The museum is located by Skjoldenæsholm Manor and beautifully set in green surroundings.
A tram venture As one of the world’s leading tramway museums, Sporvejsmuseet Skjoldenæsholm (The Danish Tramway Museum) comprises not just historic trams, but also historic buses, beautiful scenery and period buildings. Located in the centre of Zealand, the museum is a favourite destination for families and tram fans from all over the world. By Signe Hansen | Photos: Sporvejsmuseet Skjoldenæsholm
Though there have been no public trams running in Denmark since 1972, the history and charm of the trams continue to thrive at Sporvejsmuseet Skjoldenæsholm. Since opening four decades ago, the museum has continuously expanded both its collection of trams and the activities taking place. “We have built the museum up to be a Denmark-based international tram mu56 | Issue 126 | July 2019
seum,” explains chairman of the Danish Tramway Historical Society, Mikael Lund. “Today, we’re considered one of the world’s five leading tram museums, and we have travellers coming from all over the world to visit Sporvejsmuseet.” In total, the museum comprises 90 trams and 50 historic buses exhibited over a number of buildings. Further-
more, thanks to an old railway embankment, guests can enjoy a 1.8-kilometre tram ride into the surrounding forest, at the end of which many choose to enjoy their lunch at the lovely picnic and cafe area.
Not just for tram enthusiasts Having expanded with five new buildings over the last decade, the museum today comprises much more than just trams. There is a separate bus exhibition, and, between two buildings, an authentic shopping street from the time between the 1940s and the ‘70s has been created. “We do everything we can to attract as many visitors as possible, also those