The best MTB trails around Hovens Skov

In 1830, when Jens Sophus Borch bought the large merchant's house, it was said to have been built in 1595 by the pharmacist Hermann Reiminch and his wife Margrethe, who had immigrated to Germany from Westphalia in the early 1580s. Until 1674, the courtyard housed a pharmacy and a wine cellar; after that, only a wine cellar and a distillery remained until 1796. The house is one of the best-preserved examples in Denmark of a Renaissance burgher house, a timber-framed building constructed of heavy oak, decorated with, among other things, cherub heads. The year 1595 and the initials H R and M R, representing Hermann Reiminch and his wife Margrethe Reiminch, are inscribed on the lintel above the entrance to Borch's house. Above the door in the gateway is another oak panel. On one side is an open hand with an open eye and the letters I.S. Below it are the letters V.C.P. The tablet dates from 1607. The open hand can be compared to a wooden tablet in St. Nicholas Church, bearing the same drawing and inscription, "Videndum cui fidendum," which was erected by Jens Sørensen, pastor in Kolding from 1591 to 1612. The Latin inscription means "One must be careful before trusting someone." In 1911, a real estate company acquired the buildings, which, in addition to the main house facing Akseltorv, also included numerous stables and warehouses on what is now the parking lot. The last of these disappeared around 1970. The main house was thoroughly restored in 1959, and the facade was renovated in 1990. More recently, the building housed a surveying company and municipal offices. In 1911, a real estate company acquired the buildings, which, besides the main house facing Akseltorv, also included numerous stables and warehouses on what is now the parking lot. As can be seen in the reproduction of Borchs Farm in Fyhns Kolding Book of 1848, the present gabled house had a slightly smaller counterpart to the east, which was demolished to make way for the plot on which Discoteque Tordenskiold was located. As can be seen, the rosette in the upper triangle is not original but was added in connection with the house's repair by the architect L. A. Winstrup in the 1880s. The house's wind vane comes from Kolding's oldest town hall, dating from 1582.

The Kolding Å is a 9 km long river in the Kolding Municipality in Denmark, which flows through the city of Kolding.

For classical music lovers, the chamber music festival, which takes place there every summer, is highly recommended. www.hindsgavlfestival.dk

An absolute highlight among Funen's many manor houses and castles. The castle park is a tranquil oasis with mature trees and stunning views of the Little Belt. Also worth seeing is the extensive kitchen garden, which is also used to serve hotel guests. Funen's numerous manor houses are connected by the 660 km long Herregårdsruten (Manor Route). www.herregaardsruten.dk/de/startseite

Through the trees, you can see the old bridge that leads over Kolding Fjord into Hindsgavl Dyrehave Nature Park. Today, traffic is routed over the neighboring, newer bridge.

On this wide, well-asphalted road, you can get out of downtown Kolding really fast and in a secure way. From here, you can also see the fjord.

If you're looking for a scenic cycling route, check out the beautiful path along the Åpark River. With peaceful nature, gentle curves, and charming views, it's perfect for a relaxing ride.

Welcome to Hindsgavl Castle. The history of Hindsgavl Castle goes back to the 12th century and the name Hindsgavl first appears in 1231 in King Valdemar II's estate and manor register. Today, Hindsgavl Castle is a modern company that places particular emphasis on high quality in its daily work - on the well-being of its guests and employees. Our aim is to harmoniously fit your wishes and ideas of a pleasant stay or vacation, a successful celebration or a successful seminar into the historical setting of the old stately walls.