IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF KINGS
Cultural history is rooted in the heart of Jutland. Once upon a time, we were at the end of the world during the Ice Age, and ever since, Europe has met Scandinavia right here. Denmark was born right here in the heart of Jutland.
We have transformed castles into cultural beacons at the crossroads of history and culture, art and design. Here you will find places with stories so powerful they are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Come and engage with history or meet it with curious fingers. Join us as we turn great stories into living narratives.
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Start your time travel with UNESCO World Heritage: Viking fortress Kongernes Jelling (Home of the Viking Kings), where Denmark got its birth certificate.
Continue your journey and lunch like a Viking at Café SEJD, next to Kongernes Jelling, and enjoy the afternoon in the open air with a hike from the large Viking monument to the Ravning Bridge or a visit to the Iron Age Village in Vingsted, part of Vejle Museums (free admission).
Go forward in time. To Koldinghus: what once was one of Denmark's most important royal castles, is now a world-class attraction. Enjoy the 750-year-old royal castle - and check their calendar to not miss any interesting activities. Alternatively, choose other highlights in Kolding, such as UNESCO World Heritage Site Christiansfeld, where you can stay overnight. Here, King Christian VII gave the Herrnhut Church of the Brethren permission to build a town with unique architecture in 1773.
Stop on your way at Skamlingsbanken, between Kolding and Christiansfeld, which plays a role in the birth of the nation-states and drawing the border between Germany and Denmark. A dispute that was not resolved until after World War I.
Finish with a modern sight: Trapholt Museum in Kolding. Trapholt presents a steady succession of exhibitions on art and design, including a large collection of Danish furniture design. Note: The museum reopens in 2027 with even more exhibitions to look forward to.
Come and live the story.
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The area around Billund, Kolding and Vejle hosts various experiences and activities within History and Culture
Here we have found some of the ones that feel you cannot miss
The Merchant's House in Bindeballe currently still functions as such as well as a museum. Both inside and outside signs, exhibition items and inventory will remind you, of what things used to look like.
Experience the UNESCO city of Christiansfeld. Visit the Sister House at the Museum Kolding, explore the exhibitions, and join a guided tour where you can get up close to the city's history and traditi...
Discover the history of Christiansfeld and become part of special traditions. Throughout the year, you can taste the famous traditional honey cake. The annual Wine Festival will be extra special in this historic environment. And have you ever spent a night in a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Egtved Museum er et lokalhistorisk museum, som udstiller genstande fra forskellige historiske perioder fra stenalder til 1900-tallet. Egtved Museum drives af Egtved Museumsforening, som blev stiftet i 1982.
Egtved Museum is a local history museum, which exhibits artifacts from various historical periods from the stone age until the 1900s.
One of Europe's most well preserved findings of the bronze age was done in Egtved near Vejle, as a young woman of the bronze age was found in a burial mound. The Museums of Vejle tell the story of the Grave of the Egtved Girl.
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.
Visit the Kongeaamuseum and learn more about the fascinating history of Vamdrup and the surrounding area.
Experience the old country atmosphere at Brødsgård which is in a beautiful natural area and learn about the old agriculture.
Take a digital journey through Skamlingbanken’s fascinating history and its four central themes: the beauty of nature, the importance of the place, the power of speech, and the strength of community.
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Skamlingsbanken is one of Denmark's natural gems – here there are walks, views, history and coffee.
In the heart of Kolding lies Staldgården – a place whose history is closely interwoven with that of the entire city.
