Sommer's Automobile Museum

Sommer’s Automobile Museum presents Ole Sommer’s private collection of almost 80 cars, engines and related exhibits with a strong focus on Jaguar and Volvo models. The museum occupies a purpose-built, multi-storey building in Nærum and showcases vehicles and engineering from early motoring through the 1950s–1960s.

The site is run by the museum and publishes practical visitor information (hours, exhibitions and contact details) on its official website. The collection also includes car, ship and aircraft engines and designs connected to the founder’s work.

Short introduction

Small, focused displays of road cars and engines arranged across multiple floors; exhibits mix restored vehicles, engineering artifacts and information panels.

Look out for:

• Strong representation of Jaguar and Volvo models spanning prewar to mid-20th century.

• Engine displays including automotive, ship and aircraft examples and founder Ole Sommer’s designs.

• Intimate presentation typical of a private collection rather than a large national museum.

• Rotating special exhibitions — check the museum website for current shows and any exhibition pricing.

Best way to experience it:

Visit on a Saturday or Sunday when the museum is regularly open (check the official site before you go). Allow 60–90 minutes to see multiple floors and read exhibit notes; combine with a short walk from Nærum station or drive and use the on-site parking if arriving by car.

• Regular opening hours listed on the official site: Saturdays and Sundays (confirm current times online).

• Special-exhibition pricing is published by the museum (check the site for current rates).

• On-site parking available; public-transport route: S‑train to Jægersborg + Nærumbanen to Nærum (about a 700 m walk).

• Contact details (phone and email) and up-to-date visitor info are on the museum website.