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Historical buildings

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Vejle’s oldest building is Saint Nicolai Church from 1250. Among the few buildings from before 1850 is Den Smidtske Gård. In 1850-1930, Vejle experienced a boom in industrial construction, such as the mills of Spinderihallerne. Vejle Town Hall and windmill were also reconstructed.

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The merchant house ”Den Smidske Gård”

In 1799, the merchant Ingvard Smidt started the old merchant house, which was built by builder Anders Christensen Kruuse together with architect and sculptor Jens Hjernøe. Today, the merchant house is...

Sct. Nicolai Church

Saint Nicolai Church is Vejle’s oldest building. The redbrick church is in its current form a Late Gothic edifice. The oldest section of the church from around year 1250 is still visible in the northe...

Spinderihallerne

Spinderihallerne (The Spinning Mills) is one of the best preserved examples of Vejle's industrial heritage. Today the mills house a local heritage museum, café and facilities for business and start-up...

Vejle Windmill

Vejle Windmill is a landmark situated on a hilltop to the south of town. The Vejle Art Society has a gallery in the mill and you can additionally learn more about the history of milling and enjoy swee...

Vejle Town Hall

Vejle Town Hall (Vejle Rådhus) was built in 1878–79. The current building is the town's fourth town hall and is situated on the original location of a medieval convent. Today, the town hall houses the...