The best running trails in Fredericia

At Lillebæltsværft (Lillebæltswerft), volunteers keep a 150-year-old boat-building tradition alive. Clinker construction is UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, and here dinghies and wooden ships are still restored using the old method where the planks overlap.

The varied hike on the Lillebeltstien is a dream 🤩👍

Østerstrand is Fredericia's largest beach and has been nominated several times as Denmark's best beach. Located near the Little Belt, this beach is an ideal place to relax and offers everything you need for a perfect day out. The wide, sandy beach provides excellent swimming opportunities, either from the water or from the large, circular pier in the center. Østerstrand is a family-friendly beach with good restroom and changing facilities. Toilets and showers are available, and the restroom building also includes a family changing room with showers. The beach area features pathways and numerous options for a comfortable stay. Several seating and loungers, as well as long tables, are available for beachgoers. Some of the long tables have a stone surface, making it safe to use disposable barbecues. There are also several fire pits along the beach that are free to use. https://www.visitfredericia.de/tourist/reise-planen/osterstrand-gdk608931

Middelfart's Old Harbor is located where the Little Belt is at its smallest, between the two bridges. Its location, close to the city and overlooking the bustling Belt, attracts sailors who enjoy both the active harbor and city life. There's never a dull moment here; something's happening every minute. The harbor's backyard is also unique, with its Hanging Gardens, located on terraces between charming little houses overlooking the harbor. This also applies to motorboats, sailboats, and wooden ships. In 2023, the harbor was designated a Maritime Cultural Harbor by the Ship Preservation Foundation. The harbor is small and has space for approximately 60 boats. The marina is attractive for larger vessels due to its depth, but everyone is welcome. However, only the most essential amenities are available here. On the other hand, you're close to the old town and the new harbor promenade with restaurants and many shopping opportunities. Also visit the waterfront cultural island, which offers year-round experiences such as a cinema and concert hall. https://marinaguide.dk/de/middelfart-alten-hafen/beschreibung

Middelfart's Old Harbor is located where the Little Belt is at its smallest, between the two bridges. Its location, close to the city and overlooking the bustling Belt, attracts sailors who enjoy both the active harbor and city life. There's never a dull moment here; something's happening every minute. The harbor's backyard is also unique, with its Hanging Gardens, located on terraces between charming little houses overlooking the harbor. This also applies to motorboats, sailboats, and wooden ships. In 2023, the harbor was designated a Maritime Cultural Harbor by the Ship Preservation Foundation. The harbor is small and has space for approximately 60 boats. The marina is attractive for larger vessels due to its depth, but everyone is welcome. However, it only offers the most essential amenities. On the other hand, you're close to the old town and the new harbor promenade with restaurants and many shopping opportunities. Also visit the waterfront cultural island, which offers year-round experiences such as a cinema and concert hall. https://marinaguide.dk/de/middelfart-alten-hafen/beschreibung

The CLAY Ceramics Museum in Middelfart is a leading specialist museum for ceramic art, design, and crafts in Europe. Experience the renowned Royal Copenhagen collection, which spans 240 years of Danish ceramics history. The intersection of modernity and history is reflected in the museum's exhibitions, collections, and architecture. https://www.ferienhausfunen.de/staedte/middelfart/clay-museum/

Opening hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00 CLAY KERAMIKMUSEUM DENMARK (formerly the Danish Ceramics Museum Grimmerhus) is a unique specialist museum for ceramic art, handicrafts and design. It has one of Europe's finest collections of ceramics, as the museum was given a unique collection of approximately 55,000 ceramic works – porcelain, stoneware and earthenware – from the Royal Porcelain Factory, Bing & Grøndal and Aluminia in 2010. Approximately 1,000 works are on display out of the 55,000. What makes the collection unique is that it has never before been presented to the public and that it reflects more than 235 years of ceramic design development produced at the three renowned Danish ceramics factories: the Royal Porcelain Factory, Bing & Grøndahl and Aluminia. Among both young and old, interest in ceramics is fierce these years, and all over the world – from China to the USA – the “three blue waves” are the epitome of Danish handicraft and design. After an extensive renovation and extension, CLAY Ceramics Museum Denmark is open again, and the presentation of the royal porcelain collection is a significant attraction for both Danish and foreign guests. CLAY provides a framework for changing special exhibitions and thematic events with ceramics as the focal point. A visit to CLAY Ceramics Museum Denmark will involve an encounter with the exciting ceramic art, an opportunity for a cozy moment in the museum’s café, and a look into the museum shop’s tasteful selection of unique ceramic handicrafts and design. In addition, the architecture itself and the surrounding sculpture park with a view of the Little Belt are a great experience in themselves. With the beautiful extension, which is mainly located underground, as much consideration as possible has been given to the original building Grimmerhus – a unique architectural gem from 1857, which is now fully protected. Name change from Grimmerhus to CLAY Ceramics Museum Denmark It is not entirely coincidental that Denmark's Ceramics Museum Grimmerhus is now called CLAY Ceramics Museum Denmark. The idea for the museum, which opened in 1994, originated from a group of ceramic artists who called themselves Clay Today. Over the years, the exhibitions have had many different, exciting touches from ceramic artists, and the collection of ceramics at CLAY has only grown. CLAY is both an architectural gem and a very exciting insight into the world of ceramics, which should be experienced when visiting Middelfart. Source.: https://www.visitmiddelfart.dk/middelfart/planlaeg-din-tur/clay-keramikmuseum-danmark-gdk614412

In front of you, you can see the large ramparts on the meadow west of the current Hindsgavl Castle. These are the remains of the original Hindsgavl Castle, probably built by King Erik Klipping as a royal castle around 1260.