Welcome to Kolding

Kolding's streets are full of atmosphere and traces of the past – and you don't need to step inside a museum to discover the city's history. From Akseltorv, named after the axles of farmers' carts, to the oldest houses in Helligkorsgade and reminders of the Battle of Kolding, stories are never far away.

Head out to Skamlingsbanken, explore the picturesque villages of Southern Jutland, or continue south to Christiansfeld. Its straight streets, distinctive yellow-brick houses and history as a Moravian Church settlement have earned the town a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Kolding makes a great base for combining city life, culture and history with nature and day trips into the surrounding area.

... Koldinghus once burned down after Spanish soldiers got a little too enthusiastic with the castle's tiled stoves? The soldiers were quartered at Koldinghus in 1808 during the Napoleonic Wars, and the resulting fire left the castle in ruins.

For more than a century, the ruins stood above the town before Koldinghus was eventually restored. Today, you can still see the striking meeting between the old ruins and newer architecture as you explore the castle.

Geografisk Have is a green retreat in the middle of Kolding and a botanical garden built on a special idea. The garden began to take shape in 1918, and in 1925 gardener Aksel Olsen laid the foundations for the garden you see today: a place where plants from the same parts of the world were brought together under similar growing conditions.

Today, Geografisk Have covers 14 hectares, with paths, gardens and plenty of places to slow down. It's also a local favourite for picnics, barbecues and birthday gatherings.

Kolding's history stretches beyond the city itself. At Koldinghus, you can get close to stories of kings, wars and life around the old castle, while Staldgården tells more about the people and events that have left their mark over the years.

Just south of Kolding lies Skamlingsbanken, a historic gathering place for large public meetings and national events. Continue to Christiansfeld and you'll discover the distinctive planned Moravian Church settlement, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

And a tip while you're there: don't leave without trying the famous honey cakes Christiansfeld is known for!