The small seaport town of Kolding is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Denmark. Each year, tourists from every nook and corner of the world come to see and explore the wonderful places of Sightseeing in Kolding. The town of Kolding is one of the most famous and spectacular tourist destinations in the world. As part of your Sightseeing in Kolding, you can visit the magnificent palaces, beautiful countryside and the thriving business sector.
Listed below are some of the popular places for Sightseeing in Kolding:
You can visit the Koldinghus - Museum, Ruin and Royal Castle, one of the most popular tourist sites in the town. The Koldinghus built in the middle of the 13th Century, is one of Denmark's most important royal castles.
In 1808, there was a fire that ruined the castle. Today the castle has been restored and houses both ruins and a museum, which is a center for cultural activities and special exhibitions of international standing. The palace has served as a part of the border defenses, as a royal residence, and as the seat of the local representatives of the Danish central government. Tourists gather in large numbers to watch the site, when the ruin is lit up by light, making it a great sight visible from all over the area.
Visit the Trapholt, which is one of the largest and most popular art museums in Denmark located outside Copenhagen. Opened in 1988, the art museum of Trapholt is situated in beautiful natural surroundings, with a view out over Kolding Fjord.
The municipal museum of Kolding or the Museet pa Koldinghus, which is located in the castle and former royal place, is a fabulous place to visit. Here you can see a wonderful collection of Danish art from the late middle ages to the 1940's, miscellaneous artifacts of local interest, and an extensive collection of items in gold and silver.
The 13th Century stone Church of Saint Nicholas, is one of the oldest in Denmark is a popular tourist site in the region.
Sightseeing in Kolding can also be enjoyed at the neighboring regions like:
- Borkop
- Egtved
- Fredericia
- Lundserskov
- Vamdrup
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