What to Experience in Vejle
Vejle, a city that offers unique cultural and historical experiences and attractions, has much to offer both the art enthusiast and the historically curious soul. From fascinating art to moving historical stories and exciting archaeology, here is a guide to what you should experience in Vejle and the Triangle Area.
Art and Architecture
Vejle Art Museum
Vejle Art Museum is a true mecca for art lovers. The museum features a wide range of works from both classical and contemporary artists, addressing current societal issues. Here, you can experience works by various Danish and international artists. For the little ones, the SANSEVÆRK experience zone offers artistic discoveries through play with all the senses.
Not least, the museum hosts two special exhibitions in 2025.
Fjordenhus and City Art
Fjordenhus, created by world-renowned artist Olafur Eliasson, is a must-see for anyone interested in architecture. This impressive building can be experienced with a guide from Vejle Art Museum or on your own. With the sculpture guide in hand, you can embark on an exciting artistic city walk.
Nearby: Trapholt in Kolding
A visit to Vejle can be advantageously extended with a trip to Trapholt in Kolding. This museum of modern art, crafts, and design is known for its unique architecture and beautiful location by Kolding Fjord.
History and Archaeology
The Cultural Museum in Vejle
At the the Cultural Museum in Vejle, you can learn about how our modern world came to be. The museum offers encounters with the Haraldskær Woman, one of the best-preserved bog bodies, and stories about the first villages of the Iron Age. You can also delve into the exhibition on the history of nightlife or take the family to the exciting special exhibitions.
St. Nicolai Church and Vejle's Historic City Center
St. Nicolai Church is Vejle's oldest building from the Middle Ages. A short distance from the church was the city's monastery, where the town hall now stands. Under Rådhustorvet and Kirkegade, archaeologists have found countless skeletons. Maybe you can find the 23 immured skulls in the church's northern wall?
On the hill in Vejle's southern part stands the city's beautiful old windmill. From the mill's walkway, there is an impressive view over Vejle city, Vejle Fjord, and Vejle River Valley.
Nearby: Kongernes Jelling – Home of the Viking Kings
Not far from Vejle, you will find Kongernes Jelling, a museum that interactively tells the story of the Viking Age and kings Harald Bluetooth and Gorm the Old. Here, you can explore the two large mounds, see the famous Jelling stones, and gain insight into the world of the Vikings.
Into Nature
The Fjord and the River Valley
Vejle River Valley is one of the country's most beautiful natural areas and offers a wealth of small and large experiences for both culture-interested adults and curious families with children.
Visit Harald Bluetooth's Ravning Bridge, enjoy Robert Jacobsen and Jean Clareboudt's monumental landscape sculpture in Tørskind Gravel Pit, play with water experiments at Randbøldal Museum, and get close to animals and the past in Vingsted Iron Age.
In the City: The Økolariet
The Økolariet is filled to the brim with sustainability and socially relevant science. Nowhere else in Denmark is there a place where everyone can gain insight in a fun and exciting way into how our actions shape the future world for better or worse.
See You in Vejle
Whether you are into art, architecture, or history, Vejle offers experiences that enrich and inspire. Get ready for a journey through time, culture, and creativity in this fascinating part of Denmark.