Danish Museum of Science and Technology
Steam engines, space capsules, classic cars and hands-on tech fill these vast Helsingør halls, tracing 150 years of inventions that shaped modern Danish life.
Housed in former industrial halls on the edge of Helsingør, the Danish Museum of Science and Technology is a sprawling tribute to 150 years of invention and engineering. Among towering steam engines, classic cars, historic aircraft and early computers, you trace how Danish and global innovations reshaped everyday life – from bicycles and telephones to space capsules, gaming consoles and green-energy technology. Hands-on stations, family-friendly zones and a relaxed café make it an engaging stop for curious visitors of all ages.
A brief summary to Danish Museum of Science and Technology
- Fabriksvej 25, Helsingør, 3000, DK
- +4549222611
- Visit website
- Duration: 2 to 4 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
- Thursday 10 am-5 pm
- Friday 10 am-5 pm
- Saturday 10 am-5 pm
- Sunday 10 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Large parts of the exhibition halls are unheated, so bring an extra layer if you visit in the colder months or plan to stay for several hours.
- Plan at least two to three hours if you want to explore both the transport collections and the interactive digital and gaming sections without rushing.
- Families may want to time their visit with school holidays or weekends, when workshops and extra children’s activities are more likely to be on the schedule.
- Combine the museum with a wider Helsingør day out, pairing it with Kronborg Castle or the harbour area for a varied mix of culture and technology.
- Check current admission discounts for students and groups, as reduced prices are often available with valid identification or larger parties.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Drinking Water
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
- Visitor Center
Getting There
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Train + Bus from Copenhagen
Take a regional train from central Copenhagen to Helsingør Station, a journey that usually takes 45–50 minutes with frequent departures throughout the day. From the station, transfer to a local bus serving the route towards Fabriksvej, such as lines that stop near the museum, and expect around 10–15 minutes of travel plus a short walk. A combined return ticket for train and bus within the Greater Copenhagen area typically falls in the range of 120–180 DKK per adult, depending on ticket type and discounts.
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Train + Bus from Helsingør town centre
From Helsingør Station, board a local bus heading toward the industrial area south of the town where the museum is located; journey times are usually 10–15 minutes, with services running regularly on weekdays and somewhat less often in evenings and on Sundays. Standard single bus fares in the local zone are generally around 20–30 DKK when bought as a cash or card ticket, and travel cards or passes may lower the cost.
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Car or Taxi from Helsingør
If you are already in Helsingør or nearby Snekkersten, driving to the museum via the town’s ring roads takes about 10–15 minutes, depending on traffic. There is typically parking available close to the museum entrance, though it can fill at peak times such as school holidays. A short taxi ride from central Helsingør normally takes under 15 minutes and can cost in the region of 120–200 DKK one way, varying with waiting time and traffic conditions.
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Bicycle from Helsingør or Snekkersten
Cycling from central Helsingør or Snekkersten is a practical option in good weather, with typical journey times of 15–25 minutes depending on your starting point and pace. The route passes through mixed urban and light industrial areas on mostly paved roads and paths, with gentle gradients suitable for casual cyclists. Remember that conditions can be windy near the coast and bring lights and reflective gear if you plan to return after dusk.
