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In the arms of Mother Nature in The Heart of Jutland

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Get out into nature. Relax. Be free.

We humans are made for something other, than what we do most. Instead of sitting, we should be outdoors. Instead of stressing, we need to inhale deeply and breathe out. We should be going for a walk. We should feel the wind in our hair. It does us good. Just two hours a week outdoors, and you will feel healthier and better than most. Here - in the Heart of Jutland - you have every opportunity to get out. The landscape, so generously left by the Ice Age, is unique and dramatic. With tunnel and meltwater valleys, hilly terminal moraines and many other good things, which has given us the best terrain in Denmark for everything you want to do and experience in the great outdoors. And if you wish to hike, stroll, cycle or lie on a hill and watch the clouds, we are happy to share our nature with you.

Opdag Billunds små perler – tre ruter i Billund og omegn

Billund og omegn gemmer på meget mere, end man lige tror.
Små steder, rolige landskaber og oplevelser, der gør indtryk. Vi kalder dem Billunds små perler – og har samlet dem som perler på en snor i tre overskuelige ruter, der gør det nemt for dig at opdage de oplevelser, du ellers let ville køre forbi.

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Small Wonders - The Heather Route

The Heath Route takes you on a journey through Denmark’s history around Billund.

Photo: Richard Clark

Small Wonders - The Gastronomy Route

The Gastronomic Route guides you to culinary experiences in the Heart of Jutland

Photo: Raimonda Kulikauskiene© Destination Trekantområdet

Small Wonders - The Art Route

The Art Route guides you to works of art and artistic experiences in the Heart of Jutland

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Nature experiences in Billund

The Billund area offers many opportunities to be active together as a family, get fresh air and get moving. See your options here:

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Nature experiences in Fredericia

Fredericia is right by the fjord an includes phenomenal experiences of nature. Both around the ramparts, which circle the town, and in the woods and beachest, which lay a bit outside of the town.

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Nature and Outdoor in Kolding

In Kolding you will have great experiences in water and forestry areas. Go on a hike around Noret in Hejlsminde or visit the woods close to the city with a vary of different trails and the exploration centre Harteværket.

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Go explore the nature of Vejle

In Vejle you are also very close to the water. With its various beaches and large forested area it is great destination, if you wish to experience Danish nature up close.

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Nature park Little Belt

The nature park has unique landscapes, which surrounds the belt. It stretches from Trelde Næs in the north to Hejlsminde in the south.

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Skamlingsbanken

Skamlingsbanken is nicely placed with a view of Little Belt. At this place you will find a restaurant as well as memorials of the past.

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Hiking in Vejle

Do you want to go on a hiking holiday for a few weeks - og maybe just hike for a few days? In Vejle you are given the choice of five different popular trails.

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Hiking at Grene Sande by Billund

Experience in-land dunes, heather, bog and woods on a hiking stroll to Grene Sande.

Løverodde og Stenderupskov i Naturpark Lillebælt

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Stenderup Forests near Kolding

A visit to the Stenderup-woods presents you with steep slops and great views of the islands Fænø and Fænø Kalv.

Other experiences for you to enjoy nature

The area surrounding Fredericia, Billund, Kolding and Vejle invites you to various experiences of nature

Here you may find the ones that we feel, you cannot miss

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Fishing in Kolding

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The Geographical Gardens in Kolding

The Geographical Garden in Kolding is a green oasis for both children and adults. Explore Japan, China, Korea, North America, Canada, and South America in the 100-year-old garden.

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Dog parks in Kolding

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Fishing in Billund and the surrounding area

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Forest Marielund - beautiful forrest in the middle of Kolding

Discover Kolding's urban forest, which has an extremely rich wildlife and a varied vegetation, a swamp with beautiful trees and rare plants and mushrooms.

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Hiking paths in Vejle

Pathways, lookout towers and boat rentals allow you easy access to Vejle's landscapes of fjords, lakes, wetlands, woods, plantages, deep valleys, unique oak thickets and heath areas. 12 suggestions to explore gets you a long way, but there are obviously more to explore.

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Great experiences of nature in Vejle

Vejle's nature has everything for the outdoor-enthusiast. Vejle is part of Denmark's most beautiful and contrasting nature. Along Vejle Fjord, beech forests paint the slopes green. The valleys of Grejsdalen and Vejle Ådal go gracefully through the landscape. Fårup Lake and Rørbæk Lake lie idyllically in hilly terrain. And the old commerce road Hærvejen runs right through it all – from the springs of Gudenåen and Skjern Å at Tinnet Krat to the plantations and the open landscape with dunes at Randbøl Hede.

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Noret - nature area in Hejlsminde - close to Christiansfeld

Noret in Hejlsminde offers a unique nature experience with rich birdlife and beautiful surroundings. This tranquil area is ideal for hiking and relaxation near Christiansfeld, where you can enjoy the quiet and breathtaking nature.

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"The Row Mountains" - Take a walk in the beautiful mountains in Billund

Rækkebjerge stretches as a 2 km long, 25 meters wide, and up to 9 meters high sand ridge along Simmelmose – a rare sight in the otherwise flat landscape. Follow the sandy path winding through the heath-covered sand tops. There is public access to Rækkebjerge from the parking lot at Sdr. Egegårdsvej.

Foraging route on Trelde Næs

Trelde Næs' foraging route takes you to the area's many edible herbs and plants.

Photo: Gl. Aalbo Camping

Beaches in Kolding

A boy is looking at a fossil held by the nature guide.

Pebble and fossil hunting at Lillebælt

Hunt for specimens of Little Belt’s many different beach pebbles and fossils along the coast.

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Leaflets for hiking in Vejle and the surrounding area

Vejle's beautiful nature is easily accessible. Everywhere you will find marked hiking trails, from the short walk of a few kilometers to long hikes lasting several days. A range of walking leaflets will help you on your way. Some are also available in printed versions at VisitVejle.