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The Wave (Bølgen), Vejle
An undulating five-tower residential building on Vejle Fjord, one of Denmark's most striking pieces of contemporary architecture.
8 km · about 15 min drive
South Denmark, Denmark · Europe
Jelling is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bredsten, 32km from Old Little Belt Bridge.
Jelling is a town located in South Denmark, Denmark. With a population of 3,658, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Jelling sits in Denmark, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Jelling to your route.
Jelling is a railway town in Denmark with a population of 4,038 (1 January 2026), located in Jelling Parish, approximately 10 km northwest of Vejle. The town lies 105 metres above sea level.
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Jelling is located in South Denmark, Denmark, Europe. The coordinates are 55.7559 latitude, 9.4258 longitude.
Jelling has a population of approximately 3,658 people, making it a town in Denmark.
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An undulating five-tower residential building on Vejle Fjord, one of Denmark's most striking pieces of contemporary architecture.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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The original Legoland theme park with over 65 million Lego bricks creating miniature landmarks, rides, and attractions in LEGO's hometown.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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The elegant 1935 steel truss bridge linking Jutland and Funen at Middelfart. Now a quiet scenic crossing beside its motorway successor, with bridge-walking tours on its upper girders.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Suspension bridge carrying the E20 motorway between Jutland and Funen, opened in 1970 alongside the older 1935 crossing.
32 km · about 35 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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