Guide to Børkop

Surrounded by the scenic nature of East Jutland you find Børkop Watermill (Børkop Mølle), a fully-functioning watermill complete with waterwheel and millstones that sits next to ”Farbror Svends Samling” (Uncle Svend’s Collection) where they exhibit agricultural and artisanal craft tools as well as domestic utensils from olden days.

In Børkop, the troll Ene Øjesten by Thomas Dambo is hiding. Explore the nature of Børkop and find the hidden artwork.

Børkop Swimming Centre (Børkop Svømmehal) is located in the heart of Børkop and offers experiences for children and adults alike, including a children’s pool, heated pool, sauna and dive boards.

Restaurant Børkop Vandmølle serves delicious food for lunch, brunch and dinner in beautiful historical settings. The scenic East Jutland nature surrounding the restaurant makes the whole experience unforgettable.

In Skærup Zoo, you can experience more than 100 different animal species. You’ll get up close to playful monkeys, dangerous jaguars, and adorable baby animals. On the playground, children can have fun or pet the sweet goats in the petting area.

Comwell Kellers Park is a beautiful and atmospheric hotel set in historic surroundings with views of the natural landscape by Vejle Fjord. The classic white mansion buildings from the 20th century have been carefully renovated with respect for the original style and radiate character and history.

Comwell Kellers Park Vejle is a hotel of charm in beautiful, historic surroundings overlooking Vejle Inlet. The hotel offers some of Denmark’s most luxurious spa facilities, including an AquaSpa and spa treatments.

Kellers Minde Museum (Keller’s Memorial Museum) aims to offer insight into the history of the Keller Institutions. The museum houses various objects and traces the history of the treatment of the mental disabled from 1899 to 2012.

Discover the history of De Kellerske Anstalter – one of Northern Europe’s largest former institutional sites for people with intellectual disabilities, beautifully located by Vejle Fjord and surrounded by forest and nature.

Visit the artwork 'Your Perception' in the park behind Comwell Kellers Park. Experience the work in interaction with nature and with the old Kellerske Anstalter in the background.

Mørkholt Strand Camping is situated in the very scenic area of Mørkholt Beach on the south side of Vejle Inlet. Here, you will find activities for the whole family.

Mørkholt Beach is a versatile beach with both a fine sandy area and a rocky beach area with shelter from the sun. The beach also has a bridge that goes into the water and toilets.

Høll Beach, also called Fladstranden, is a wide and stone-free beach on the south side of Vejle Fjord. The beach is both accessible for people with disabilities and child-friendly.

The sandy point Holtser Hage is a scenic spot near Andkær Vig, where you can peacefully enjoy the sun or play in the sand. The scattered pine and heather vegetation provides shelter.

Brejning Strand is beautifully situated on the south side of Vejle Fjord, close to a marina and a hotel. The beach is rocky but child-friendly, with nearby parking, a restaurant, a playground, a bonfire area, and tables and benches.

Munkebjergskoven is a beautiful forest along the south side of the Vejle Inlet with steep slopes and hilly landscape. On a tour in the forest you will be awarded with vigorous vegetation and beautiful views of the Inlet, such as at Munkebjerg Hotel. Here you can walk up a 218-step staircase up to Munkebjerg Hotel or drive along a mountain road with hairpin bends. In the forest you will also find Denmark's most beautiful golf course, Vejle Golf Club, which forms artificial, green clearings in the forest. Munkebjergskoven is also popular among mountain bikers.

Enjoy an exclusive and comfortable stay at Munkebjerg Hotel, one of Denmark’s most unique hotels. Here you’ll find a hotel, spa, casino, gastronomy and much more in the beautiful surroundings of Munkebjerg Forest by Vejle Fjord. The hotel also has its own production facilities with a butcher, smokehouse, patisserie and bakery, whose specialities you can taste at one of the hotel’s three gourmet restaurants.

Enjoy a luxury stay at Munkebjerg Hotel, where there are plenty of opportunities to stimulate both body and mind. Relax mentally in the spa or stay physically active. At Munkebjerg Fit & Relax you can go for a swim or use one of the fitness machines. You can also enjoy a steam bath or whirlpool, treat yourself to a relaxing wellness treatment or unwind in a lounge chair.

In Jackpot Restaurant at Casino Munkebjerg, you can enjoy delicious gourmet food or simply watch the activities in the casino. Enjoy an exciting evening with gourmet dining, a versatile selection of wines and intense excitement at the casino tables.

On the cycle route the East Coast Route, national route 5, from Juelsminde to Fredericia along major parts of Vejle Fjord's coastline, you are invited to experience Vejle's lovely beaches, castles, manor houses, nature and city life with museums and much more.

The Watermill Route is a local cycle route that leads you southeast of Vejle. Take a break and visit the beautiful and historic watermills of Gammelby Mølle, Follerup Mølle, Børkop Mølle and Brøndsted Mølle.

Experience Rands Fjord and Trelde Næs, a local 46 km long and beautiful bike tour southeast of Vejle, you will also reach the coast at Mørkholt, Høll and Hvidbjerg.

The local cycle route south of Vejle Inlet (Syd om Vejle Fjord) lets you enjoy scenic views of the sea from the coastal road. It is a 43 km long cycle route that takes you through beautiful forests such as Munkebjerg Skov, to the beach of Mørkholt and through the city of Vejle.

Around Børkop is a local cycle route - one of Vejle's super routes - that offers beautiful and hilly terrain by the southern shores of Vejle Inlet. Here, you ride along the inlet and through forests and open countryside. A 45 kilometer route with 500 metres of total ascent.