Sightseeing in Kolding - what to see. Complete travel guide

Kolding is a small provincial town that is located not far away from the border with Germany. Start your observation of this place from its central street. Here you will find several large museums, exhibition galleries and even an Art Museum. The Museum of History of Kolding is a wonderful place to learn more about the history of this place. The museum is opened in an ancient castle, which construction amazes by its grandiose architecture. The halls of the museum feature a collection of military armory and exhibitions of old documents.

The Royal Palace is a famous masterpiece of old architecture. It is guarded by the state law. The castle was built in 1268 and was intended to become a guarding facility for protecting the borders of the Dutch Kingdom. During 5 hundred years the castle changed its status many times and was rebuilt. Initially this was a gothic style building with strict lines. Even today you can notice walls with brickwork that is usual for gothic style. Once the building was finished, the castle had two wings, but in 1534 its structure was changed and two more wings were added. This caused the formation of a wonderful inner square that is surrounded by protective moats on its perimeter. In 1597 the castle was damaged severely by fire and was totally reconstructed several years later by the order of Christian IV. The large Tower was built in the western part of the fort. A Knight Hall appeared as well, and a new church was built instead of the destroyed chapel. During the times of Friedrich IV the castle changed its style from gothic in favor to baroque. Not only outside look, but the inner decoration was changed.

In the beginning of the 19th century the building was severely damaged by fire, so in 1930 the castle was reconstructed once again. The modern look of the castle is the result of work of the architect Viggo Norn. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

In Kolding, several beautiful ancient temples have been preserved. One of the most popular sights is the Churches of St. Nicholas and St. Michael. They are regarded as a single architectural and historical complex. These churches were built in the same period - at the turn of the 12th - 13th centuries. During the Middle Ages, the city suffered from fires repeatedly. These two churches are one of the few buildings that managed to survive during this unfortunate period. Now they look almost the same as the first years after their foundation. The churches are active, they regularly conduct divine services.

Art lovers will definitely like the Trapholt Museum for Moderne Kunst, which presents paintings of various periods. This museum is often used for various art exhibitions and cultural events. The entrance to most of them is absolutely free.

Nature lovers will certainly like the Botanical Garden. It is considered one of the most interesting and largest in Denmark. Currently in the park, tourists can see a lot of rare plants brought from different parts of the world. In the garden, there are several greenhouses that are available for visiting all year round.

An ordinary walk around the city can also turn into an exciting excursion. As it was mentioned earlier, almost all the medieval monuments of Kolding were destroyed by fires. After which the city was diligently restored by local foremen. Now on the historic streets, one can admire the beautiful buildings of the 16th - 17th centuries, in which are located interesting stores, souvenir shops and restaurants.

One of the most unusual museums in the city is Kolding Miniby. Its main exhibits are miniature models of historic houses. This open-air museum is located in a beautiful park. It accurately recreates some of the historic streets of the city. Here you can admire the reduced copies of many famous landmarks, and also make a lot of spectacular photos.

In a beautiful historical building, is located a museum Hartevaerket. It is devoted to an important component of urban communications - running water. In this museum, the old model of the aqueduct can be seen. Many of the exhibits can be touched by hands, so the museum is very popular among tourists with children. Some of its exhibits are displayed outdoors in the garden.