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Koldinghus
Address:Markdannersgade 11
Address:Postboks 91
City:6000 Kolding
Phone:76 33 81 00
Fax:76 33 81 99
Email:museum@koldinghus.dk
Homepage:www.koldinghus.dkOpening hours:Alle dage 10-17
Lukket 1/1, 24/12, 25/12 og 31/12
Billetsalg standser 30 minutter før lukketid.
ABOUT THE PLACE
The Museum at Koldinghus
Above the centre of Kolding stands the castle of Koldinghus.
History
It was on this site in 1268 that the Danish king built a fortress for the purpose of guarding the border between the kingdom of Denmark and the Duchy of Schleswig.
The earliest parts still standing date from the 15th century. The fortress was rebuilt as an unfortified castle in the mid-16th century, and the Great Tower - also known as the `Heroes`Tower - was added around 1600. At that time the king often stayed at Koldinghus.