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Kolding is a Danish seaport located at the head of Kolding Fjord in Vejle County. It is the site of the council Kolding Municipality. The Kolding municipality is the sixth largest in Denmark. Located in Kolding is the former royal castle of Koldinghus. This was ... more »
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Airports Kolding is a Danish seaport located at the head of Kolding Fjord in Vejle County. It is the site of the council Kolding Municipality.
The Kolding municipality is the sixth largest in Denmark.
Located in Kolding is the former royal castle of Koldinghus. This was built in the 13th century by King Eric Glipping and is now a museum with certain parts of the castle, including its chapel and hall, being used for governmental ceremonial events. It was the last royal residence in Jutland. Another notable site is the 13th century stone Church of Saint Nicholas, which is one of the oldest in Denmark. Popular tourist attractions include the Trapholt art museum and the gardens Geografisk Have. Trapholt holds collections of Danish arts from 1900 onwards and a smaller number of non-Danish exhibits.
1658 In the Battle of Kolding on December 25, 1658, the allied Polish and Danish forces under hetman Stefan Czarniecki defeated the Swedish forces of Charles XI of Sweden.
1849
A battle between German and Danish forces took place near the town on April 23, 1849 during the First War of Schleswig.
The fireworks-accident in Seest
On November 3, 2004, N. P. Johnsen's Fireworksfactory in Seest, a suburb to Kolding, exploded. One firefighter died, 85 people were injured and around 2000 people were evacuated.
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