The town of Vejle, located on the banks of the Vejle Fjord, delights with its picturesque location and cultural attractions. It is characterized by modern and historic buildings. One of Vejle’s main attractions is its stunning natural surroundings. The fjord with its bright blue waters and lush green hills provides a serene backdrop. In the Vejle Ådal valley, surrounded by forests and meadows, nature lovers will find a peaceful refuge. You can also walk or bike along the Gudenåen, Denmark’s longest river, and the landscape of the surrounding countryside.
There are historic buildings in the city center, including the town hall in Vejle, dating from the 19th century. And there are plenty of boutiques, cafes and restaurants. Visitors enjoy shopping at Bryggen Shopping Center, which offers a wide selection of local and international brands. The Vejle Museum, located in a former spinning mill, presents the city’s industrial history and provides insight into the local cultural heritage. It is also worth visiting the Vejle Art Museum, which has an impressive collection of contemporary Danish and international art.
Vejle Fjord
The Vejle Fjord is approximately 22 km long and stretches east from the town of Vejle at its head to the towns of Trelde Næs in the south and Juelsminde in the north at the mouth. The northern side of Vejle Fjord is characterized by a dramatic coastline. Here you can experience the beach, forest, fossils, castle ruins and a photogenic lighthouse. Vejle Fjord will delight you with its impressive views. It’s equally fascinating if you look the other way, at the wild and untamed natural forest.
Bølgen
Bølgen (Danish “Wave”) is a modern complex of residential buildings on the Skyttehus Bay in Vejle. It is an iconic, award-winning landmark and distinctive, modern wave-shaped design by Henning Larsen Architects, inspired by the Sydney Opera House. The company was inspired by a 150,000-square-foot apartment complex located in the area’s hilly landscape.
Fjordenhaus
Fjordenhus has an unusual location for an office building. The building rises from the waters of the Vejle Fjord and is a compact, almost castle-like brick island, connected to the mainland by a slender bridge. The upper levels of the building serve as the headquarters of the Danish holding and investment company Kirk Kapital, while the ground floor serves as a generous public space square on the water’s edge.
Vejle Vindmølle
Vejle Windmill – On the hill south of Vejle is the Vejle Windmill. The current building dates from 1890 and its fixtures date from the 1930s. It functioned as a mill until 1960. Here there is an exhibition about mill operation and mills on the Vejleegnen area. From the circular passage of the mill, there is an impressive view of Vejle town, Grejsdalen, Vejle Fjord and Vejle Ådal.
Kongernes Jelling
The Jelling Monuments in South Jutland was the first Danish site that was included on the Danish Unesco Heritage List because the site has a very important historical value. The monuments consist of two runic stones, a church and the two largest mounds known from the Nordic Viking period.
The rune stones are unique in the Nordic context. The two rune stones have different stories, are from the tenth century, and are placed in the small town of Jelling west of Vejle.
Vejle Art Museum
The Vejle Kunstmuseum (Art Museum) is collection of thousands of sculptures and paintings are showcased here at the museum. Some of the artists whose artworks are showcased here are Rembrandt, Andrea Mantegna and Albrecht Dürer. This museum complex is set in several buildings, with the original museum dating back to 1923, the library that was built in 1934 and a fairly new structure for exhibitions.
The Cultural Museum Vejle
The Spindhalern Culture Museum – among the exhibits distributed throughout are: photographs, paintings, skeletons, some copper pieces, and many other collectibles that tell a lot about the history of Danish culture and distinctive civilization. There are also interactive exhibits where you can learn to dance to different types of music.
Økolariet
Ökolariet is a unique experience center whose exhibition theme is sustainable development, or how together we can help take care of our planet for the benefit of ourselves and future generations. The exhibitions are intended for both children and adults.
Casino Munkebjerg
Munkebjerg Vejle Casino is located on the forest coast overlooking the Vejle Fjord, within the Munkebjerg Hotel, one of the best hotels in Denmark. The casino offers a wide range of table games and slot machines and is well known in Denmark and beyond as the best place to play poker, and the new Munkebjerg poker lounge is a perfect fit for the perfect mix of games.
The Munkebjerg Vejle Casino also features the delicious à la carte Jackpot restaurant, which perfectly complements the hotel’s Tree-Top and Panorama restaurants. The casino, part of the Munkebjerg complex, is attached to a 27-hole golf club and offers a wide range of golf packages.
