Fredericia CREDIBLE CLOSE CRUISABLE

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1 CREDIBLE CLOSE CRUISABLE Fredericia is beautifully situated right by the shimmering Little Belt, beside two coastlines with a magnificent view of Danish nature. When in Fredericia you are visiting Danish history. At the same time our location - right in the middle of Denmark gives you access to world class attractions. After only a five minutes stroll from the Port of Fredericia you are in charming and historic midtown with cozy shops, excellent restaurants and historic sights. Dating back to 1650, where the Danish King began building the city, and with a significant military history still visible in Northern Europe s best preserved ramparts, you will be seeing beautiful old houses, memorial plaques and monuments the authenticity and history is present and alive. Also with a maximum drive of 60 minutes you can reach not only several UNESCO sites, but also the original LEGOLAND, the home town of Hans Christian Andersen and much more. Read more Feel free to use all information on this page in your marketing materials. 1

2 QUICK FACTS Language: Danish Distance from pier to city center: Kastelpier 1-3: 500 meters Transportation to/from airport: Taxis and buses are available. 52 km to Billund International Airport. Several daily national flights or international flights. Approximately 60 minutes drive by taxi. Currency: Danish Krona DKK Transport to/from city center: From cruise pier to city center (7 minutes walk, 2 minutes by taxi). You can see the city center from the ship. 2

3 SELECTED ATTRACTIONS Royal Jelling: is Denmark s largest Viking complex, established more than 1,000 years ago and featured on UNESCO s World Heritage List. Modernized in 2014 and reopened in Hans Christian Andersen s home town: Odense offers enchanting experiences, including a museum dedicated to the poet s life and work and the open-air museum, the Funen Village, where you can experience how people lived 200 years ago. Hans Christian Andersen 3

4 SELECTED ATTRACTIONS LEGOLAND : is Denmark s largest tourist attraction outside Copenhagen, with an ever-increasing number of amusements, the world s largest LEGO Shop and a permanent exhibition of LEGO models using more than 60 million LEGO bricks. Kolding Hus: Denmark s oldest royal castle a wellpreserved ruin and a museum of cultural history. Clay: Experience Scandinavia's only Ceramic Museum and discover the magic pottery and ceramic. See the collection of the world renowned Royal Copenhagen porcelain. Koldinghus 4

5 EXCITING EXTRAS Bridgewalking Lillebelt: is a new unique attraction opened in spring Walk at the top of the bridge dated back to Experience the fantastic view of country side and town when you cross over the Little Belt. Egeskov Castle: was built in 1554, is probably Europe's best-preserved Renaissance castle and home to numerous exhibitions and collections as well as Europe s finest historical gardens. Modavi: Visit a rare phenomenon, a Danish vineyard. This family business produces wine of the highest Danish quality. Bridgewalking 5

6 VARIED SHORE EXCURSIONS Classic & Popular Guided tour of Fredericia : A historic walking tour of the town of Fredericia founded in Walk on Nothern Europes best-preserved ramparts and see beautiful churches and cozy houses. Trip to a living castle on the island of Funen: Drive to Egeskov Castle along beautiful coast lines and through typical Danish country landscape. Visit the Renaissance castle with historical gardens. Egeskov Castle 6

7 VARIED SHORE EXCURSIONS New & Adventurous Match racing: Spend a day as a crew member on a match race sailing boat. It is fast, challenging but safe to sail in. Madsby park: A family park with green spaces, picnic facilities, playgrounds, animals and much more. Fredericia mini town: A copy of the town of Fredericia, built 1:10, as it was in Enjoy the beach: Lovely bathing beach, café and beach volley. 7

8 CONTACTS Tel Nørregade 7B DK-1165 Copenhagen K, Denmark