VW & Retro Museum
Private family museum in Ulfborg with around 20 original Volkswagens, camping equipment, and recreated shops from the 1950s to the 1980s.
About the museum
The VW & Retro Museum in Ulfborg is a privately run museum of the couple Sussi and Carsten, which grew out of a passion for collecting. Carsten grew up with a car dealer for a father who restored and resold Beetles; after they had sold an earlier 1303 convertible as not very family-friendly, the two acquired another such model from 1973 in 2003, which now stands in the museum in its original color, Olympic Blue.
The following year they acquired a rare Westfalia camper van of type SO 36 from 1963, which they restored over the years with original parts, down to re-woven fabrics. The van, nicknamed "Bertha", won prizes at meetings throughout Europe; only 25 examples of this model are said to have been built worldwide. At the same time, Sussi began collecting everyday objects from her childhood in second-hand shops until the garage was full.
After several open house days, the couple opened the official museum in 2015 with a newly built hall and later expanded it into the neighboring building. Today the collection comprises around 20 Volkswagens from 1949 to the 1990s, trailers, caravans, mopeds, and bicycles, as well as numerous retro settings – from a general store to a photo shop and a B&O shop to a donated foot care practice.
Highlights
- Westfalia camper van SO 36 from 1963 ("Bertha"), multiple prize winner
- Around 20 Volkswagens from 1949 to the 1990s in original condition
- Former VW pickup that served in Ulfborg as a furniture van and hearse
- Recreated general store, photo shop, and B&O shop
- 1960s living room, Coca-Cola corner, and old toys
- Mormors café with enamel signs and terrace
Permanent exhibitions
- Volkswagen-Sammlung – Around 20 Volkswagens in original condition, plus trailers, caravans, mopeds, and bicycles; the showpiece is a Westfalia camper van from 1963.
- Retro-Ausstellungen – Staged rooms and shops of the 1950s to the 1980s, such as a general store, a photo shop, a 1960s living room, and camping scenes.
- Founded
- 2015
Admission & discounts
| Adults | DKK 100 |
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| Children & teens | DKK 50free up to age 3 · DKK 50 for children aged 4 to 12, up to age 3 free. |
| Groups (15+ people) | –Groups of 15 or more paying adults also outside opening hours (then until 21:00); they pay regular admission, and the tour is free. |
| Annual pass, adults | DKK 275 |
Tickets in the museum's retro shop; payment by card, cash, or MobilePay. Gift certificates available.
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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The museum expressly sees itself as a family museum; a toy collection and everyday objects from the grandparents' era invite storytelling across generations.
Getting there & parking
GPS address: Industriarealet 10-12, 6990 Ulfborg.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant: not available
- Museum shop
"Mormors café" with coffee, cake, and snacks, enamel signs, and a large terrace; during regular opening hours, food brought from home may also be eaten in the café area. Cold and hot dishes for groups of 15 or more people on order. Retro shop with tins, sweets, toys, and gifts.
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 | Groups always receive a free guided tour; coffee and cake or hot meals can be booked in addition. |
