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Autumn in Vejle
Photo: Jakob Vingtoft
Autumn in Vejle offers nature walks, museum visits, and coziness. There are plenty of activities for both children and adults. On this page, we have gathered our recommendations for autumn coziness in Vejle.
Halloween vibes in Vejle
Autumn also means Halloween. Bring the whole family to Vejle for Halloween, where there are scares, thrills, and plenty of coziness. Until then, you can read ghost stories from Vejle here.
More activities for your autumn
If you are looking for cultural experiences, shopping, or indoor café coziness, Vejle is perfect for your autumn trip.
Wellness by the water
Enjoy some relaxing sauna infusions by the fjord this autumn
© Saunatrucken
Photo: Valentin Photo
Events this autmn
Culture night
On Friday, September 5th, you can experience Culture Night in downtown Vejle. On Saturday, September 6th from 11 am to 3 pm, "Culture for the Little Ones" will be held.
The program has not yet been published by City Vejle, so we are waiting in anticipation.
Karin Laursen
Autumnal trips in nature with Økolariet
During autumn, Økolariet hosts various exciting events and guided tours in nature. Participation is free, but some tours require registration and have a limited number of spots.
This autumn you can experience:
- 6 September: Nature in the plantation, Give Plantage
- 27 September: Blue mussels, marine environment and healthy food – open house at Vejle Fjordhave, Brejning Marina
- 5 October: Mushroom trip in Munkebjerg Forest
- 11 and 12 October: Big Mushroom Days – up close with mushrooms at Økolariet
- 13 October: Up close with creepy crawlies at Økolariet
- 13 October: Mushroom trip for the family at Tykhøjet Krat
- 14 October: Up close with creepy crawlies at Økolariet
- 14 October: Deer rutting at Dyrehaven in Vejle
- 15 October: Forest for fun in Sønderskoven and at Give Museum Forest
- 2 November: Nature tour to Kongens Kær – from Økolariet
On Økolariet’s website you can get the full overview of the tours’ content, time and place as well as registration.
Thomas Kjærholt
Autumn holiday in Vejle
Week 42 is Children's Week in Vejle. There are always plenty of wonderful activities for the whole family during the autumn holiday.
Follow this page for updates on the autumn holiday in Vejle.
Bogdan Alexandru
Dystopia Haunted House 2025: Somniphobia
From September 12th to November 15th, you can, as tradition dictates, experience Dystopia Haunted House in Mørkedalen in Vejle!
This year’s haunted house, Somniphobia, can be experienced at three different levels: Scary, Intense, and Extreme. Come and get a good scare in the twilight! See more from previous years’ Dystopia events via the link below.
Kongernes Jelling
Jelling Viking Run
On September 20, 2025 at 10 AM, you can take part in the very first Jelling Viking Run at the monument area in Jelling.
Join one of the 4 runs/walks:
- Midsommerormen’s Family Mile
- King’s Route 4.3 km
- Warrior’s Route 6.6 km
- The orienteering run Gorm’s Viking Expedition
You can also experience the Bærsærkmilen race, where Viking warriors from all over Denmark run in full battle gear in the monument area. After the runs, you can enjoy food, drinks, and good company at the afterparty in Valhal (the forecourt of Kongernes Jelling). Follow Jelling Viking Run on Facebook. The event is organized by Kongernes Jelling, Gorm Jelling, and Jelling Forenede Sportsklubber – Løb.
Jakob Vingtoft
Mushroom hunting with VildeNatur
In October and November, you can join a mushroom hunting tour with biologist and nature enthusiast Metteline Fokdal/VildeNatur, who holds a diploma in Danish edible and poisonous mushrooms. Learn how to collect your own mushrooms, so you don’t end up with a poisonous one, while you join a calm and inspiring walk through one of the forests of Vejle. Join a tour here:
- 15 October: Children’s mushroom hunt
- 25 October: Mushroom hunt at the Seven Year Lakes
- 1 November: Mushroom hunt in Munkebjerg Forest
Read about the tours and sign up via the link.
Halloween in Vejle
As tradition dictates, you can experience the big Halloween event in Vejle's pedestrian street at the end of October.
The program has not been announced yet, so we are waiting in anticipation.