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Art & Design in the Heart of Jutland

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ART & DESIGN

WE TAKE ART AND DESIGN SERIOUSLY

Like food on the table and water in the glass, art and design are essential ingredients in life. Art pits good against evil. Life against death. It helps us to experience life and question the way we live it. Design helps us navigate the world. We are enriched. That’s how it is today. And that’s how it’s always been. In the Heart of Jutland, we take art and design seriously. You will feel it when you go from place to place.

Selected experiences in arts and culture

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Fjordenhus

Fjordenhus is Olafur Eliasson’s iconic building on Vejle’s waterfront and the headquarters of Kirk Kapital A/S.

Fjordenhus in Vejle

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Designwalk Kolding - on your own

Explore the design city of Kolding and see its beautiful squares and buildings. The route is about 3.5 km and takes you past the city’s most iconic designs.

Designwalk Kolding - on your own

Chimpanser i Sandskulpturparken ved Lalandia

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Sand sculpture park in Billund

The beautiful sand sculpture park is the size of a football pitch and is a wonderful experience for the whole family.

Sandskulpturpark i Billund

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Arts and crafts galleries in Kolding

Kolding and the surroundings are full of art and design, and you will find many galleries and artisans here. They work with many different forms of art, including paintings, ceramics, weaving, etc. Discover the galleries and get inspired.

Sculpture park Billund - People through sculpture

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Billund Sculpture Park - A scenic sculpture experience for the whole family

Billund Sculpture Park offers a peaceful 1.3 km trail lined with 19–22 permanent sculptures beside Billund Stream — a perfect blend of art and nature. The park is free, open year-round and ideal for a relaxing walk, family outing or quiet contemplation.

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Art and monuments in Fredericia

Works of art and monuments in Fredericia

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Other experiences in art and design

The area surrounding Billund, Kolding and Vejle also houses a lot of experiences and activities in art and design.

In this space we have found the ones that you do not want to miss.

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Trapholt in Kolding - Museum of modern art and design

Are you into modern art and Danish design? At Trapholt you can experience changing modern art exhibitions. You can also see Trapholt's large collection of Danish furniture designs.

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Koldinghus - Royal castle offering various Renaissance experiences in the heart of Kolding

At Koldinghus, the possibilities are many. Try e.g. renaissance dancing, fencing, mead tasting or a tour of the old royal castle. You can even plan the children's birthday.

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Designwalk Kolding - A self-guided city walk exploring Kolding’s design DNA

Kolding is a proud member of UNESCO’s Creative Cities network – and with the Designwalk, you get to explore why. This self-guided walk takes you through the city’s design highlights, from modern architecture to cultural hubs, letting you discover the creative soul of Kolding at your own pace.

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Arts and crafts galleries in Kolding

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Fifleriet in Kolding - Creative workshop with various activities

Let your creative side show and have fun tinkering with family or friends.

Two people by a water globe in the garden of the old citizen’s house in Kolding.

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Det Gamle Borgerhus - Koldings eldest house placed in the middle of the city

The old timbered house is Kolding's oldest preserved house and has over 400 years of history. Today, the building works as an exhibition for artists.

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Art and architecture in Vejle

Vejle is known for its striking art and architecture. Modern architectural landmarks stand side by side with beautiful historic buildings, while renowned Danish and international architects and artists have left their mark on the city and helped shape Vejle’s distinctive character.

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Galleries and art workshops in Vejle

In the exciting surroundings of the smaller galleries you are able to explore the diversity of art in all forms and shades. In the creative workshops of the craftsmen you are able to follow the creating of these unique pieces of art.

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Bølgen - The Wave

With a view of Vejle Fjord, the Vejle Fjord Bridge and the Skyttehus peninsula, you will find Bølgen - or "The Wave" in English, which has been awarded an array of awards. It is now known as a symbol of the town. The exclusive and significant building consists of five tiled, wavey facades. Every wave is of nine floors and in total consists of 20 different apartments.

Landskabsskulptur Robert Jacobsen - Jean Clareboudt

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Landscape sculptures Robert Jacobsen - Jean Clareboudt

The artwork of landscape sculpture Robert Jacobsen and Jean Clareboudt consists of nine different sculptures, which are all part of one artwork.

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Vejle Art Museum

Be inspired by art at Vejle Art Museum. The Vejle Museums invite everybody to take part in art explorations, which have relevance and point of departure in every day life and life in general.