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Guide to Egtved

Egtved is one of the central towns in Vejle Municipality. In the town, you can experience a blend of cultural history and beautiful nature.

Sculpture created by Robert Jacobsen and Jean Clareboudt in Tørskind Grusgrav
Tørskind Grusgrav
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Experiences in and around Egtved

Discover the famous Bronze Age grave of the Egtved Girl, visit the local history Egtved Museum, or enjoy the scenic hiking and biking trails through the rolling landscapes of Egtved and the Vejle river valleys. Egtved also offers local farm shops, cozy accommodations, and family-friendly campsites, all closely tied to the area's rich history and natural beauty. Read on and get inspired for a trip to Egtved and its surroundings.

Vision for the Egtved Girl’s World
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The World of the Egtved Girl

Look forward to summer 2026, when The World of the Egtved Girl opens in short distance from Vejle! The new museum project will tell the story of the Bronze Age girl, who lived 3,500 years ago, in an interactive way.
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Woman looking at a historical miniature town from the Iron Age at Egtved Museum
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Egtved Museum

Egtved Museum is a local heritage museum that exhibits objects from different historic periods, from the Stone Age till the twentieth century. Egtved Museum is managed by the Egtved Museum Association, which was founded in 1982.
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Tørskind Gravel Pit: Landscape Sculpture by Robert Jacobsen - Jean Clareboudt
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Tørskind Gravel Pit: Landscape Sculpture by Robert Jacobsen - Jean Clareboudt

The Landscape Sculpture in Tørskind Gravel Pit. In a former gravel pit in the Vejle Valley, one of Denmark's few landscape sculptures is located, created by Robert Jacobsen and Jean Clareboudt.
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Old grocer’s shop Bindeballe Købmandsgård
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Old grocer’s shop Bindeballe Købmandsgård

The old grocer's shop, Bindeballe Købmandsgård, is today a combined merchant museum and general grocery store. Both inside and outside, the signs, exhibits and fixtures remind us of its history.
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Bindeballe Station
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Bindeballe Station

A Charming Little Gem. Bindeballe was one of the stations on the old Vandelbane, which now serves as a hiking and cycling path.
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The Randbøldal Museum
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The Randbøldal Museum

Nature, history, and craftsmanship. Exciting and challenging experiences for the whole family. At the Randbøldal Museum, children and adults can learn more about the production of paper and fabrics in the old days, indulge in water experiments, and test the forces of water, among other activities. Admission to the museum is always free.
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Glamping tent at Egtved Camping
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Egtved Camping

Egtved Camping is a back-to-nature campsite with plenty of space and opportunities for relaxation, fishing, play, and slowing down. Rent a pitch, a cabin, or a glamping tent. Enjoy a stay close to nature, where children can climb trees and build dens.
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Egtved Bed & Breakfast
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Egtved Bed & Breakfast

Egtved Bed & Breakfast rents out apartments and rooms in two separate houses on Vestergade 49 in Egtved. The holiday homes are located a short distance from the towns of Vejle and Kolding and from Billund Airport.
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Randbøldal Camping
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Randbøldal Camping

Randbøldal Camping is located in the forest close to the valley of Vejle Ådal. Nicknamed "Denmark’s The Harz" the area offers a hilly terrain with streams, forests and plenty of wildlife.
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Restaurant Skjulestedet at Randbøldal Camping
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Restaurant Skjulestedet at Randbøldal Camping

Restaurant Skjulestedet at Randbøldal Camping is very popular among camping guests. Don’t miss the chance to visit this cosy hideaway. As soon as you step into the restaurant, you will be captivated by the decor, which exudes charm and rustic atmosphere.
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Group of hikers on a hiking trip along the Hærvejen by the Ravning Bridge near Vejle
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Hærvejen - the ancient road

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Heaths of Randbøl
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Heaths of Randbøl

Randbøl Hede is one of Denmark's largest inland heaths. The walk through the heath testifies to the impact of the Ice Age on the landscape and modern Danish history.
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A table with two beer glasses and a beer from BLAS
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BLAS

BLAS is a small Irish/Danish family-run artisanal brewery. We are located in a converted cooperative creamery 10 km from Billund, right by the Ancient Road/Hærvejen where the hills of the river valley of Vejle Ådal meet the open heathland. We are inspired by the meeting between city and country life and the wide, wonderful world with its different peoples and cultures.
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Frederikshåb Plantation
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Frederikshåb Plantation

Frederikshåb Plantage contains a strange natural phenomenon called the Seven Year Lakes, which some years are water-filled and other years completely dried out.
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Team Egtved on a bike ride in the countryside
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The Egtved Girls Route - 60 km

The cycle route "Egtvedpigen" is a local route in the region of Vejle in the area at Egtved. The route takes you past the Egtved girl's grave. The route is a scenic and hilly bike ride of 60 km and with 750 altitude meters.
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The Plantation Route - 14 km
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The Plantation Route - 14 km

The Plantation Route is a local bike tour of 14 km offering hidden places and tranquility. Starting in Randbøldal, the route takes you through Frederikshåb Plantation and past Bindeballe Købmandsgård, where a detour to the Syvårssøerne (Seven Year Lakes) and a visit to the white sand dunes is recommended.
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The River Valley Route - 25 km
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The River Valley Route - 25 km

The River Valley Route is a local 25 km long cycle route that takes you past attractions such as the Barrow of the Egtved Girl and Bindesballe Købmandsgård. Enjoy the rolling hillscapes of Egtved and the valley of Vejle Ådal.
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Vejle River Valley on two wheels - 30 km
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Vejle River Valley on two wheels - 30 km

Explore Vejle Ådal on two wheels, a local cycle tour of approx. 30 km, which takes you past some of the area's attractions such as Bindeballe Købmandsgård, Ravningbroen and Tørskind Grusgrav.
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Egtved's history

The first time Egtved is mentioned is in 1325 as "Ekthyuf". This means "Egtkrattet" (the oak thicket). However, we know that the area around Egtved has been inhabited for several thousand years, because the Egtved Girl, who is more than 3,000 years old, was found here. 

At the beginning of the Middle Ages, Egtved was established southeast of the church, which was built in the 12th century. The small village had 11 farms in the 17th century, and only after that did the town begin to grow. Learn much more about the town’s history at the area’s exhibitions and museums.

More practical information for your trip to Egtved

Find all the practical information for your visit, such as transport, accommodation and places to eat. You can also find the nearest Bike Friends here.

Last updated April 2026.