Tourist Places to Visit in Vejle, Denmark, Europe

Tourist Places to Visit in Vejle, Denmark, Europe

Vejle is the capital city of the Vejle Municipality and the Region of Southern Denmark in Denmark covering an area of 144 sq. km. It is situated about 75 km from the largest city of the region, Odense and 235 km from the national capital, Copenhagen. With a population of 52,449 (as of the recent census), the city of Vejle ranks 9^th in population in Denmark. Together with Kolding and Fredericia (neighboring cities), Vejle forms Trekantomrade (Triangle Area).

Geography of Vejle:

Vejle coordinates with 55°43′ N latitude and 9°32′ E longitude positioned at an altitude of 8 meters.

History of Vejle:

The name of Vejle comes from the position of the city at a crossing over Vejle River and likely derived from the word ‘wæthel’ which means ‘ford’ or ‘wading place’. The first settlement was recorded in Vejle in the 1100s and Vejle received municipal charter in the year 1327. Vejle geared up towards development with the establishments of many cotton mills between the middle 19th century and the 20th century.

How to reach Vejle?

Billund Airport is the nearest airport to Vejle, located around 30 km away with many international flights. There are taxis always available at the airport and also tourists can board bus from there and it takes around 30 minutes journey.

Vejle is connected with Copenhagen, Aarhus and Alborg through railway along the roadway. Vejle Taxa is one of the major taxi operators in Vejle.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Vejle:

Vejle is the home town of many renowned painters, poets, authors and artists such as Jacob Gade, Ulrik Gras, Anders Sørensen Vedel, Karl Bjarnhof, Inger Christensen annd Albert Bertelsen.

Vejle is rich in shopping sectors, home to many large shopping malls namely, Pedestrian Mall, Bryggen and Marys Mall.

The prime food corners in Vejle are as follows:

Trattoria dei Re
Restaurant Remouladen Vejle
Restaurant Shangrila
Royal Pita Bar

Things to do in Vejle:

Golfing
Shopping
Visiting museums and churches

What to see in Vejle?

St. Nicolai Church:

Constructed in the middle of the 13th century, St. Nicolai Church is a beautifully constructed church in Vejle featuring typical Haraldskær bog woman (an Iron Age collection) and 23 spherical indentations.

Vejle Museum of Art:

Vejle Museum of Art showcases great collection of paintings and sculptures from the pre-COBRA and Golden Age as well as some works of internationally renowned artist, Rembrandt. It was established in the year 1899.

Den Smidtske Gard:

Situated at Sondergade 14 in Vejle, Den Smidtske Gard is a historical courtyard with history dating back to 1799. Now it is home to a branch of Vejle Museum and Cafe Conrad.

List of other places of interest in Vejle includes:

Tirsbaek Slot
Skyttehushaven
Skibet Kirke
Norbert’s Church
Vejle Vindmolle
Munkenes Teglovn
Vejle Golf Club
Vejle Raadhus
Legelandet
Sirius Observatoriet
Vejle Stadsarkiv
Grejsdal Kirke
Sindbjerg Church
Vejle Musikteater
Vejle Kunstmuseum
Vejle Lystbaadehavn

When to visit Vejle?

Vejle can be visited between the months of June and October to feel and enjoy healthy weather.

Where to stay in Vejle?

Vejle is famous for its vibrant shopping, natural and manmade tourist attractions as well as world class hotels. Swimming pool, restaurant and bar, 24 hour helpdesk, doctor on call, hot water bath, special breakfast and conference hall are some of the facilities provided by the hotels in Vejle. The reputed hotels in Vejle are listed here below: