What an unusual museum. Teh centrepiece is the maritime diesel that was used for electricity... read more
What an unusual museum. Teh centrepiece is the maritime diesel that was used for electricity... read more
My partner likes engines having been a ships engineer so this was his dream visit. We were not... read more
On the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month, Dong Engery's 'DieselHuset' opens its doors to show off its 1930's colossal diesel engine. The engine is started at 11:00, and standing on the balcony looking at a diesel engine larger than a number of houses slowing coming up to speed is a remarkable experience. The whole family took part, and indeed the visitors are a mixture of families and 'engineering nuts'. It costs nothing to come in, the staff are charming, and there is a very nicely laid out museum of naval diesel engines - sounds dull but it is nicely related to the demonstration with glass partitions bringing the exhibition space closer to the engine. Really worth a visit, wonderful use of a rainy Sunday!
We were not sure if we were going to the correct place but when we did get there it was fab! My husband is a diesel engineer and this really was a jem for him to find! Best museum we have been to if you like diesels and its Free!
Well... If you have any interest for large machinery, engines or moving parts what so ever, then this is a must go. Check the webpage for when they start the engines so you get the most out of it. Free admission.
Excellent museum for machinery enthusiasts. We visited on thursday when their first diesel engine runs. Free of charge - no tickets!
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.
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.