Danish Museum of Science and Technology location weather suitability
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Discover more about Danish Museum of Science and Technology
From Steam Power to Space Travel
The Danish Museum of Science and Technology unfolds inside vast, warehouse-like halls that once formed part of Helsingør’s industrial landscape. Today those lofty spaces are filled with heavy steel, polished brass and the faint scent of oil, as you walk past an extensive collection of steam engines, engines for ships, and early electrical machinery. Together they chart the leap from manual labour to mechanised power, and the way these breakthroughs reshaped Danish industry and daily life. A highlight for many is the aerospace section, where a genuine space capsule used by Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen offers an eye-level glimpse of human spaceflight. Standing beside it, surrounded by models, instruments and interpretive displays, you sense how an era of rockets and satellites grew out of centuries of mechanical experimentation.Iconic Cars, Bicycles and Everyday Mobility
One of the museum’s most atmospheric areas focuses on transport. Here, rows of vintage automobiles trace the story from the pioneering Hammel car of the late 19th century, via mid-century family favourites, to experimental electric vehicles like the Danish Ellert. Polished bodywork, chrome details and open hoods invite you to look closely at the engineering beneath the curves. Nearby, bicycles line up in imaginative displays that show how two wheels became a defining feature of Danish life. From high-wheeled contraptions to sturdy city bikes, the collection shows changes in design, materials and urban culture. Together with model trains, fire engines and rescue vehicles from around the 1960s, these sections reveal how mobility has shaped cities, work and leisure.Circuits, Screens and the Digital Age
Another wing of the museum explores the electronics that crept into homes and pockets across the 20th and 21st centuries. Early telephones, switchboards and radio sets stand beside the first televisions, tape recorders and bulky computers, illustrating how communication and entertainment moved from wires and valves to chips and touchscreens. Interactive elements and a dedicated gaming area bring the story right up to recent decades. Classic arcade cabinets, retro game consoles and more modern setups show how play, programming and digital creativity converged. For many visitors, there is a sense of recognition in the consoles and screens they grew up with, framed here as part of a broader technological timeline.Danish Inventors and Technological Imagination
Throughout the museum, focused displays celebrate Danish innovators whose ideas travelled far beyond the country’s borders. Exhibits introduce the work of figures such as H.C. Ørsted, whose discovery of electromagnetism was fundamental to later electrical engineering, as well as pioneers of aviation and design whose experiments became milestones in global technology. These stories are interwoven with objects that range from delicate scientific instruments to prototypes and models. Together they show how curiosity, trial and error, and collaboration between engineers, scientists and craftspeople fed into practical solutions – from improved medical tools to more sustainable energy concepts.Family Workshops and Industrial Atmosphere
Despite its specialist subject matter, the museum is deliberately approachable. Large open floors make it easy to wander between themes, and there are dedicated activity spaces where children can build, test and tinker under gentle guidance. Temporary workshops, creative stations and occasional events add extra layers of discovery, especially during school holidays. The physical setting shapes the experience: parts of the museum remain only lightly heated, especially in winter, preserving the feel of an old factory where big machines once dominated the workday. Warm clothing is recommended in colder months, but the contrast adds to the sense of stepping into a working industrial environment rather than a polished showroom.Café, Shop and Time Well Spent
Close to the entrance, a small café offers simple meals, drinks and sweet treats, providing a comfortable pause between explorations. Large windows here frame glimpses of the surrounding industrial district and give a sense of the museum’s connection to the town’s working past. Adjacent shelves in the shop are stocked with science-themed toys, kits, books and souvenirs, many designed to spark further curiosity at home. Most visits naturally stretch over several hours, as there is plenty of scope to dive deep into a favourite topic – whether that is aviation, classic cars, early computers or the broader story of how technology shaped modern Denmark. The overall atmosphere encourages unhurried wandering, with enough variety to keep both enthusiasts and casual visitors engaged.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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'The Middle Ages and the Sound Dues' mural
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'Time of the shipyard' mural
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A hyper-realistic tribute to Helsingør's legendary shipyard, painted by American master Garin Baker.
Odd Fellow Logerne Helsingør
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Helsingør harbour
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Heracles and the Hydra
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Kronborg Castle Church
4.1 km
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Helsingborg City Hall
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A monumental red-brick city hall and coastal gateway, where neo-Gothic towers, National Romantic detail and civic stories overlook the Øresund in central Helsingborg.
Hornbæk Batteri
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WWII coastal fortress commanding the Øresund strait from Denmark's dramatic northern cliffs.
