Panzermuseum East
Private collection of Warsaw Pact military vehicles near Slagelse – tanks, trucks, and artillery from the Cold War on a 17-hectare site.
About the museum
The foundation was laid by Allan Pedersen, who began collecting military vehicles from Eastern Europe around 1996. On May 3, 2014, he officially opened Panzermuseum East on a site at Esholte, south of Slagelse. The museum describes itself as the largest private collection of Warsaw Pact vehicles in Scandinavia.
It shows the technical and tactical development of tanks and military vehicles from the Second World War to the end of the Cold War in 1991. The halls hold, among other things, a T-72 built under license in Czechoslovakia, which according to the museum is the largest main battle tank in Danish private ownership, as well as T-55 and T-34-85 tanks, infantry fighting vehicles such as the BMP-1, wheeled armored vehicles such as the BRDM-2, BTR-60, and OT-64 SKOT, more than 20 trucks from Eastern European manufacturers, off-road vehicles, motorcycles with sidecars, and field guns. The vehicle display is complemented by uniforms, badges, and technical equipment.
The museum is located in a Christmas tree plantation with lakes and hiking trails. Besides the exhibition, there is a café, a shop with models and toys, activities for children, and a pitch for motorhomes. The Military Days take place every year.
Highlights
- T-72 – according to the museum, the largest privately owned main battle tank in Denmark
- T-55 and T-34-85
- Wheeled armored vehicles such as the BRDM-2, BTR-60, and OT-64 SKOT
- More than 20 military trucks from Eastern European manufacturers
- Off-road rides in a Polish 6×6 troop carrier
- Founded
- 2014
Admission & discounts
| Adults | DKK 150 |
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| Reduced | DKK 130Seniors aged 67 and over and war veterans |
| Children & teens | DKK 100free up to age 4 · Children (ages 5 to 14): DKK 100, up to age 4 free. |
| Seniors | DKK 130From age 67. |
| Groups (15+ people) | DKK 130 per personPer person; book guided tours at least 14 days in advance. |
| Annual pass, adults | DKK 395 |
| Annual pass, children (ages 5–14) | DKK 275 |
| Terrænsafari in a 6×6 troop carrier | DKK 70Per person; on weekends and daily during school holidays. |
Payment in DKK, in euros at a fixed rate, or by card. The shop PanzerMagazinet can also be visited without an admission ticket.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- 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 museum, it is accessible for people with disabilities; a wheelchair can be provided.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
Children receive a puzzle task for the tour through the halls and a badge as a reward. On a child-friendly military obstacle course there is a diploma and medal; climbing is allowed on some vehicles. There is also a playground and off-road rides in the troop carrier.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free parking lot with space for several coaches; pitch for motorhomes with electricity, water, and toilets.
The museum is located in Esholte, about 13 km south of Slagelse.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant: not available
- Museum shop
Café Bomben with hot and cold drinks, cake, sweets, ice cream, and toast; shop PanzerMagazinet with toys, kits, and models. Picnic tables by the lakes, dining house “Feltmesse” with 32 seats for groups. Dogs are not allowed in the museum but are allowed on a leash in the outdoor area.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours by booking, at least 14 days in advance; maximum 30–35 people per guide, larger groups get two guides. Bus drivers take part free of charge. |
