Næstved Automobilmuseum

About the museum

The Næstved Automobilmuseum is the work of the collector Peder Spandet, who runs a car salvage business near Næstved. Many of the vehicles come from that business or were brought from Eastern Europe. In 2012 the collection opened in former factory halls at Næstved's harbor; the museum considers itself the largest private collection of its kind in Denmark and is run by Inge and Peder Spandet.

On about 3,400 square meters and three floors stand about 175 cars – from vintage cars to sedans to sports cars –, about 100 motorcycles and mopeds, tractors and farm machinery of the 1950s, as well as some airplanes, hang gliders and model aircraft. Only some of the vehicles are restored; most are shown as they were found.

A separate area reconstructs the main street of the small town of Præstø in the 1950s with about 50 small shops and workshops, including an optician, watchmaker, cinema, radio and TV shop and a driving school with a theory room. Added to this are enamel signs and many everyday objects. Among the curiosities is a red VW 1300 that was converted to be watertight, fitted with an outboard motor and launched in 1993. Brand clubs also meet in the vintage café.

Highlights

• About 175 cars and 100 motorcycles on three floors
• Reconstructed main street of Præstø from the 1950s with about 50 shops and workshops
• Red VW 1300 converted to float, with an outboard motor
• 1950s airplane that once flew from Fakse to Gran Canaria
• Tractors and farm machinery of the 1950s

Permanent exhibitions

• Det gamle Præstø – Reconstruction of Præstø's main street from the 1950s with about 50 furnished shops and workshops.
• Biler – Over 175 cars from several decades, from vintage cars to sports cars and sedans.
• Motorcykler og knallerter – More than 100 motorcycles and a collection of Danish everyday mopeds from various decades.

Founded

2012

Operated by

Næstved Automobilmuseum (Privatsammlung von Peder Spandet)

Admission & discounts

Accessibility

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

The museum advertises itself as a destination for the whole family; children under 6 have free admission.

Getting there & parking

The museum is at Næstved's harbor behind the Netto supermarket.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant: not available

Vintage café with coffee, homemade cake, drinks and toasted sandwiches during opening hours; space for up to 60 guests at events.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties

Up to 60 guests.

The café can be used for private parties, association and family outings and evening parties (20 or more adults) by arrangement; brand clubs hold meetings there.

Plan your visit