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History & Culture in the Heart of Jutland
History and Culture
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.
Take a journey through time in the footsteps of the kings
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.
Seven historic sites near the Danish-German border!
Selected Culture and History experiences
We use the last 400 years of history of agriculture, industry and tourism as the framework for different museum experiences that you feel up close. From bright summer stories at Museumsgården Karensminde to poignant memories in SPOR af Besættelsen.
The Culture Museum inform you of Danish history with a focus on Vejle - from ancient times up until today.
An experience that houses good stories of police work and the occupation of Denmark during World War II.
Be informed of one of the most important events in Danish history.
Go on a journey through time back to the iron age at the exploration centre in Vingsted.
Other experiences in history and culture
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 Bindeballe Merchant's House
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.
Christiansfeld | Museum Kolding in Søstrehuset
If you are looking for tourist brochures, an overview of current events or guided tours in Christiansfeld, the Christiansfeld | Museum Kolding is the place you should visit!
Christiansfeld - UNESCO World Heritage
Egtved Museum
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.
The Grave of the Egtved Girl
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.
Koldinghus - Royal Castle in the center of Kolding
An experience you will never forget | At Koldinghus you can try Renaissance dance, mystery, fencing. Take a guided tour of the old royal castle.
Kongeaamuseet - Museum in Vamdrup just out side Kolding
Visit the Kongeåmuseet in Vamdrup – discover the railway history and border zone at Kongeåen between Denmark and Germany, and explore local heritage. Open from early May to late October.
The Museum of Agriculture - Museum in Kolding
Discover and feel the old farm atmosphere at Brødsgård, which is located in a beautiful nature area, and learn how they to practice farming in the old days.
Skamlingsbanken | Visitor center v. Museum Kolding
Explore Skamlingsbanken Visitor Center and discover exhibitions about nature, history and the power of speech with stunning views over Little Belt.
Skamlingsbanken - Nature with a view in Kolding
Beautiful nature with magnificent views over the whole area between Kolding and Christiansfeld | Experience the adorable countryside filled with small hills and lovely forests.
Staldgården | Museum Kolding, Stories from World War II
Visit Staldgården in Kolding and explore exhibitions about local history, design and life during World War II.
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