There is also plenty of access to Vejle via Copenhagen. I worked my way round the cereal, breads and fruit while Alistair made his choice from the hot food selection and that was us set up for the day ahead. The quirky cafe offers a unique menu of dishes made from local produce, all served up with a large helping of mythical Viking storytelling. Boffi | De Padova Takes Over the Organic Architectural Masterpiece Kellogg Doolittle House. The quirky cafe offers a unique menu of dishes made from local produce, all served up with a large helping of mythical Viking storytelling. The waterfront is also home to the stunning Fjordenhus, an office block that draws its inspiration from a castle. But if you fancy something a little more offbeat, the town of Vejle in the south of the country is a must-try alternative. Heavenly. We decided to go middle of the road with the five course menu. Send all inquiries tokarl@avontuura.com. Designate Vejles waterfront has over the past few years been transformed into a modern and charming canal district with a vibrant maritime club life. Visitors to the city of Vejle on Jutlands east coast can see at first hand the work of this influential artist where his first building project the stilted, red brick. We headed back to Vejle city centre for dinner at Madindustrien. The exhibition comprises of nine artworks created specifically for Floating Art 2019. Casa D Arte Rug Collection by Tigmi Trading. After trying out the gym, indoor pool, sauna and spa bath we were looking forward to a Danish breakfast. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Vejle Art Museum has expanded its exhibition space over the summer to include the fjord. We were lucky enough to have the swimming pool and spa to ourselves, even although the hotel was very busy. Feel the cozy atmosphere of this old merchant ho With a nice view of the Vejle Inlet, the Bridge and the garden of Skyttehuset you will find Blgen (The Wave), that has received a wealth of awards and has become one of Vejle's landmarks. A Home for All: Ace Hotel Sydney by Flack Studio. display: none; The Trndur multi-storey car park is a prominent landmark.

Its newly renovated Aqua Spa has Denmarks first indoor sandy beach with light therapy treatment, an innovative Shower Walk and choice of indoor and outdoor hot tubs. From afar, the buildings surface seems orderly, but upon closer inspection, the different shapes and slightly irregular staggering of the bricks depth reveals a lively, organic surface. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". A Venetian waterway-quality to the flowing water laps up against the sides of the buildings brickwork. The route is closed during July. Alternatively, Aarhus Airport is just over an hour away from Vejle. Named Heritage Luxe, the renowned Italian brand goes back to its roots to rediscover an Copenhagens 3 Days of Design returned with a city-wide showcase of over 200 exhibitions from new design launches, workshops and talks to viewings and parties. Visitors to the waterfront this summer will also be able to admire the nine new international art installations which will grace the fjord as the, Having worked up an appetite Vejles thriving restaurants scene provides plenty of places to refuel and gets a boost this year with new, offering new food trails and food walks of the region, following local producers from fjord and field to fork. Olafur Eliassons Fjordenhus puts Vejle on the map as Denmarks hottest centre for architecture. Based in Sydney, she has worked both in Asia and Australia designing. [3], In 2010 The Wave in Vejle and Henning Larsen Architects won the prestigious architectural prize LEAF Awards in the multiple occupancy category. All rights reserved.

See munkebjerg.dk As you see with the date at the top, this list is always updating as new projects are completed. The handy guide pinpoints the speciality delis and farm shops and highlights the best restaurants. Kayakers can also sail through the arches of the Fjordenhus and on into Snderen, where theres a new residential area called Skudehavnen. We were met by a waiter who escorted us to the wine cellar, where we enjoyed a glass of champagne and canaps while browsing the menu. DENMARKS capital city Copenhagen is unquestionably on many travellers bucket lists. Whilst outside theres a park sauna, and for some real forest bathing a series of new hot tubs which are set at piping hot 38 degrees. An avid writer, its hard to know what she prefers more, stringing words together or creating spaces. Vejle is a must-try alternative to Copenhagen, The Jelling Monuments have UNESCO World Heritage status, Disneyland Paris festive Christmas advert reveals the story of how the magic all began, Boutique cruising from Denmark to Estonia and Russia on a Saga liner built for Brits, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). If you want to see your photo featured, hashtag#AVONTUURAon Instagram and I will try my best to include it. }

