The rune stones at the cemetery in Jelling

The historic Vejle

Photo:Kongernes Jelling/Frame & Work&Eliza Danesi

In Vejle, you get close to Denmark's history

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.

Jelling monument area with the palisades at sunset

The Jelling Monuments

Historical sights

From UNESCO World Heritage sites to historical hiking trails. History comes alive throughout Vejle and the surrounding area. Here you will find an overview of some of the area's historical attractions, so you can start your journey back in time.

Photo: Kongernes Jelling

Bindeballe Købmandsgård

Museums and Exhibitions

Experience Vejle's fascinating history at the area's museums and exhibitions. From Vikings and ancient times to modern art; there are plenty of stories waiting for you. Step into the past and be inspired in the present.

Photo: Eliza Danesi

Traces of Past Power and Faith

Experience Vejle's historical wealth through the Viking kings' Jelling, impressive castles and manors, atmospheric old buildings, and notable churches. Every stone, spire, and rune stone tells its own part of the story – ready to be rediscovered.

Family looks at one of the runestones at the monuments in Jelling

Photo: Jonas Normann

The Vikings in Jelling

Experience the cradle of Denmark in Jelling, where Viking kings raised rune stones and shaped the nation's beginning.

Engelsholm Castle Park in the summer sun

Photo: Mads Fjeldsø Christensen

Castles and manors

Walk in the footsteps of the nobility in Vejle's castles and manors, where history and architecture meet in scenic surroundings.

The town hall in Vejle on a sunny autumn day

Photo: Knapek photography

Historical buildings

Vejle's old houses and buildings tell vivid stories of the town's development through the centuries.

Photo: Kongernes Jelling

Noteworthy churches

Visit the area's historic churches, where art, faith, and tradition come together in beautiful settings.

Historical Tour Suggestions

Where to start your historical journey in Vejle? If it's hard to choose, here are two guides for the area – one that takes you back to the oldest parts of its history, and another that combines history, nature, and delicious culinary experiences. Enjoy your journey!

Houses in Vingsted Iron Age on a summer morning

Photo: VejleMuseerne

Experience the Ancient Times in the Vejle area

Go on a historical day trip around the Vejle area. You'll travel through the Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Viking Age.

Two people on their way in to see the exhibition in the experience center Kongernes Jelling

Photo: Mads Hansen

A journey through time and taste in the Vejle area

Join us on a journey through time and taste in the Vejle area. Here, we present our suggestion for a perfect day in Vejle for those of you who love history, culture, and good food.

On a historical city walk

When you visit Vejle, don't miss out on a walking tour through the city's charming streets. You can choose to take the tour with one of Vejle's guides or explore on your own with a walking tour brochure in hand.

Friends on a city walk in the city of Vejle

Photo: Knapek photography

From Ford to Industrial City

Read about Vejle's development through the centuries. Over time, Vejle has evolved from a small market town to a significant industrial city with a port and railway.

Photo: Ukendt