Historical sights
In Vejle, you can get close to history. Here, you can experience the UNESCO World Heritage Jelling Monuments, let your imagination run free along the Ancient Road and Ravningbroen, visit the Egtved Girl’s Barrow and the Iron Age settlement in Vingsted or other monuments on your way.
The Jelling Monuments (UNESCO)
Experience the Jelling monuments (UNESCO) consisting of the Viking Age rune stones, the two barrows and the church. Learn more at the museum Kongernes Jelling.
The Ancient Road - National Route 3: Nørre Snede-Bække
Hærvejen, national route 3, is a cycling and hiking route through Jutland's scenic landscape. Visit Jelling and Vejle's many sights from Nørre Snede to Bække.
The Grave of the Egtved Girl
At the reconstructed burial mound, where the Egtved girl from the Bronze Age was found, copies of costumes, belt buckles and coffins are displayed.
The Ravning Bridge
Experience the reconstruction of the mighty bridge that king Harald Bluetooth built in the Viking Age in the valley of Vejle Ådal. Exhibition about the bridge.
Vingsted Iron Age
The Iron Age Village in Vingsted is one of Denmark’s largest reconstructed Iron Age settlements with houses, fields, a foundry, and domestic animals.
Munkenes Teglovn (The Blackfriar Kiln)
Explore the historical ruin, the brick kiln of the Blackfrier monks, Munkenes Teglovn, built in the medieval times. Now located in the centre of Vejle.