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For other inquiries Contact Us. Completed last summer the Fjordenhus is just one of an impressive collection of striking new buildings on the fjord and is destined to become a landmark, cementing the citys position as an architectural leader. In the stairwell, scattered silver bricks reflect the sunlight shining in from above. ], archesbrickscirclesculturalcurvesdenmarkextreme lovefacadegeometryinterior architectureOlafur Eliassonpublic spacestairswaterworkplace design. Blgen (Danish "The Wave") is a modern residential building complex by the Skyttehus bay in Vejle, Denmark. Interview // Melbourne Photographer Dan Hocking. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Like the rest of the hotel, the restaurant interior is minimalist. Jelling is aquaint little town visited by more than 150,000 tourists annually, and not with Castles and manor houses in Vejle River Valley, 10 kilometers northwest of Vejle. All Rights Reserved. Stable & Cart House by Clare Cousins Architects. Breathe Architecture's Sustainable Distillery for Four Pillars Gin in Melbourne.

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The double-curved, 3D-formed windows precisely follow the geometry of the building. World-renowned Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson has created the building, which is located in the harbour basin itself. Located at an old brewery, the rustic setting has been preserved to offer an informal and cosy atmosphere. (completed in 2017) - a group of five shimmering tile-clad, rolling waves, each reaching nine stories with 20 privately owned flats. Pop into the Cultural Museum in Spiderihallerne, Vejles old cotton industry centre, and learn all about the citys heritage. Open to the public, this space is permeated by the fjord and contains two aqueous zones with site-specific artworks by Eliasson. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? We had dinner booked that evening at Restaurant Remouladenwhich is located at the waterfront and has an amazing view over the bay. Today the area features award-winning architecture and sust Den Smidtske Grd in Sndergade is a beautiful old half-timbered house, which today is the only of Vejle's old merchant houses that has been preserved. We pay for your stories and videos! The project also won the annual 'Vejle Award' as 2010 Building of the Year. The brick facades are constructed from ellipsoidal negative spaces creating the visually complex curved forms and arched windows.

MORE INFO: See award-winning architecture on the waterfront such as the Wave and the new landmark Fjordenhus. Being Human: William Wegmans Striking & Surreal Portraits of Weimaraner Dogs. There is also an extensive wine list with a choice of more than 600 quality plonks. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The five blocks are constructed on a 35,000 m2 former industrial ar You can experience the magnificent bridge, Vejlefjordbroen, close by at the Vejle Fjord around Vejle Marina and at Nrreskoven.

