KRUDT | The Powder Works Museum in Frederiksværk – Historic Gunpowder Production and Family Adventure

Photo: Industrimuseet Frederiks Værk

KRUDT | The Powder Works Museum in Frederiksværk – Historic Gunpowder Production and Family Adventure

Photo: Sarah Rønholt

KRUDT | The Powder Works Museum in Frederiksværk – Historic Gunpowder Production and Family Adventure

Photo: Industrimuseet Frederiks Værk

KRUDT | The Powder Works Museum in Frederiksværk – Historic Gunpowder Production and Family Adventure

Unique Powder Mills in Scenic Surroundings

Along Frederiksværk’s canal, a row of powder mills stand, each with its own story and function. You can experience how the original machines, driven by water wheels or electric motors, produced gunpowder for both military and civilian use.

Water-powered Machines and Engaging Storytelling

The well-preserved buildings showcase the original machines, some still operational. The new audio tour, "Mind Your Language!," guides visitors on an interactive walk, delivering an immersive experience of life at the gunpowder mill.

The Dangers of Gunpowder Production and Safety Precautions

Gunpowder production was hazardous work, and the museum shares insights into the necessary safety measures. The landscape features protective embankments and tall trees that reflect the risks of explosions faced by workers.

Opening Hours & Admission 2025

  • May 29 - June 29, 2025 | Thursday-Sunday 11:00-16:00
    July 1 - August 10, 2025 | Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-16:00
    August 14 - September 21, 2025 | Thursday-Sunday 11:00-16:00
    October 11 - October 19, 2025 | Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-16:00
  • Admission: DKK 80.00 | Free admission for children and young people under 18. The ticket grants access to both the Powder Mill and the Arsenal in Frederiksværk.

Historical Insights and Unique Buildings

The Frederiksværk Powder Mill, founded by Major General J.F. Classen in 1758, played an essential role in supplying gunpowder for over 200 years. This impressive site is among Denmark's best-preserved industrial heritage locations, earning Frederiksværk recognition as one of Denmark's 25 finest industrial landmarks in 2007.

The museum includes original buildings like the Charcoal Burner and the Sulfur and Saltpeter Storage, dating back to the 1760s. These buildings offer rare insights into early gunpowder production, showing how materials like charcoal and Saltpeter were meticulously processed to create the necessary gunpowder compositions for both army and navy during times of peace and war.

As a visitor, you gain a sense of the strict safety measures that are crucial to worker protection. Stories of hazardous working conditions reflect the ever-present threat of explosion—a reality that shaped the surrounding landscape, marked by protective embankments and other safeguarding structures.

A visit to the Powder Mill Museum provides a unique glimpse into industrial history, scenic walks along the canal, and the dramatic stories of gunpowder production’s challenges and uses.

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