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Kolding city and local area

Sights to see

Kolding City

A mix of modern buildings and very old buildings make the city centre a cozy place to visit. Enjoy an ice cream, lunch or go shopping.

About 9 km from Houens Odde.

Photo: Kolding Kommune

Koldinghus Castle

An old royal castle dating back to the 13th century. The castle burned partly down in 1808, but is today restored through combining modern architecture and the old castle. Koldinghus is a museum with varying exhibitions. Go up to the tower and have a great view over all of Kolding.

About 9 km from Houens Odde.

Photo: Jesper Frehr, Kolding Kommune

UNESCO town of Christiansfeld

The cozy town of Christiansfeld is a beautiful old town founded in 1773 by skilled Dutch craftsmen and traders of the Brethren Church (Brødremeningheden) at the request of King Christian VII . The town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, due to the well-preserved special architecture of the Brethren congregation.

About 25 km from Houens Odde

Photo: Palle Peter Skov, Kolding Kommune

Trapholt Museum

Trapholt is a museum of modern art and design. Take a look at beautiful interactive varying exhibitions or shop at the museum design store.

About 5.5 km from Houens Odde.

Photo: Stjernegaard Fotografi, for Kolding Kommune

Legoland Billund

The original Legoland Park in Billund is always a great experience. Take a walk through the amazing miniland or try the many fun rides.

About 45 km from Houens Odde.

Photo: Legoland

Bridgewalking on the Little Belt Bridge

At the old Little Belt Bridge, you can take a walk on top of it, 60 meters above the water surface. On the walk across the belt you will have an excellent view of the strait, Jutland and Funen. Maybe you will be lucky to catch a glimpse of the small whale the Porpoise

About 15 km from Houens Odde.

Photo: Middelfart Kommune

Legeparken (fun park)
in Kolding

Legeparken Kolding (Kolding Play Park) is situated not far from Koldinghus and the train station. This is a green park with lots of fun acitivies for younger children. You can buy food, bevarages, candy and ice cream in the small shop Bamsehuset.

Entrance is free.

Address:
Legeparken Kolding
Grønningen 2
6000 Kolding

Slotssøbadet water park in Kolding

SlotssøBadet is an indoor waterpark with several swimmingpools, water slides and much more

Slide of 55 m., Fun-pool, Whirlpool, Outdoor terraces, Hot-tub, saunas, steam room, cold water pool, etc.

It is situated in the centre of Kolding City.

Address:

Slotssøbadet
Hospitalsgade 16
6000 Kolding.

Madsbyparken in Fredericia

Madsbyparken is an activity park – mostly aimed at the younger kids. The activity park offers mini zoo, mooncar track, mini golf, rowboats, tarzan trail, bike rental, playgrounds and the Madsby train. There is also a miniature city.

The entrance is free.

Address:

Madsbyparken
Lumbyesvej 45
7000 Fredericia