Discover Vojens: History, Trails and Experiences

Vojens combines industrial history, Bronze Age traces, signposted trails and motorsport in a unique way. Those planning a trip with a variety of interests will find historical discoveries, opportunities for exercise and an adventure pool here. The journey can also be taken into account when choosing a holiday destination: The railway station is in the town centre, and bus connections are available from there. The E45 motorway is 5–10 minutes by car from Vojens.

Industrial History and Traces of the Bronze Age

A notable site in the town’s history is the machine workshop built in 1901 by manufacturer Hans Gram. It covered 100 m². The “Brdr. Grams historiske og køletekniske museum” tells the story of the Gram refrigerator factory in even greater detail. It focuses on the development from a village smithy into a modern industrial company.

A completely different era can be encountered at the site of the Skrydstrup Bronze Age House in Vojens. On Over Jerstalvej between house numbers 37 and 39, you can see the outline and post markings of the huge Bronze Age house excavated in 1993. Six information boards describe its history. In addition, the passage graves of Over Jerstal offer an insight into the Neolithic period: The collection of megalithic tombs is dated to around 3300 BC.

Hiking and Cycling Around Vojens

Several different routes are available for a trip with active days. Four hiking trails are signposted in the tunnel valley between Haderslev and Vojens. The entire route from Haderslev to Vojens can be walked and is approximately 14 km long. Take this distance into account when planning your day. Another hiking route along the Hærvejen provides a trail connection to Vojens. This allows you to choose between a collection of signposted trails, a trail connection along the Hærvejen and historical destinations as different focal points.

Vojens can also be incorporated into a longer cycling route: The cycle route from Jels to Rødekro passes through the town. When planning a holiday apartment, you can therefore consider whether you primarily want to use Vojens as a place for historical sightseeing, as the destination of a hike or as a stop on a cycling tour. The facts about the transport links also help you decide between travelling by train and bus or by car.

Experiences for Different Types of Travel Days

Vojens Svømmehal offers an adventure pool with several pools and a slide. The adventure pool is therefore another excursion destination alongside the trails and historical sites. When staying with different age groups, you can plan a day in the water differently from a hike or a sightseeing trip. Another leisure destination is the go-kart track near the Motorsport Arena in Vojens.

Motorsport is also part of the town’s history: The Vojens Speedway Center opened in September 1975. Together with the go-kart track, it forms a separate focus for visitors interested in technical subjects and speed.

Considering Vojens as a Place to Stay

If you are looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Vojens, the planned mix of activities should determine your choice of location. For travellers arriving by train and bus, the railway station in the town centre is a specific point of reference. Those arriving by car can factor the distance to the E45—5–10 minutes by car—into their planning. This makes it possible to assess Vojens as a place to stay in a way that suits your own travel arrangements and preferred daily rhythm.

For further orientation, you can also look at Jordrup Sogn, Lunderskov, Egtved, Agtrup, Hejls, Hejlsminde, Bjert Strand and Bjert.

For the overarching travel overview: Kolding Municipality.