The Ahlefeldt family has had a passion for collecting for generations. The current Count's father, Claus Ahlefeldt, in particular, began in the 1960s the foundations for the impressive collection of aircraft and vehicles that is now on display at Egeskov. The criterion for recording and exhibiting vehicles is not necessarily the finest, expensive cars, but cars that evoke personal memories or have a unique history.

Every year, the collection is presented with a renewed focus on periods or themes. This season, we focus on our unique vehicles from the 1950s, where you can see some of the most iconic ones. At the same time, we have dedicated a building wing to the Museum, where the Count has selected a number of the collection's commercial vehicles.

More than 100 vehicles from the beginning of the last century to the early 1980s are on display in the impressive hall, which used to be one of the largest thatched barns in Scandinavia. The diversity of the exhibition makes it one of the country's most interesting and family-friendly; you'll see vehicles that were commonplace on Danish roads and cars, aeroplanes and helicopters that you can only dream about.

The Motorcycle Exhibition contains a fine collection of motorcycles arranged in chronological order. This provides an interesting insight into the evolution of the machines in design and craftsmanship. From the European and American models from the 1920s to examples from the 1980s, the Asian production of motorcycles in particular can be closely studied. The exhibition showcases more than 50 different motorcycles from more than 30 different manufacturers. From the finest designs to the best craftsmanship.

Based on an idea from Count Michael Ahlefeldt, the motorcycles are presented in an unconventional way. They are raised from the floor, floating at eye level, where you get an even better view of the small details of the beautiful machines. This setup turns the extraordinary machines into works of art.

In the Motorcycle exhibition you will also find examples of the finest production of Danish vehicles. For example, you can see a DISA V100 from the 1950s, the result of Maersk's more unknown motorbike adventure, and the special Nimbus from 1920, which is still known as the ‘Kakkelovnsrøret’ (the stovepipe) due to its distinctive design. You'll also find more examples of Danish craftsmanship on the first floor of the Veteran Museum, where several Danish-made mopeds are on display.

In this exhibition, you step into the 1800s, when industry was booming and the previous limits of mechanical technology were challenged. It was a time of experimentation with everything from agricultural machinery to bicycles and the first versions of motorcycles and cars powered by both electricity and steam. The exhibition shows the development and later advances that were achieved in the early 1900s. One.

We have the stories of several of the most crucial Danish pioneers of Danish engineering. The pioneer J.C.H. Ellehammer has his own exhibition, where we can present an original model of the Danish genius. In addition, the story of Georg Mathiasen and Jens Hölterman's first engines for pedal bikes, which were sold to England and Belgium, among other countries. And of course, you can also see later examples from DKW, founded by Jørgen Skafte Rasmussen, who innovated the outboard motor behind the saddle.

You can also delve into the history of the bicycle and see examples of some of the earliest ones from the middle and second half of the 19th century. You can see the evolution from classic tumblers, boneshakers and tricycles to modernized models in the 1890s. Including side-by-side tandem bikes and some of the first racing bikes that were involved in early versions of the “motorpace” discipline.