The best traffic-free bike rides around Hovens Skov

Kolding Central Station

Kolding Harbour Management Office

Kolding Station in Denmark Kolding Station is a major public transport hub in Denmark. It offers a wide range of connections and services that are of great importance to travelers. Here is some of the most important information about Kolding Station:

Slotssøen is a lake in Kolding, Denmark. It was the millpond for the castle mill, which Queen Dorothea built in 1570[1] or 1566, right next to Koldinghus Castle. The castle island belongs to the monarch, so fishing or sailing on the lake is not permitted. However, there is a rowboat that, according to old regulations, is available for use by royal guests who wish to fish.[2] The old regulation has since been repealed, and nowadays the boat is maintained voluntarily by the St. George's Guild in Kolding.[3] The parking lot in front of the Kolding Library is a reclaimed section of Castle Lake. This occurred when the Castle Sea Road was built as a ring road in 1970.[1] To walk around Castle Lake, you must go to Søgade on the opposite side of Koldinghus Castle. The lake is located on the island. In the 20th century, several water closets were built in the city, but these had to be banned, partly because some of the sewage pipes ended in two open ditches that ran directly from Låsbygade into Castle Lake. The outflow otherwise went directly into the river or fjord. In 1921, following a report prepared by the city engineer in October 1921, the city council decided to launch a comprehensive sewage project for the built-up area of Kolding. By the end of the work in 1923, only a quarter of the city's wastewater had been discharged into Castle Lake. From 1926 onward, the sewage system was extended to the southern part of the city. With the completion of the new sewage system, toilets without septic tanks could be installed.

Inventory of Nørre Bjert Church The church's furnishings date predominantly from the 19th century, with the exception of an early Gothic crucifix from 1300, which hangs in the nave north of the chancel arch. The church's baptismal font is carved from granite and decorated with various reliefs, including a dove, plants, and a cross. The altarpiece dates from 1932 and consists of a gilded painting of the Ascension of Christ set in a frame whose corners are adorned with small paintings representing the symbols of the four Evangelists—an angel, an eagle, a lion, and an ox. The pulpit, dating from 1939, is set in a niche with passages leading from the chancel and is decorated with a colorful relief depicting the shepherds adoring the newborn Jesus.

Elbodalen – Route T15 is a scenic 15.1 km cycling route that follows regional route 58 through the beautiful Elbodalen valley north of Kolding. The route runs alongside the Gudsø River and features cliffs up to 40 meters high, formed during the Ice Age, as well as a rich variety of bird and plant life. Along the way, you can stop at Himmelpinden to enjoy the views or visit Gudsø Mill, a historic watermill with roots in the Middle Ages. This route is ideal for nature lovers and cyclists seeking a combination of physical activity and cultural experiences.

Nørre Bjert Church, built in 1887, is a striking whitewashed village church designed by J.C. Fussing and later remodeled to resemble the Parisian Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Inside, it features a beautiful altarpiece painted by J. Th. Skovgaard in 1930, a rare 13th-century crucifix, and a granite baptismal font with symbolic carvings. The church seats around 150 and serves as both a place of worship and a vibrant cultural hub, hosting community dinners, film nights and philosophy talks. Perched on a hill with views of the surrounding countryside, it has been the heart of Nørre Bjert Parish since 1924.

There is a bicycle repair station here