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History & Culture

KONGERNES JELLING
The royal power center Kongernes Jelling was built to impress everyone. An area the size of 20 football fields was fortified with a 4-meter-high palisade. Step into history. See Denmark’s “birth certificate.” Experience how royal power manifested itself with overwhelming force.

Kongernes Jelling still captivates today. Bold storytelling invites you into a dialogue with history. Artist Ingvar Cronhammar’s installation illustrates the size of the Viking fortress. Inside, new technology and chalk drawings draw you further into the story.

This is a place of records. Here you find the Viking Age’s largest construction, the world’s largest rune stone, and the largest ship setting. The palisades alone required more than 4,000 full-grown oak trees – a massive effort that cost strength, limbs, and lives.

Art & Design

KOLDINGHUS – FROM ROYAL CASTLE TO NEW DESIGN
In the mid-1200s, the king built Koldinghus to guard the border between Denmark and Schleswig. After a fatal fire in 1808, the castle lay in ruins. Today it has been reconstructed in a way that makes the ruin itself part of the attraction, while housing a powerhouse museum of art and culture.

Through the centuries, Koldinghus was rebuilt many times, often after fires. The fire of 1808 left it in ruins for nearly 100 years before reconstruction began.

Architects Inger and Johannes Exner decided to let the ruin remain visible, using wood and steel in the new supporting structures. Their design was awarded the Europa Nostra Prize in 1993.

History & Culture

CHRISTIANSFELD
In 1771, the Moravian Church in Herrnhut was invited by King Christian VII to build a settlement in Christiansfeld. They accepted and built a town from scratch. Following their traditional town plan, the settlement is so well-preserved that Christiansfeld is today on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

The invitation may have puzzled the Moravians. The previous king, Christian VI, had expelled them. But in the spirit of the Enlightenment, Christian VII welcomed them back, hoping they would bring growth and prosperity to Schleswig.

By the early 1800s, more than 700 people and 21 different crafts had moved to the town. Among them must have been bakers, since Christiansfeld is still famous for its gingerbread.

Art & Design

TRAPHOLT
Visit Trapholt, the museum for modern art and design. The architecture itself is an attraction, built around a central museum street. Trapholt invites your imagination to dance with changing exhibitions of Danish and international artists and designers.

See Arne Jacobsen’s Kubeflex summer house – the only one of its kind. Create your own exhibition from the collection in “YOUR Exhibition.”

Trapholt is beautifully situated, winding through a sculpture park and gardens above Kolding Fjord. From the museum and café, you can enjoy panoramic views. The design shop offers a wide selection of Danish and international interior design.

Gastronomy

Gastronomic Hotspot Vejle
Embark on a gastronomic journey in Vejle, where a vibrant ecosystem of restaurants awaits – from street food stalls and social dining to Michelin-starred experiences. Everywhere, local ingredients play the starring role.

Gastronomic Hotspot Kolding
Discover Kolding’s exciting culinary scene, with high-class restaurants often housed in historical settings – from converted factory buildings to the dungeon beneath the old royal castle.

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Art & Design – LEGO HOUSE®
PLAY WITH SHAPES IN LEGO HOUSE®
The dream of the ultimate LEGO® experience has come true. Designed by world-renowned architect Bjarke Ingels, the building itself invites play, based on the iconic 2x4 LEGO brick. Explore endless hands-on zones: build sea creatures, flowers, and cities, make movies, and control interactive robots.

On the top floors, admire spectacular models by AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO). In the basement, travel back in time through almost every LEGO set ever produced.

Gastronomy – Outdoors

Skærsøgaard Vineyard
Located in the EU’s northernmost and Denmark’s only wine appellation, Skærsøgaard produces award-winning wines. Its signature wine “DONS” has Protected Designation of Origin status. With long, light summer nights and slow aromatic ripening, the wines carry the character of Danish nature. Since 2001, Skærsøgaard has won medals annually at the Danish Wine Show and more than 100 international medals since 2006.

Grand Royal
After Michelin-starred restaurant MeMu closed in 2023, it quickly reopened with a new name and concept. Within months, Grand Royal earned its own Michelin star.

LYST
Located in the iconic Fjordenhus in Vejle, LYST offers a unique 20-course menu shaped daily by the seasons, the weather, and the four elements: Air, Fire, Water, Earth. Created with Olafur Eliasson’s Studio Other Spaces, this is a 4-hour immersive dining experience.

History & Culture

Spa Experience – Queen Dorothea’s Bathhouse
Enjoy wellness in historic surroundings at Queen Dorothea’s Bathhouse. Facilities include sauna, relaxation pool, steam bath, outdoor spa, and a wide range of treatments. Entrance is available Sunday–Friday (with treatments required on Saturdays).

Outdoors (casual outdoor)

Seven-Year Lakes – Frederikshåb Plantation – Guided Hike
The Seven-Year Lakes are currently one of Denmark’s top natural attractions. High water levels have flooded trails, creating a mysterious and unique hiking experience.
Guided hike at the Seven-Year Lakes