Fredericia (IPA: ['fʀɛðɐ̥ɪɕa]) is a medium-sized fortress town which is in the Fredericia municipality in the eastern part of Jutland, Denmark. The town was founded in 1650 by Frederick III, after whom it was named.
Fredericia was almost selected as the Danish capital, due to its central location and large port, but in the end, Copenhagen retained the title due to its larger population.
- Landsoldaten, At the main entrance to the city.. The Foot Soldier is a statue of a proud Danish soldier which commemorates the battle of 1849. It is said to be the oldest monument in the world celebrating the unknown soldier. It is at the main entrance to the city & serves as the main starting point for any visit.
- Det Hvide Vandtårn (The White Water-Tower.), Located on top of the Frederecia's city walls.(Close to the 'Landsoldatpladsen'.), +45 72113511. 11:00-18:00. Det Hvide Vandtårn sits on top of Fredericia's city walls which makes it the ideal place to get views over the Ramparts, The Little Belt Bridge & the entire city. kr 10.
- The Beach, Skærbæk, 7000, Fredericia. Fredericia is blessed with a beautiful, blue-flag beach. The beach is in a small town outside Fredericia called Skærbæk. Here you will find an old fishing-envoirment and beautiful houses. This area of the town also offers visitors and locals the opportunity to admire the views of nearby Funen, walk along the golden sand or have an ice-cream. The beach has no lifeguard.
- The City Walls, Surrounding the city centre.. For a gorgeous 1-hour stroll you can set out on a walk around Fredericia's walls. The route is littered with historical statues, old cannons and information desks offering details on the various gates, ramparts and buildings. Start at the Kongens Port (King's Gate).
- Gunpowder Tower, Øster Voldgade. Opposite the Citadel is the powder tower on the Lolland Bastion. This is the oldest military building in Fredericia, built in 1675. It is a very small building on the coast overlooking the sea.
- Nordstjernen, Kongensgade 25, +45 7591 1900. Summer, weekdays: 10:00-17:00. The oldest house in Fredericia. Offers visitors beautiful flower arrangements and a small art gallery.
Landsoldaten, At the main entrance to the city.. The Foot Soldier is a statue of a proud Danish soldier which commemorates the battle of 1849. It is said to be the oldest monument in the world celebrating the unknown soldier. It is at the main entrance to the city & serves as the main starting point for any visit.
Det Hvide Vandtårn (The White Water-Tower.), Located on top of the Frederecia's city walls.(Close to the 'Landsoldatpladsen'.), +45 72113511. 11:00-18:00. Det Hvide Vandtårn sits on top of Fredericia's city walls which makes it the ideal place to get views over the Ramparts, The Little Belt Bridge & the entire city. kr 10.
The Beach, Skærbæk, 7000, Fredericia. Fredericia is blessed with a beautiful, blue-flag beach. The beach is in a small town outside Fredericia called Skærbæk. Here you will find an old fishing-envoirment and beautiful houses. This area of the town also offers visitors and locals the opportunity to admire the views of nearby [[Funen]], walk along the golden sand or have an ice-cream. The beach has no lifeguard.
The City Walls, Surrounding the city centre.. For a gorgeous 1-hour stroll you can set out on a walk around Fredericia's walls. The route is littered with historical statues, old cannons and information desks offering details on the various gates, ramparts and buildings. Start at the Kongens Port (King's Gate).
Gunpowder Tower, Øster Voldgade. Opposite the Citadel is the powder tower on the Lolland Bastion. This is the oldest military building in Fredericia, built in 1675. It is a very small building on the coast overlooking the sea.
Nordstjernen, Kongensgade 25, +45 7591 1900. Summer, weekdays: 10:00-17:00. The oldest house in Fredericia. Offers visitors beautiful flower arrangements and a small art gallery.
- Fredericia Badeland, Vestre Ringvej 100, +45 72106082. 10:00-18:00. It's close to the Trainstation Fredericia Badeland offers 2 swimming pools (25m & 50m), a separate baby pool, sauna, solarium, water slide.
- Madsby Play Park, Lumbyesvej 45, 7000 Fredericia (Close to the trainstation, look for Vejlevej.). M-F 10:00-15:00, Sa Su 10:00-18:00. Madsby Play Park, is a large family fun park with free activities for kids of all ages. These include, a large playground, driving school, cowboy town & a mini train. During the summer months puppet shows are also scheduled. There is a small charge for the minitrain. Free.
- Sail the Fjord, Gl. Havn, Oldenborggade 30,, +45 72113511. Tuesday & Wednesday, 3 sailings per day. Take a boat along the fjords and along The Little Belt Bridge. Alcohol, soft drinks & coffee available on board. This is a very relaxing way to unwind on a hot summer day. Adults kr 105, children kr 55.
- Fishing: Palsgaard Lake, Bøgeskovvej 64, +45 75957090. April-October: 06:00-22:00. An anglers' lake with shelters nearby. This lake is populated with carp, eel & rainbow trout & offers a good day out for experienced and inexperienced fishermen. North of Fredericia. 3 hours: kr 70, full day kr 140.