Further treatments in the health spa range from a clay bath to a Turkish hammam or Viking bath, where both warm and cold rain are part of the experience. Luckily for us an elderly lady walking her dog kindly offered to explain about the artworks in English so that we didnt miss anything. text-align: right; The Aqua spa features an indoor hydrotherapy pool set at a soothing 32 degrees, plus a new Jacuzzi, herbal sauna and steam bath. Or experience the Viking history at UNESCO site Kongernes Jelling. EasyJet (easyjet.com) from Bristol, Edinburgh, Gatwick and Manchester; and Norwegian (norwegian.com) from Gatwick and Edinburgh. Visitors to the city of Vejle on Jutlands east coast can see at first hand the work of this influential artist where his first building project the stilted, red brick Fjordenhus is Vejles newest iconic building by the citys waterfront. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. The bridge over Vejle Inlet was completed in 1980 and is a classic examp Vejle TownHall (Vejle Rdhus) was built in 187879. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The art gallery-esque aura, with abstract wall line Florim Ceramiches latest collection takes inspiration from the noble hues and majestic veining of one of natures most unique resourcesmarble. Throw in the fact it was named Denmarks No1 shopping town last year and has a vibrant culinary scene well, you couldnt get me on the plane fast enough. The route is closed during July. 10 kilometers northwest of Vejle. Its best known for stunning landscape in the surrounding area but it also happens to be an emerging centre for contemporary architecture, with some of Denmarks largest architecture firms designing new landmark buildings in the city. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Email us at scoop@thesun.co.uk or call 0141 420 5300, Ryanair passenger misses flight after boarding the WRONG plane, Holiday boost allows Brits to skip huge passport queues at airport in new scheme, I'm a flight attendant and we use these hidden pods when we sleep on planes, Inside Edinburgh's new 55 million surfing destination, with gigantic wavepool, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Yes, it was time to hit Vejles award-winning shops. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. All Yellowtrace original content and photographs are subject to copyright and must not be reproduced without our express prior written permission. ASHKAL Mirror Collection by Richard Yasmine for SURSOCK Museum Beirut. Like a modern-day castle, Fjordenhus rises out of the water as a mythical building from long ago. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. It is inspired by the Sydney Opera House by Danish architect Jrn Utzon and the hilly landscape around Vejle Fjord. We loved the atmosphere so stayed for a couple of drinks as it was our last night. margin-right: 4%; , run by Vejle locals, husband and wife team Michael Munk and Mette Derdau, to the cosy newly renovated Viking inspired caf. And the stuffed yogurt mousse served with white chocolate ice cream, raspberry coulis, fresh berries and mini meringues was a perfect combination of sweet and tart. There was also a huge installation made from shrink wrap which was big enough to climb inside and walk around in. Part modern-day silo and part lighthouse, the brickwork exterior and cylindrical forms echo the typologies of the warehouses and silos found along the pier, while the interior is lit at night, glowing against the shoreline. The Wave is must-see with its eye-catching design. Steel frames span several floors, while the window voids form the central element of the facade. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. And four new weekly flights from Manchester to Billund started in April 2019, price from 12.99 per person one way. From Michelin starred restaurant MeMu, run by Vejle locals, husband and wife team Michael Munk and Mette Derdau, to the cosy newly renovated Viking inspired caf SEJD Caf & Boutique, in the heart of historical Jelling.

