free during the fall school holidays with "Aktiv Efterår". |
| Seniors | –No senior or student discount. |
| Students & apprentices | –No discount. |
| Groups | –Special trains for groups on request (see additional tickets). |
| One-way trip | DKK 60Children 3–11 years DKK 30 |
| Special train with motor locomotive (up to 40 people, 1.5 hours) | DKK 4,000from DKK 4,000, year-round |
| Special train with steam locomotive (up to 40 people, 1.5 hours) | DKK 8,500from DKK 8,500, only May 1–September 30 |
| Ride in a 1950 railbus (up to 8 people, 1.5 hours) | DKK 1,600from DKK 1,600 |
Prices are for the round trip; tickets at the ticket office in Hedehusgård or on the train (card, MobilePay, cash only with exact change). The exhibition in the museum hall is free. Club members ride free year-round.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
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- Stroller-friendly
- Playground / play area
Strollers and wagons are carried in the conductor's car (strollers have priority). At the terminus Fem Ege there is a free natural playground with covered picnic areas and a grill; in the nature park you can also look for Thomas Dambo's trolls.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Hedehusene St. · 5-min walk
DSB regional train to Hedehusene St., then follow Hovedgaden under the railway (about a 5-minute walk). Bus 123 from Høje Taastrup St. or Roskilde St. to the stop at Brandhøjgårdsvej.
By car
Parking available
Parking lot with access from Brandhøjgårdsvej at Hedehusgård station.
By car via Roskildevej to Hedehusene, 250 m after the railway underpass turn left onto Brandhøjgårdsvej. Trains depart from Hedehusgård station st.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Kiosk at the departure station Hedehusgård with coffee, tea, ice cream, drinks, and sweets, as well as books, films, and postcards. Picnic areas and grill sites in the old clay pit. Dogs on a leash may ride free of charge, and so may bicycles if there is room.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
Up to 120 guests.
Special trains for companies and private groups year-round with a steam or diesel locomotive and open or semi-enclosed carriages for up to 120 people; book at least four weeks in advance with the Trafikafdelingen.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Good to know | The ride to Fem Ege takes just under 30 minutes each way; along the way you can get off at any of the 8 stops and board again later. On "Bliv-Aktiv" day (October 17, 2026), free tours of the workshops and carriage hall. |
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