Guide to Børkop
Børkop is one of the central towns in Vejle Municipality. The area around Børkop and Brejning offers a wide range of experiences for nature lovers and culture enthusiasts.
Experiences in and around Børkop
Explore the beautiful path Kærlighedsstien near Børkop Watermill, take a bike ride through forests and rolling landscapes, or visit the historic mill. The troll Ene Øjesten awaits discovery in nature, and the beaches along Vejle Fjord offer opportunities for relaxation. For history enthusiasts, Kellers Minde Museum is worth a visit, while Comwell Kellers Park entices with luxurious spa facilities and a stunning view of the fjord. Read on and get inspired for a trip to Børkop and its surroundings.
Børkop Watermill - milling & Farbror Svends Collection
Visit Børkop Watermill, an original still working mill, and the museum Farbror Svend's Collection about agriculture, crafts and household from ancient times.
Ene Øjesten the Troll
Find Thomas Dambo's wooden artwork Ene Øjesten in Børkop near Vejle. Go on a troll hunt in the beautiful nature. Read about the troll here.
Børkop indoor pool
Børkop Swimming Centre is located in the heart of Børkop and offers fun for the whole family, including a children’s pool, heated pool, sauna and dive boards.
Restaurant Børkop Vandmølle
Friluftsfreak recommends: Kærlighedsstien in Børkop
Skærup Zoo
Comwell Kellers Park
Hotel Comwell Kellers Park is a historically scenic gem by Vejle Fjord. Pamper body and soul in the spa, enjoy a great meal or explore the golf course.
Comwell Kellers Park Vejle - spa
At the Comwell Kellers Park spa you will find both luxurious outdoor and indoor spa facilities with shower walk, herbal sauna, light therapy and much more.
Kellers Minde Museum
Learn about the former Keller Institutions in Brejning, where you can see tools, pictures and books from the former institution for the mentally handicapped.
The Keller institutions
Visit the Keller Institutions in Brejning and experience the nature and history of the place. Find more information here.
Your Perception - artwork in Brejning
Artwork at Comwell Kellers Park created by the world-renowned artist, Jens Galschiøt. Read more here.
Mørkholt Strand Camping
Mørkholt Beach
Mørkholt Strand has a fine sandy beach at Vognkær Enge and a pebble beach with shelter at Mørkholt Hage. Family friendly beach with jetty, kiosk and toilet.
Høll Beach (the Flat Beach)
Høll Strand, Fladstranden, is located wide and stone-free near Vejle close to Rands Fjord. Visit the handicap- and child-friendly beach with kiosk and toilets.
Holtser Hage strand
Holtser Hage Strand is a scenic and peaceful beach on the south side of Vejle Fjord near Børkop and Brejning. Park at Andkær Vig and go for a walk in nature.
Brejning Beach
Brejning Strand is a peaceful and child-friendly beach on the south side of Vejle Fjord close to Brejning Marina with restaurant, campfire site and parking.
Munkebjergskoven Forest, Vejle
Explore the hilly beech forest, Munkebjergskoven, on the south side of Vejle Fjord. There are great opportunities for long walks and play here.
Munkebjerg Hotel
Munkebjerg Hotel by Vejle Fjord invites to gatherings and relaxation and has conference facilities, party rooms, nightclub, casino, spa and several restaurants.
Munkebjerg Fit & Relax
In Munkebjerg Fit & Relax you can take a ride on the fitness machines, a swim or a steam and whirlpool. Relax in sun loungers or by wellness treatments.
Jackpot Restaurant - Casino Munkebjerg
Have an exciting evening at Jackpot Restaurant, Casino Munkebjerg, where in addition to enjoying the gourmet food you can watch the activities in the casino.
The East Coast Route – National Bicycle Route No. 5: Juelsminde - Fredericia
The East Coast Route, national route 5, from Juelsminde and Fredericia invites you to vist Vejle's lovely beaches, castles, manor houses, nature and city life.
The Watermill Route - 32 km
The watermill route is a local cycle tour in the southeastern part of Vejle. See the fine watermills with the well-known Børkop Watermill.
Rands Inlet and Trelde Næs Cape - 43 km
Ride along Rands Fjord and Trelde Næs, a local bike tour taking you to the coast at Mørkholt, Høll and Hvidbjerg.
South of Vejle Inlet - 43 km
The local cycle route South of Vejle Inlet will take you to the beautiful forest Munkebjerg, Mørkholt beach and through the city of Vejle.
Around Børkop - 45 km
The local cycle route Børkop Rundt of 45 km takes you through beautiful and hilly terrain south of Vejle Fjord. Test Denmark's hardest hills. Download to GPS.
Bike Friends Vejle
Transport and parking
History of Børkop
Børkop first flourished when the East Jutland railway trunk line was established in 1860. The village soon grew to prominence and in 1970 Børkop became the administrative seat of the then Børkop Council.
Børkop is the second largest town in Vejle Municipality with about 6,000 inhabitants. The town benefits from its location near Vejle and important traffic routes and is experiencing strong population growth in recent years.