Falkonergården
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Hornbaek beach
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Country Market
11.3 km
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Fredensborg Palace
11.3 km
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Fredensborg Slotshave
11.4 km
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Unmissable attractions to see
Klostermoseskoven
0.3 km
A modest 19th‑century plantation forest on Helsingør’s industrial edge, Klostermoseskoven offers quiet paths, gentle hills and an easy dose of everyday Danish nature.
Tidens Tunnel
0.9 km
A once-ordinary Helsingør underpass transformed into a colorful ‘Tunnel of Time’, where evolving street art turns a daily shortcut into an urban gallery.
Vapnagaardsøen
1.2 km
A calm everyday lake tucked inside Helsingør’s largest housing estate, where simple paths, water, and community life create an understated urban oasis.
Master class Tunnel Art
1.2 km
A colourful urban underpass in Helsingør where curated street art transforms a simple tunnel into a living canvas of local stories and international styles.
Pindemosen sphagnummose
1.3 km
A small but evocative sphagnum bog on Helsingør’s edge, where soft peat, moss carpets and quiet wetland life offer a gentle, close-up encounter with Danish peatland nature.
Michael Wisniewski
1.3 km
A pair of everyday tunnels in Helsingør’s Vapnagaard transformed into a flowing naturalistic mural, where dandelions and local nature turn concrete into a gentle urban sanctuary.
Vapnagård Tunnel 2
1.4 km
A colourful underpass in Helsingør’s Vapnagård estate, where bold mural art transforms a simple pedestrian tunnel in Ponydalen into a vivid slice of everyday creativity.
Kingo Houses
1.4 km
A hillside tapestry of Jørn Utzon’s humane brick courtyard houses, weaving private walled gardens and expansive shared landscape into a landmark of Nordic modernism.
Grønne Vestkile
1.6 km
A protected green corridor of rolling fields, ponds and hedgerows on the western edge of Helsingør, offering calm everyday nature close to the city.
UNDER THE ROOF
1.8 km
Explore the mythic encounter of Heracles and the Hydra in this striking modern sculpture, set near Helsingør’s iconic Kronborg Castle and the scenic Øresund coastline.
Meulenborgskoven
2.0 km
A small, city-near forest on the edge of Helsingør, offering quiet paths, everyday nature and local character just a short step from suburban streets.
Flynderupgårdmuseet
2.0 km
A historic North Zealand manor farm where fields, animals and a working kitchen bring everyday Danish country life of the early 1900s vividly back to life.
Smørhullet
2.2 km
A snug, bowl-shaped neighborhood park in Helsingør where sledding hills, disc golf fairways and everyday dog walks share the same sheltered green hollow.
Egebæksvang
2.2 km
Coastal forest breathing space on North Zealand’s Øresund shore, with a simple plateau campsite where beech trees, sea views and low-key outdoor living meet.
Kysten
2.4 km
An unpretentious stretch of Helsingør’s seafront where town, horizon and the ever-busy Øresund strait meet in a calm, everyday coastal landscape.
Essential places to dine
Kao Gaeng
1.7 km
Unassuming neighbourhood Thai in Helsingør serving generous, flavour-packed curries and stir-fries, ideal for casual evening dinners or easy takeaway feasts.
Madonna Burgerbar
2.5 km
Hearty burgers, crispy fries and indulgent shakes in a no‑nonsense neighborhood burgerbar just beyond Helsingør’s historic streets.
Vecchia Maniera
2.7 km
Neighborhood-style Italian pizzeria in Helsingør serving stone-oven pizzas, homemade breads and simple comfort dishes in a casual, takeaway-friendly setting.
Sushi Taro
3.0 km
World-class sushi crafted by a championship chef in intimate, authentic surroundings.
Café Vivaldi
3.0 km
Bright all‑day café on Helsingør’s main pedestrian street, serving generous brunches, casual meals and relaxed drinks with a front‑row view of local street life.
Restauration ApS af 26.08.57
3.1 km
Casual, central Helsingør eatery on historic Stengade, serving hearty everyday dishes from late morning to evening amid the cobbled charm of the old town.
Amici Miei
3.1 km
Lively Italian trattoria on Helsingør’s main street, serving stone-oven pizza, hearty pasta and relaxed good times in a warm, rustic setting.
D'Angelo
3.1 km
Cozy Italian trattoria on Helsingør’s Stengade, serving hearty classics, seasonal menus and occasional live music in a warm, bustling old-town setting.
La Brasserie
3.1 km
Classic, no‑nonsense dining on Helsingør’s main street, serving hearty brasserie dishes in a casually traditional setting close to the harbour and castle.
Klaptræet
3.2 km
Cosy courtyard restaurant in old-town Helsingør, serving generous Danish smørrebrød, platters and seasonal lunch feasts in a former cinema backhouse.
Pakhuset
3.2 km
Casual Italian-style pizzeria tucked in a cosy inner courtyard off Helsingør’s main street, serving generous pizzas and pasta in a warm, everyday atmosphere.
Café Kaiser
3.2 km
Homemade Danish café on Helsingør's main street, serving quality brunch, smørrebrød, and warm dishes in a welcoming neighborhood setting.
Rib House
3.2 km
Casual steakhouse on Helsingør’s main street, serving generous spareribs and grills in a relaxed, family‑friendly setting close to the town’s historic sights.
Café Olai
3.2 km
Traditional Danish smørrebrød and hearty comfort food served with true Helsingør hygge in a snug, family-run restaurant on atmospheric Sct Olai Gade.
Bao Takeaway
3.3 km
Fast, flavourful Asian takeaway in the heart of Helsingør’s old town, serving budget-friendly Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese-style comfort food for easy evenings.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Prøvestencentret
0.5 km
A practical, car-friendly shopping hub in Helsingør, ideal for everyday essentials, free parking and quick errands between more traditional North Zealand sights.
Kids Coolshop Helsingør
0.6 km
Expertly curated toys for every age, where playtime possibilities meet personalized service.
Kvickly
0.7 km
Spacious Danish supermarket and home goods store in Helsingør’s Prøvestenscentret, ideal for stocking up on groceries, picnic supplies and everyday essentials.
Dansk
1.7 km
North Zealand's largest discount clothing store offering family fashion at 40–80% savings.
Intersport Helsingør
3.0 km
Centrally located in Helsingør Bycenter, this locally run Intersport blends big-brand sports gear with practical advice for active days in town, forest and along the Øresund.
Helsingør Bycenter
3.0 km
Compact, convenient and fully indoor, Helsingør Bycenter is the practical shopping heart of Helsingør, mixing everyday essentials, cafés and family-friendly comfort.
Kop & Kande
3.0 km
Danish homeware and kitchenware haven celebrating comfort, warmth, and the art of everyday living.
Normal
3.0 km
Smart, budgetvenligt pitstop i Helsingør Bycenter, hvor du hurtigt fylder kurven med beauty, rengøring og snacks til hverdagen og weekendturen.
ONLY
3.0 km
Central Helsingør outpost of Danish fashion brand ONLY, mixing trend-led denim, dresses and everyday essentials with plus-size and sports-inspired womenswear.
Tøjeksperten
3.0 km
Classic Danish menswear with professional styling in historic Helsingør
Dark Blue
3.0 km
Independent Helsingør skate and surf hub blending quality boards, cold‑water gear and streetwear in a compact, characterful old‑town shop.
Coco's Helsingør
3.1 km
Contemporary women's fashion in the heart of Helsingør's pedestrian shopping district.
Mercuri
3.1 km
A small, curated fashion boutique in Helsingør’s historic centre, blending Scandinavian-inspired style with a relaxed, personal shopping atmosphere.
Puslespilsbutikken
3.1 km
Denmark’s only dedicated jigsaw puzzle shop – a cozy Helsingør courtyard gem stacked floor to ceiling with colourful puzzles for families, collectors and curious browsers.
