Odsherred Brandmuseum
Fire museum in Asnæs with more than 26 historic emergency vehicles, equipment, and a specialist library on the history of Danish fire departments.
About the museum
The impetus came from the Dragsholm Brandværnsforening: on February 23, 2006, representatives of several fire brigade associations in the region founded the independent institution Odsherred Brandmuseum in order to show their historic vehicles together under one roof and at the same time give the association its own premises. A private donation of DKK 1 million and the support of the then Dragsholm Municipality made the construction possible.
In autumn 2006, an exhibition hall of more than 1,100 square meters was built in the industrial area of Asnæs. The association members did the interior work themselves – in over 5,000 volunteer hours they laid, among other things, 38,000 paving stones by hand. On October 6, 2007, the museum was officially opened. The Dragsholm Brandværnsforening, as a friends' association, remains responsible for day-to-day operations to this day.
On display are motor pumps, ladder and hose trucks, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles from all over Denmark and some from Sweden, mostly owned by the participating fire brigade associations, along with equipment from various eras. A special feature is the library with annual reports, photos, films, and literature of Danish fire departments, which according to the museum is the only one of its kind in the country.
Highlights
- More than 26 historic fire vehicles, including motor pumps from the 1930s
- Children may sit in some vehicles when accompanied by adults
- Specialist library on the history of Danish fire departments
- Rides in vintage fire trucks on selected days
Permanent exhibitions
- Historische Feuerwehrfahrzeuge – More than 26 motor pumps, ladder, hose, and ambulance vehicles from Danish and Swedish fire departments show the development of emergency technology.
- Founded
- 2006
- Operated by
- Dragsholm Brandværnsforening
Admission & discounts
| Adults | DKK 70 |
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| Children & teens | DKK 40free up to age 3 · Children from 0 to 3 years free. |
| Groups | –Visits by larger groups outside opening days by arrangement; price by agreement. |
Payment in euros is also possible (adults €9.50, children €5.50); cash, MobilePay (Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland/Vipps), or Visa/Mastercard. Members of the Dragsholm Brandværnsforening (annual fee DKK 100) have free admission.
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 3 |
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- Hands-on stations
The museum explicitly invites families and offers experiences for children and adults. Children may sit in some fire trucks when accompanied by an adult. Children up to 3 years free.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum kiosk with badges, caps, and sweaters with the museum logo, toy fire trucks, and postcards.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | Groups by arrangement, also outside opening days (phone or email). During the autumn break 2026 (October 13–15, 13:30–16:30) rides in a vintage fire truck, only with an admission ticket. The associations rent out fire trucks for wedding and anniversary rides. |
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