Region of Southern Denmark district, Denmark

Places to visit near Kolding

Kolding is a town in Region of Southern Denmark district, Denmark, home to about 55,363 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 12 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 8 museums and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Kolding Fjord (7 km), Eltang Kirke (8 km) and Elvig Høj (9 km).

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Kolding, Denmark
Kolding, Region of Southern Denmark district, Denmark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kolding at a glance

Location
Region of Southern Denmark district, Denmark
Population
about 55,363
Coordinates
55.4904° N, 9.4722° E
Places within 50 km
46 (36 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Kolding

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kolding: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Kolding, by type

Churches near Kolding

46 churches within 100 km of Kolding. The closest is Sankt Nicolai Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Eltang Kirke (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kolding

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kolding. The closest is Staldgården (1 km); the best-known is Hindsgavl Slot (17 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Hindsgavl Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Staldgården · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~0 km
  • Den Tapre Landsoldat · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Troldborg Ring · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Wedellsborg · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Stagsevold · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see

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Museums near Kolding

30 museums within 100 km of Kolding. The closest is Koldinghus (1 km); the best-known is CLAY Keramikmuseum Danmark (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Kolding

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kolding. The closest is Kolding Fjord (7 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Kolding Fjord · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Østerstrand · beach · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Albuen Strand · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Bågø Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Flovt Strand · beach · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Nordborg Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~60 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kolding

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kolding. The closest is Givskud Zoo - Zootopia (45 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kolding

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kolding. The closest is Elvig Høj (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Elvig Høj · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Skamlingsbanken · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Stoltenbjerg · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Sønderby Klint · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Frøbjerg Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Vongshøj · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~71 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Kolding

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kolding
  2. 8 km Eltang Kirke · church, Region of Southern Denmark
  3. 6 km Kolding Fjord · beach, Region of Southern Denmark
  4. 1 km Elvig Høj · viewpoint, Region of Southern Denmark
  5. 9 km Hindsgavl Slot · heritage site, Region of Southern Denmark
  6. 15 km Skamlingsbanken · viewpoint, Region of Southern Denmark
  7. 12 km Back to Kolding

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From travellers near Kolding

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How to reach Kolding

    All places near Kolding by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Wedellsborg · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Haderslev Domkirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Stoltenbjerg · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Starup Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Hover Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Museet På Sønderskov · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Haderslev Dam · lake · Region of Southern Denmark · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Bågø Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Årø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Stagsevold · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Flovt Strand · beach · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Gram Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~43 km · Must-see
    • LEGO House · temple · Region of Southern Denmark · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Assens Miniby · attraction · Region of Southern Denmark · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Toldbodhus · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Givskud Zoo - Zootopia · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Vor Frue Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Vestfyns Kunstmuseum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Torø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Erholm · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Bogense Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Harridslevgaard Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Sønderby Klint · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Barsø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Terrariet Vissenbjerg · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Frøbjerg Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Boller Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Æbelø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Tamdrup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Nordborg Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Riberhus Slotsbanke · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Vester Nykirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Aabenraa Fjord · beach · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Kunstmuseet Brundlund Slot · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Dallund Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Helnæs Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Løgismose · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Glavendrupstenen · attraction · Region of Southern Denmark · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Dyvig · beach · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Sneum Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Horsens Fjord · beach · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Universe · park · Region of Southern Denmark · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Tyrrestrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Wadden Sea Centre · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Odinstårnet (model) · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Bolbro Bevægelsespark · park · Region of Southern Denmark · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Galleri Galschiøt · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Vongshøj · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Odense Zoo · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Løgumkloster Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~73 km · Must-see
    • The Danish Railway Museum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Møllehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Gråbrødre Kloster · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Ejer Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • H. C. Andersens Barndomshjem · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Ovsted Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Saint Canute's Cathedral · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Nonnebakken · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Blakshøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Møntnergaarden · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Thorstrup Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~76 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kolding by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1246Sankt Nicolai Kirke (1 km)
    Forts & heritage933Staldgården (1 km)
    Museums830Koldinghus (1 km)
    Beaches & coast518Kolding Fjord (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens116Givskud Zoo - Zootopia (45 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints314Elvig Høj (9 km)
    Parks08Universe (68 km)
    Other attractions36Borch’s House (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Årø (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Slotssøen (1 km)
    Temples11LEGO House (44 km)
    Treks01Pilbrodalen (88 km)

    Kolding: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kolding?

    Kolding Fjord (beach, about 7 km), Eltang Kirke (church, about 8 km), Elvig Høj (viewpoint, about 9 km), Skamlingsbanken (viewpoint, about 12 km), Hindsgavl Slot (heritage site, about 17 km), CLAY Keramikmuseum Danmark (museum, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kolding?

    46 places on Spotwander: 12 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 5 beaches & coast, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest church to Kolding?

    Sankt Nicolai Kirke, about 1 km by road; Sankt Michaels Kirke (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kolding?

    Staldgården, about 1 km by road; Hindsgavl Slot (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Kolding?

    Koldinghus, about 1 km by road; Kommandocentralen (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kolding?

    Start in Kolding, visit Eltang Kirke, then Kolding Fjord, then Elvig Høj, then Hindsgavl Slot, then Skamlingsbanken, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kolding?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Kolding

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kolding’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kolding on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.