Dieselhouse
Dieselhouse
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George N
The Hague, The Netherlands138 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
What an unusual museum. Teh centrepiece is the maritime diesel that was used for electricity generation from the twenties until after the turn of the millennium. In addition one can see displays of the history of the diesel engine in general and especially of those of Burmeister & Wain, as well as the history of this company. The most interesting aspect is the starting of the huge diesel engine every other Sunday morning at 11 AM.
Written August 22, 2020
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t4upl
Warsaw, Poland53 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Family
This museum hosts a gigantic antique diesel engine used for electricity generation during peak demand hours. We were lucky to see the big engine running as it was specially turned on for the students that were on the trip in the museum. It was cool to see the engine on the move but it was not as impressive as I imagined, still fun though.

Apart from the engines the museum has interesting exhibition dedicated to the diesel engines and how it changed transport and other things. Engines models were fun because they were interactive – it's just so much better to read about them while watching them running.

The place deserves so much more love. It's hardly ever shows up in any tour guides. It's slightly outside of the main Copenhagen's tourist site but reachable by train and some walking. The fact that the engines are being turned only around noon doesn't help either as it totally breaks your day plan if you are dead-set to see the engines on the run.

Museum is free of charge and guides are really happy to host you. It's a place mostly for guys fascinated by technology, probably not the trip for people who look for more typical castle, lakes, parks kind of trip. I think kids could like it as well.

For some people this place is a must. For most however this place fits into “if we have some time left” category. Certainly it is unique.

Tips:

1. Location:
Go to Orsted power plant and then follow the arrows. The house is rather hidden but arrows do help a lot.

2. Check the engines running time
The big engine is called “H. C. Ørsteds-engine (B&W no. 2000)“. If you are short on time I don't think it's worth ruining the rest of your day just to see the engine on the run but extra points if you do.
Written May 7, 2019
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David J
London, UK50 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2017 • Solo
If you are interested in engineering, particularly marine engineering, a visit is worth a trip to Copenhagen for this alone. Apart from the great engine running (check carefully fo dates/times), the wealth of diesel engine history over the last several decades is another fascination. There are numerous working-models (of good size) of previous and varied B & W engines, etc. Apparently, M.A.N. does little to promote the museum - perhaps because it has little of their machinery.... The museum looks hard to find on a map but the tall chimneys of the power-station are a good landmark.
Written August 28, 2017
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BBABG
Greater Perth, Australia25 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2016
This is a very specialised museum, but if you have an interest in things mechanical this is an absolute must. It holds a very, very big diesel engine that is literally awesome. As well there are displays covering the development of the company that developed it, the development of diesel engines for shipping and a display outlining the wares of the company that now owns the original company. The engine is started on given sSundays only, and unfortunately I was not in Denmark for one one them, but that would be something. A visit is only going to be an hour or so, but its time well spent. Its in a three story building but there are lifts. The engine was originally used to provide peak power for Copenhagen and is still within the grounds of a power station. So look for the tall chimneys. The bus stops right beside the pedestrian entrance and its about ten minutes walking time from the Copenhagen mall.
Written June 16, 2016
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BjornNorge
Oslo, Norway290 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Solo
This a museum concerning dieselengines especially adapted to ships. This is around a big functional dieselengine. There are a lot of dieselengine models of dufferent types and age. The entrance is free. This museum can really be recommended to motorinterested people.
Written May 21, 2019
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Saitamanian
Berkeley, CA21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2017 • Friends
It's difficult to get there, but worth the hassle. You will be amazed by the largest diesel engine running gloriously. The exhibits were entertaining and educational too. You can learn a lot about the history of diesel engines and locomotives in general.

However, don't wear nice clothes when you go there. The smell and atmosphere is what you'd expect from "dieselhhosue"
Written December 31, 2017
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Janet S
Williamsburg, VA1,140 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2017 • Couples
In spite of difficulty with finding the correct bus stop, we were able to get to the Diesel House before they ran the big engine. (It was a special day rather than the usual day for this engine and we lucked into it.) It was very crowded with lots of people trying to get a good look. It is very loud and I feel ear protection would be a good thing. Fortunately, it only runs for a few minutes. Because this was a special day, a smaller engine was run also. In addition to the huge room with this engine that once ran a powerhouse, there are several floors of exhibits all relating to energy and engines. The museum is free and wonderful for those who like all things mechanical and for those of us who like to see them happy.
Written March 25, 2017
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Maarten H
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2016 • Friends
This museum is one of a kind. Besides the amazing big engine it also gives a good overview of the B&W diesel engines, also used in the maritime industrie.
If you have ever worked with a B&W you should visit this museum for sure. As Dutchmen we even got a separate explanation in English.
Written July 10, 2016
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Povl
Frederiksberg, Denmark110 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2015 • Family
Diesel House is home of a huge diesel engine that was the largest in the world until the 1960's. Twice a month the engine is turned on, and it is a spectacular view. You can smell the engine as well as feel the vibrations in the room.

Even though I'm not especially interested in engines, it was fascinating watching the engine come alive.

Furthermore there is a quite interesting exhibit about diesel engines and ship building in Denmark. Everything is in both Danish and English.

The entrance is free.
Written April 19, 2015
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Maarten_117
Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Very nice museum! Especially for diesel enthusiasts but also for people with a healthy interest in technical stuff.
All the models are interactive and all text is also in English and German.
Be sure to be around when they start the big engine. Great experience.
Written September 16, 2014
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