Child Studio Transforms Belgravia Townhouse into Cubitts Eyewear Store. Theres a huge variety with everything from high street chains to individual boutiques and speciality stores. But one thing she does know, is that she loves doing the both together.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. We were sad to be checking out after breakfast the next morning but, as the return flight wasnt until later that afternoon, we were able to pay a visit to Spinderihallerne, where the annual paper festival was taking place. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Classic Danish brick is the predominant material of the buildings inner and outer walls. A Beachfront Bungalow in Sorrento by Fiona Lynch. 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Fjordenhus stands in the water alongside Havneen (The Harbour Island), a man-made island that was developed by Vejle Municipality to revitalise the harbour area, introducing important new residential components into a traditionally industrial environment. "Blgen" (the wave) and Olafur Eliassons iconic building "Fjordenhus" - both placed on Vejles exciting harbour front. has daily flights from Heathrow to Billund with return prices from 81 as well as flights from London City Airport and Manchester to Billund through the airlines franchise partner Sun-Air. A Contemporary Floating Greenhouse: BVN Brisbane Studio by BVN. A Hair Salon in Milan Conceived as a Living Room for Friends. The fjord is also the focus for all the new activities this summer with new kayak tours of the floating art exhibition, new food trails through the city and beyond and an innovative new aqua spa at Comwell Kellers Park Hotel. For more on a trip to Denmark in general see visitdenmark.com. See vejlemuseerne.dk Called Cry me a river, the theme of the exhibition is a cultural take on science fiction and the importance of water for creating and sustaining life. British Airways has daily flights from Heathrow to Billund with return prices from 81 as well as flights from London City Airport and Manchester to Billund through the airlines franchise partner Sun-Air. All the Danish people we met were so friendly and helpful and could speak English fluently. A Retro Modern Vibe: Beaumont Apartment Renovation by KIN Architects. 3,600 inhabitants, located approx. See ryanair.com has a new thrice weekly flight from Manchester to Aarhus from 72.74 per person one way. Located in the forest on the Vejle fjord. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. The floors and ceilings of Fjordenhus are formed by white concrete slabs, creating 3.2 metre high spaces on each level. Located in the forest on the Vejle fjord, Comwell Kellers Park Hotel is an elegant stately home surrounded by acres of parkland. Adding to this is an innovative new beach spa experience which combines warm sand with the energy giving properties of light to replicate the refreshing feel of a beach with the sound of waves crashing and the warm smell of summer. From. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". It is the visually spectacular double-height ground floor, immersed in water, that grabs you. New twice weeklyRyanairflights from Edinburgh to Billund from 17.99 per person one way. Vejle, Denmarks hottest centre for architecture, As the spotlight turns to the Tate Modern in London this summer and the opening of world-renowned Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliassons major retrospective (11 July 2019 5 January 2020). Remember to Play: Highlights from 3 Days of Design 2022. Cafes and bakeries are also prominent. #mc_embed_signup .button { It is surrounded by a magnificent beech forest with trails for nature walks. We had a stroll along the towns umbrella street, below, and couldnt help thinking it would be a good idea to have a few of our thoroughfares lined with brollies back home with the amount of rain we get! View our online Press Pack. STAYING THERE: Munkebjerg Hotel by the Vejle fjord offers double rooms starting at 135 including breakfast. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';fnames[3]='ADDRESS';ftypes[3]='address';fnames[4]='PHONE';ftypes[4]='phone';fnames[5]='BIRTHDAY';ftypes[5]='birthday';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true); Copyright 2017-2022 by VONTUURA. 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The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Video Highlights From Milan Design Week 2018. The brick forms the smallest possible constructing unit and follows the organic shape of the building. Practice Notes: Advocating the Value of Design. With the focus on recycling, there was an incredible display of art made from old paper and cardboard. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. It was an extremely pleasant start to our fine-dining experience. As the spotlight turns to the Tate Modern in London this summer and the opening of world-renowned Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliassons major retrospective (11 July 2019 5 January 2020).

I thoroughly enjoyed the ribeye steak with barnaise sauce and handcooked chips while Alistair said his plaice was delicious. The brickwork incorporates fifteen different tones of unglazed finish; additional colours of glazed bricks are integrated into the carved-out sections to produce colour fades green from the bottom and blue from the top that reflect the water and sky. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. At breakfast the next morning we filled up with a different selection of the foods that we hadnt tried the day before and then headed to the UNESCO world heritage site in the small town of Jelling, a 20-minute drive from Vejle. Below is the MUST-SEE Architecture in Vejle. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The Royal Jelling Experience Centre is well worth a visit and, incredibly, admission is free.

#mc_embed_signup{background:#ededed; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; } Starting from the beach of Albuen, the guided tour rows in sea kayaks under the Vejle Fjord bridge and passes the newly renovated Skyttehushaven Park which includes a new beachfront, eight new garden areas, new trails, a play area, new aviaries, and a renovated gazebo. Susanna has a background in Interior Architecture and a passion for writing.

SAS (flysas.co.uk) operates from Aberdeen, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Heathrow and Manchester. Vejle is a small Danish town on the JutlandPeninsula, at the head of the Vejle Fjord. All Rights Reserved. Learn how your comment data is processed. It is, however, tricky to fit rectilinear furniture into rounds rooms. Located in western Vejle, the landmark residential buildings De Fem Sstre (The Five Sisters) tower to a height of almost 40 metres. In 2011 the project won at Civic Trust Awards, that was initiated in 1959 in England to honour the best in architecture, design and planning etc.

in the heart of historical Jelling. We were lucky enough to enjoy some live music with our food as a wedding celebration had been held there that afternoon. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website.