Historic Vejle
Photo:Kongernes Jelling/Frame & Work&Eliza Danesi
Get close-up with Danish history in Vejle
In Vejle, you can travel far back in history. On this page you will find inspiration for visiting the area's many museums, historic buildings and castles. You will also find historical city walks with and without a guide, and suggestions for day trips and historical sights around Vejle.
History in Vejle
Travel back to the time when the Viking kings ruled in Jelling, the Iron Age people worked in Vingsted, the Egtved girl was buried in a Bronze Age mound or our ancestors walked along the Aincient Road. Vejle's recent history includes The old grocer's shop, Bindeballe Købmandsgård, the heath farmer's life at Museum Give and the cultural history museum in Vejle's old spinning halls. Start your historical journey in Vejle here.
The history of Vejle
Vejle's history goes back a long way, and the area has developed from a wading site to an industrial town. Read along here and find out how Vejle got its current shape and size. Then you are well prepared when you go out and visit our historical sights.
The history of Vejle from the past to the present
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On a historical city walk
Join us on a tour of Vejle and learn about the city's history. You can either choose to experience the city with a guide from VejleTours, or go on a self-guided city tour. See the options below. Enjoy your trip!
