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Koldinghus

Kolding, Denmark

History

A large royal castle on a hill in Kolding, partly ruined after a fire and rebuilt with modern interiors. Climb the tower for the view over the town and the fjord.

Koldinghus was founded in the 13th century. The oldest surviving part, the north wing, was built under King Christopher III between 1441 and 1448. In the winter of 1808 a fire broke out in the castle while Spanish soldiers under French command were quartered there, and it reduced the main buildings to ruins. From 1976 to 1993 it was secured and redesigned to plans by the architects Inger and Johannes Exner, and the project received the Europa Nostra Award in 1993.

Today Koldinghus is a museum with collections of furniture, church art, older Danish painting, ceramics and silver. The castle stands in the town of Kolding in south Jutland. Allow about two to three hours for a visit.

Nearest town
Kolding, Denmark
Category
History & culture
GPS
55.4900, 9.4770

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Denmark: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Tolls on the Great Belt and Øresund bridges. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

Sources

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Campsites nearby

  • Stensager Strand CampingCampsite
    10 km from Koldinghus
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
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  • Gammel Ålbo CampingCampsite
    13 km from Koldinghus
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Hejlsminde Strand CampingCampsite
    16 km from Koldinghus
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • NyHavn 2Motorhome stopover
    16 km from Koldinghus · 20 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Anslet CampingCampsite
    17 km from Koldinghus
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lillebælt NaturistcampingCampsite
    19 km from Koldinghus
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Denmark · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Koldinghus?

Koldinghus is in Kolding, Denmark, at GPS 55.4900, 9.4770. It is about 30 km from Jelling.

Can you camp near Koldinghus?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kolding Lystbådehavn Autocamperplads, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 93 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

What is there to see near Koldinghus?

Places worth a stop nearby: Jelling Mounds and Runestones (30 km), LEGO House (35 km), Ribe (49 km) and H.C. Andersen’s House (58 km).

When is the best time to visit Koldinghus?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)