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Kolding

Kolding is a city in the Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark. It lies at the head of Kolding Fjord on the Jutland peninsula and is the seat of Kolding Municipality. The surrounding municipality has a population in the range of tens of thousands, while the city acts as an administrative, economic, and cultural center for the region.

Kolding’s origins lie in the Middle Ages as a market town. The fortress Koldinghus, founded in the

The city is known for cultural institutions such as Trapholt, a major museum of modern art and

Economy and education are central to the city’s profile. The municipality’s economy is diversified, with services,

Transportation links connect Kolding with the rest of Denmark. Kolding Station sits on the Copenhagen–Esbjerg corridor,

13th
century,
served
to
guard
the
important
route
between
Copenhagen
and
western
Jutland
and
became
a
symbol
of
the
town.
After
a
fire
in
1808,
the
fortress
was
rebuilt
and
today
operates
as
a
museum
and
historic
site.
The
historic
center
preserves
a
network
of
narrow
streets
and
a
number
of
old
buildings,
reflecting
the
town’s
long
history.
design
located
by
Kolding
Fjord.
In
addition
to
Koldinghus,
the
area
offers
galleries,
libraries,
and
venues
that
host
regional
markets
and
cultural
events
throughout
the
year.
The
surrounding
region
includes
a
mix
of
residential,
educational,
and
commercial
areas,
contributing
to
Kolding’s
role
as
a
local
hub.
education,
manufacturing,
and
logistics
playing
important
roles.
Kolding
hosts
higher
education
facilities
and
research
activities
that
serve
the
wider
region,
contributing
to
the
local
and
regional
development.
with
InterCity
and
regional
trains,
and
the
city
is
served
by
the
E20
motorway,
providing
road
connections
to
nearby
cities
and
beyond.