Lynhjems Eftf Ole Jensen
3.1 km
Traditional Helsingør cheesemonger and delicatessen packed with Danish and international flavours, perfect for picnic supplies, edible souvenirs and gourmet treats.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Kardusen
0.6 km
Casual wine bar in central Helsingør offering relaxed evenings and accessible pricing.
12`er Pubben
2.4 km
Unpretentious neighborhood bodega in Helsingør with billiards, sports on TV and cold beers, offering an authentic slice of Danish local bar life.
Gefion Bodega
2.5 km
Unpretentious neighbourhood bar in Helsingør offering classic Danish bodega atmosphere, simple drinks and a relaxed glimpse into everyday local life.
Head/Foam
3.0 km
Modern neighbourhood bar near Helsingør’s historic centre, pouring craft beer and cocktails from midday to the early hours in a lively, social setting.
Helsingør Musikteater
3.2 km
Historic theatre and bar hosting live concerts, exhibitions, and dinner events in central Elsinore.
Axelhus Udeservering
3.3 km
Open-air corner bar on Bjergegade, where simple food, cold beer and Axeltorv’s street life come together in the historic heart of Helsingør.
Banana joe
3.3 km
Compact late-night bar above Helsingør’s nightlife strip, serving straightforward drinks, warm lighting and a relaxed local vibe long after the streets quieten.
Pitten Sport Bar
3.4 km
Straightforward sports, cold beer and local Helsingør character in a relaxed neighbourhood bar just a short stroll from the harbour and historic centre.
Hold-An
3.4 km
Unfussy beer hall and local bar in central Helsingør, pouring cold brews, simple bites and everyday Danish hygge from late morning to late night.
Axelhus
3.4 km
Casual bodega and burger bar in Helsingør's old town, open late on weekends with beer and Danish comfort food.
Strandborg
3.4 km
Waterfront bar and restaurant where Helsingør's harbor views meet casual Nordic dining and evening social scene.
Holger
3.5 km
Cozy cellar bodega on Helsingør’s Stengade, pouring inexpensive beers and spirits, with live music nights and a laid-back local crowd deep into the night.
Joker Bar
3.6 km
Relaxed Danish bar offering casual drinks and friendly conversation in historic Helsingør.
Brewski
8.9 km
Craft beer excellence in the heart of Helsingborg, where global brewing traditions meet Nordic innovation.
Oddies Beach Bar
15.5 km
Relaxed beach bar on the sand at Rungsted Havn, blending Nordic coastal charm with a hint of tropical island mood and sweeping Øresund sea views.
Nightclubs & after hour spots
Walther's grillkylling og svuppeklub
1.5 km
Intimate neighborhood nightclub in Helsingør with loud music, simple drinks, and a playful local vibe behind an unassuming facade on Rødegårdsvej.
Rustik
3.0 km
Helsingør's premier weekend nightclub with craft cocktails and high-energy dancing until dawn.
Retro
3.3 km
High-energy weekend nightclub in central Helsingør, mixing big-room beats, bright lights and a young crowd in what calls itself the largest club north of Copenhagen.
Socialz
19.3 km
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SIGURD CPH
35.4 km
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Afrobeat Palace Nightclub
35.9 km
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Den Dansende Viking
36.6 km
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RUST Natklub
36.8 km
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Temple Bar
37.0 km
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Culture Box
37.4 km
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Falafelberg
37.4 km
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Mini Bar
37.8 km
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Moon Club
37.9 km
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Mirage
37.9 km
Dive into the electrifying nightlife at Mirage, Copenhagen's premier night club for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and entertainment.
Arch
37.9 km
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For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Fun-filled
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- Scenic
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Industrial Designs
- Modern Designs
For the architecture buff
- Industrial
- Landmarks
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- Photo Spots
- Architectural Shots
- Reel-Friendly
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Low Impact
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Photowalk
- Day Trip
- Roadtrip Stop
- Festival / Event Nearby
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Child Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Wheelchair Access
