Discover Egtved: History, Landscapes and Trails

Egtved combines historical insights with trails through fields, past small lakes and across varied landscapes. Particularly fascinating is the combination of the history of the Egtved Girl, local history exhibitions and routes for walks or bike rides. If you are planning a trip where culture and outdoor activities go hand in hand, you may wish to consider Egtved as a suitable location when searching for accommodation.

Following in the Footsteps of the Egtved Girl

At the site where the Egtved Girl was found are the reconstructed Egtved Storhøj burial mound and a small exhibition house. A copy of the oak coffin in which the Egtved Girl was buried is also on display there. Egtvedpigens Verden offers a broader perspective: the modern museum is located in the landscape where the Egtved Girl lived and moved around 3,400 years ago. The site is also located at the reconstructed burial site and is an important stop along the Hærvejen.

For families, this themed area offers an accessible introduction to a very early period: you can first explore the reconstructed burial mound and the exhibition, and then experience the landscape as part of the historical context. It is up to you whether you focus primarily on the archaeological history or the surrounding area.

Local History at Egtved Museum

Egtved Museum is a local history museum with objects from various historical periods, from the Stone Age to the 20th century. The exhibition spans the period from the Stone Age to 1960–1980. In addition, an exhibition presents the history of fish farming at the Egtved Å and the streams that flow into it. This creates a broad picture that includes not only individual finds but also the development of life and economic activity in the region.

This variety can make planning your day easier when members of your travel group have different interests. Culture enthusiasts will find several historical points of interest, while a museum visit can be combined with time outdoors later in the day. A holiday apartment or holiday house in Egtved therefore suits travel plans that are not focused exclusively on a single attraction.

Trails through the Landscape

The landscape sculpture by Robert Jacobsen and Jean Clareboudt is located in a former gravel pit near Tørskind, close to Egtved. Nine partial sculptures form a unified whole. This adds a connection between landscape and art to Egtved, providing another cultural feature alongside the museums and historic trails.

The marked trails “Sporene i og ved Egtved” pass through fields, by small lakes, across green spaces and along old routeways near Egtved. If you would like to include a clearly named longer route in your plans, you can choose “Sporene omkring Egtved”. This blue route is 12.4 kilometres long. Take the route into account when planning your day and decide, depending on your preferred pace, how much time to allow for the landscape and breaks.

Egtved can also be considered as a starting point for cycling. The 60-kilometre “Egtvedpigen” cycling route starts and ends in Egtved and passes, among other places, the grave of the Egtved Girl. This offers different ways to explore the area: a walk through the landscape, a visit to a historic museum or a longer circular bike tour.

More Culture and Choosing Your Accommodation

For an additional cultural and historical feature, Egtved Church is another point of interest. When choosing your holiday apartment in Egtved, you can base your decision on the mix you would like for your days: more time at the museum, a hike along the marked trails, the “Egtvedpigen” cycling route or a visit to the site where the Egtved Girl was found.

If you would like to expand your search to other places, you can also look at Bjert, Almind, Hejls, Vojens, Grønninghoved Strand, Viuf, Jordrup Sogn and Lejrskov.

For the overview of the wider travel area: Kolding Municipality.