Fredericia Badeland, Vestre Ringvej 100, +45 72106082. 10:00-18:00. It's close to the Trainstation Fredericia Badeland offers 2 swimming pools (25m & 50m), a separate baby pool, sauna, solarium, water slide.
Madsby Play Park, Lumbyesvej 45, 7000 Fredericia (Close to the trainstation, look for Vejlevej.). M-F 10:00-15:00, Sa Su 10:00-18:00. Madsby Play Park, is a large family fun park with free activities for kids of all ages. These include, a large playground, driving school, cowboy town & a mini train. During the summer months puppet shows are also scheduled. There is a small charge for the minitrain. Free.
Sail the Fjord, Gl. Havn, Oldenborggade 30,, +45 72113511. Tuesday & Wednesday, 3 sailings per day. Take a boat along the fjords and along The Little Belt Bridge. Alcohol, soft drinks & coffee available on board. This is a very relaxing way to unwind on a hot summer day. Adults kr 105, children kr 55.
Fishing: Palsgaard Lake, Bøgeskovvej 64, +45 75957090. April-October: 06:00-22:00. An anglers' lake with shelters nearby. This lake is populated with carp, eel & rainbow trout & offers a good day out for experienced and inexperienced fishermen. North of Fredericia. 3 hours: kr 70, full day kr 140.
- Restaurant Mary, Best Western Hotel Kronprinds Frederik, Vestre Ringvej 96, +45 75910000. 08:00-21:30. Medium.
- Cafe Gammelhavn, Gl. Havn, 7000,Fredericia, +45 75 93 06 36. An ice-cream & traditional Danish sausage outlet beside the old harbour, with a view of the water & ships. Cheap.
- Restaurant Børkop Vandmølle, Vandmøllevej 4A, 7000, Fredericia, +45 75 92 25 64. Tu-Su. Kitchen closes at 20:30.. Børkop Vandmølle forms a delightful framework around one of the best restaurants in the area, with the added attraction of Denmark's oldest functioning water mill.
- Restaurant HannerupSkov, Hannerup Brovej 9, +45 75 92 85 87. A view of woods and sea. Enjoy your lunch or dinner on the terrace or in the attractive dining rooms.
- Restaurant Oven Vande, Sønder Voldgade 10, +45 75 92 09 69. Cosy maritime lunch and dinner restaurant in the city centre near the old harbor. Eat out on the terrace in summer. Varied seasonal menu.
- Ti Trin Ned, Norgesgade 3, +45 7593 3355. Known as one of the best restaurants in Denmark, Ti Trin Ned mixes the hyped New Nordic kitchen with more traditional French and Mediterranean cuisine. In the high season it is advisable to book four or five weeks in advance. 5 courses with wine is kr 1250.
Restaurant Mary, Best Western Hotel Kronprinds Frederik, Vestre Ringvej 96, +45 75910000. 08:00-21:30. Medium.
Cafe Gammelhavn, Gl. Havn, 7000,Fredericia, +45 75 93 06 36. An ice-cream & traditional Danish sausage outlet beside the old harbour, with a view of the water & ships. Cheap.
Restaurant Børkop Vandmølle, Vandmøllevej 4A, 7000, Fredericia, +45 75 92 25 64. Tu-Su. Kitchen closes at 20:30.. Børkop Vandmølle forms a delightful framework around one of the best restaurants in the area, with the added attraction of Denmark's oldest functioning water mill.
Restaurant HannerupSkov, Hannerup Brovej 9, +45 75 92 85 87. A view of woods and sea. Enjoy your lunch or dinner on the terrace or in the attractive dining rooms.
Restaurant Oven Vande, Sønder Voldgade 10, +45 75 92 09 69. Cosy maritime lunch and dinner restaurant in the city centre near the old harbor. Eat out on the terrace in summer. Varied seasonal menu.
Ti Trin Ned, Norgesgade 3, +45 7593 3355. Known as one of the best restaurants in Denmark, Ti Trin Ned mixes the hyped New Nordic kitchen with more traditional French and Mediterranean cuisine. In the high season it is advisable to book four or five weeks in advance. 5 courses with wine is kr 1250.
- Det Bruunske Pakhus, Kirkestræde 3, +45 7210 6710. M-F 10:00-16:00. Pakhuset is an intimate music venue with its own cafe. Music every weekend from September to June. Ask for programme at the Tourist Office.
Det Bruunske Pakhus, Kirkestræde 3, +45 7210 6710. M-F 10:00-16:00. Pakhuset is an intimate music venue with its own cafe. Music every weekend from September to June. Ask for programme at the Tourist Office.
Fredericia's position next to the bridge between Funen & Jutland means that many of Denmark's other towns and cities are easily accessible by rail & by road. For a day trip or a few hours outside of Fredericia you could try some of the following:
- Odense, a city located on the adjacent Funen island. Birthplace of fairytale writer H.C. Andersen.
- Billund, the home of Lego, visit Legoland.
- Kolding, a historically important Danish town.
- Jelling, featuring the Jelling Stone.
- Aarhus, Denmark's second biggest city in the north of Jutland.
- Vejle, The regional capital of south Jutland