Brandkårsmuseet i Simonstorp

About the museum

Brandkårsmuseet i Simonstorp (the Fire Brigade Museum in Simonstorp) lies north of Norrköping and describes itself as Sweden's largest fire and rescue museum. It is run by an association and covers about 250 years of history of how fire brigades and ambulance services, today the rescue service, have developed. Police equipment is also included.

The museum displays tools, clothing and equipment from different periods in period settings. The development runs from hand-operated and horse-drawn pumps and ambulances to today's motor vehicles. The development of fire extinguishers is shown from buckets and hand pumps to throwing extinguishers and modern extinguishers.

During a visit you can see some fifteen fire vehicles, including Norrköping fire brigade's first fire engine, a Dürkopp converted from a passenger car, and a horse-drawn ambulance donated to Norrköping fire brigade in 1902. The vehicles also include a turntable ladder from 1915, a Tidaholmare from 1924, a Chevrolet ambulance from 1977 and a Scania P93 from 1992.

Highlights

• About 15 fire vehicles, including a Scania turntable ladder from 1915 and a Tidaholmare from 1924
• Norrköping fire brigade's first fire engine, a converted Dürkopp
• Horse-drawn ambulance donated in 1902
• Equipment and uniforms for fire brigade, ambulance and police
• Development of fire extinguishers, from buckets and hand pumps to modern extinguishers

Permanent exhibition

• Brand- och räddningshistoria – Collections of fire vehicles, tools, clothing and equipment for fire brigades, ambulances and police from about 250 years.

Founded

2002

Operated by

Brandkårsmuseet i Simonstorp (ideell förening)

Admission & discounts

Individual members of the association have free admission.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• 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

The museum is described as accessible for people with disabilities.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

There is a children's corner for the youngest visitors.

Getting there & parking

The museum is on road 55 between Norrköping and Katrineholm. Turn off at Simonstorp church, drive over the railway bridge towards Simonstorp and follow the signs for about 1.2 km to the museum.

Amenities & dining

• Café

The kiosk sells coffee, cake and ice cream. There is also a Brandkårsfik (fire brigade fika) and prepared outdoor fika spots.

Events & venue rental

Organisations and companies can, as members, gain access to the museum, for example when they have guests at corporate level.

Plan your visit