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City in Denmark
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Kolding is a city of 62,000 people (2020) in eastern South Jutland. Visitors come to Kolding to see the 13th century royal castle of Koldinghus, the stone Church of Saint Nicholas, the Trapholt art museum and the gardens Geografisk Have.
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Ruin of a former Royal castle, founded in the 1200s, now refitted as a museum.
A botanical garden. All exhibits are in Danish.
Art museum.
One of the oldest churches in Denmark.
They play in the Danish First Division (next best division), but is still worth a trip.
Historic viewpoint and the highest natural point in South Jutland, at 113 metres. Despite the low height, there is a great all-round view across the region of Kolding, Lillebælt strait, and the island of Funen. The hills and local surroundings of wide grassland, ravines and woodland are all protected nature, offering a good opportunity for nature hiking. The highest point is known as Højskamling and is historically significant for the birth of modern Danish democracy and nation state. In the mid 1800s, large groups of people gathered here to celebrate free speech and a new Danish nationalism, and there are still festivities and political speeches here on Denmark's constitution day of Grundlovsdag on the 5th of June. Several monuments for historic important Danes are scattered throughout the landscape, and not far from the top is a spectacular visitor center from 2021 built into the hillside. Good opportunities for a nice picnic in the area, or enjoy a meal at the restaurant near the top or the visitor center.
Old historic town in yellow brick, founded in 1773 and administered by a Moravian religious order. Unique architecture and history. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Serves pasta, burgers, and steaks. Good atmosphere with friendly service, white tablecloths and candles on the tables.
Sandwiches, delicacies, coffee
English pub
The most popular pub in Kolding. You can also dinner there (burgers and Indian chili). On Tuesdays you can participate on Quiz Nite. On Saturdays you will have live music. On Sundays, Spanish Tapas.
Apartments in striking architecture, placed i pavilions on a green overlooking the lake. Price per apartment per night from 750 kr (min. 3 nights).
By car
When following the E45 motorway (mid-Juttish motorway), follow motorway exit 62, which should take you directly in to the city at ease.
By plane
The nearest big commercial airport near Kolding is Billund (2nd-largest of Denmark). From Billund, either take the train or a bus to Kolding (both easily found.
By bus
Due to the Bosnian war in the 1990s there are several bus companies, mainly serving the Bosnian diaspora, which provide a cheap and clean way of getting to the other side of the European continent.
Kolding city center isn't very big, so getting around in the city centre is quite easy.g. the botanical garden of Geografisk Have, buses run by Sydtrafik are cheap and drive all over town.
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ItinerariesEuropean route E45 is among the longest south–north highways in Europe, stretching from Gela in southern Italy to Alta in northern Norway.
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ItinerariesThe Marguerite Route (Margueritruten) is a long route around Denmark passing the country's major cities and more than a thousand smaller and larger attractions.
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Culture & historyThough not a country often associated with colonialism, Denmark (or Denmark–Norway during the union between the two countries) had an empire.
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Travel tipsDenmark, Norway and Sweden are constitutional monarchies.
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