Fredericia
History in The Heart of Jutland
History, nature, experiences and gastronomy
The town of Fredericia is located right on the Little Belt. Here you will find experiences for the whole family. The town itself has a unique history. It was founded in 1660 as a fortress, which according to the dogmas of the time, had to be inhabited in order to function. As a result, 3 villages were abandoned, and about 40 families were forced to move to the town. Only after 1864 did the fortress lose its military importance.
Today, the town greets you with plenty of history and culture. There is a chance to see porpoises up close here when you go on a whale safari, and you can get the whole fascinating story of the town if you take a walk in the town with an electronic guide in your ear or a live guide at your fingertips.
The greatest experiences in Fredericia
In Fredericia you can experience everything from history, culture, nature to world class gastronomy - read of the three biggest experiences here
Enjoy a unique experience at the top of the elder Little Belt Bridge
The greatest natural park in Denmark - right at the Little Belt. Interesting stories and pretty nature
The ramparts of Fredericia presents a unique story, which is best experienced on the ramparts
3 udvalgte oplevelser i Fredericia
News: Free city buses in Fredericia!
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… Fredericia fik sin vold, fordi byen blev anlagt som kongelig fæstningsby i 1650?
Fredericia blev grundlagt af Frederik 3. som en ny fæstningsby, der skulle beskytte Danmark mod angreb og styrke forsvaret i Jylland. Volden rundt om byen var altså et militært anlæg med bastioner, grave og porte, bygget som en del af datidens moderne forsvarssystem. Senere fik volden også stor betydning under slaget ved Fredericia den 6. juli 1849, hvor fæstningen blev et vigtigt dansk forsvarspunkt. I dag er volden noget af det, der gør Fredericia helt unik for Danmark.
