Cruise Fredericia presents SHORE EXCURSIONS FEATURING TOP ATTRACTIONS CREDIBLE, CLOSE, CRUISEABLE Royal Jelling 45 MIN. City of Fredericia 5 MIN. A UNESCO SITE In the A historic town UNESCO of it all ! ® LEGOLAND 45 MIN. The original LEGOLAND® Tirpitz 80 MIN. A World War II Bunker Museum LEGO® House A museum and Hans Christian Andersen’s experience center childhood home in Odense 45 MIN. 50 MIN. 1 HOUR Historic Christiansfeld Ribe: the oldest COPENHAGEN and the Moravian Brethren FREDERICIA city in Denmark - the Church 35 MIN. authentic, living A UNESCO SITE Viking experience 75 MIN. UNESCO The Wadden Sea 75 MIN. Egeskov Castle 60 MIN. A UNESCO SITE Finest renaissance architecture and gardens UNESCO A BROAD SELECTION OF ATTRACTIONS - FOR EVERYONE Fredericia is a Scandinavian cruise destination situated in the heart of Denmark. Whether you are into historic and authentic attractions, culture sites or activities for the entire family, Fredericia is the perfect destination. Fredericia is surrounded by world famous tourist attractions and within a 1-hour drive you can reach three UNESCO sites, the childhood home of the world famous author Hans Christian Andersen, the original LEGOLAND® and many other sites. CITY OF FREDERICIA HISTORY AND AUTHENTICITY THE MOST WELL-PRESERVED RAMPARTS IN NORTHERN EUROPE Fredericia was established as a fortress town in 1650. On the landside, the town was laid out in circular form with nine large moated bastions. On the waterfront, the town had a somewhat weaker fortification line together with a citadel as its last defense. Fredericia was planned as a fortress town and the streets within the ramparts are all regular and entirely perpendicular. Fredericia has been of great importance in the history of Denmark. Best known is the great mili- tary victory for Denmark that occurred in Fredericia in 1849. The fortifications were dismantled in 1909 and the green ramparts converted into a large public park. Today, it is possible to walk along the entire ramparts and view the beautiful nature by the Little Belt. THE FIRST EVER MONUMENT TO HONOR THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER The Brave Soldier is a statue of a proud Danish soldier, which honors the military importance that Fredericia once had. It is located at the main entrance to the city and serves as the main starting point for visitors standing by the ramparts. THE ROYAL JELLING MOUNDS, RUNIC STONES AND CHURCH HOME OF THE VIKING KINGS The village of Jelling is home to Europe’s most striking Viking Age monuments: two large barrows and two runic stones erected by kings Gorm the Old and Harald Bluetooth. Royal Jelling is a modern and interactive visitor center under the auspices of the National Museum of Denmark. Guests can explore the exciting story of the Viking Age and learn more about the transition to Christianity in Denmark as well as the Danish kings. WORLD HERITAGE UNESCO FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS The eighth-century Jelling Monuments – two runic stones by the Jelling Church and two mighty ro- yal burial mounds to the north and south of the church – came under UNESCO patronage in 1994. Distance from Fredericia: 35 km Duration of transport by bus: 45 min CHRISTIANSFELD - A MORAVIAN CHURCH SETTLEMENT Founded in 1773, Christiansfeld was planned and built more than 230 years ago as the headquarters of the Moravian Brethren in Denmark and is named after King Christian VII. The Church of the Moravian Brethren is characterized by simplicity and is the largest church hall in Denmark without supporting beams. UNESCO AND ONE-OF-A-KIND ARCHITECHTURE From an architecturally point of view, the town style of Christiansfeld is unique. A strict and harmonic architecture forms the framework of a calm and green town. With its straight streets, beautiful buildings and the outstanding and beautiful church square, Christiansfeld is an architectural gem. These unique chracterictics meant that Christiansfeld was added to the esteemed list of world heritage UNESCO sites in 2015. Distance from Fredericia: 42 km Duration of transport by bus: 35 min THE WADDEN SEA A UNIQUE NATURE RESERVE FULL OF LIFE THE LARGEST UNBROKEN SYSTEM OF INTERTIDAL SAND AND MUD FLATS IN THE WORLD The Wadden Sea National Park is by far the largest of Denmark's national parks. It is interna- tionally known as a resting place for millions of migratory birds, and more than 10 million of them pass through the Wadden Sea twice a year. Large flocks of European starlings can be found flying in formations known as the sort sol (Black Sun). The Wadden Sea also has large numbers of breeding birds, fish, and invertebrates such as starfish and blue mussels. It is home to the largest population of the common seal in Denmark and furthermore provides habitat for more than 500 species of plants and animals. A TREASURE CHEST OF NATURAL HIGHLIGHTS - ALL WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED The Wadden Sea is one of the last remaining large-scale, intertidal ecosystems where natural processes continue to function largely undisturbed. Since 2014, the Wadden Sea has been featured on UNESCOs World Heritage list. Distance from Fredericia: 95 km Duration of transport by bus: 75 min EGESKOV CASTLE - FINEST RENAISSANCE ARCHITECTURE A PRIME EXAMPLE OF RENAISSANCE ARCHITECTURE Egeskov castle was built in 1554 in the heart of southern Funen, and Count Ahlefeldt and his family still live here to this very day. As one of the finest examples of renaissance architecture in Northern Europe, the castle has an authentic moat, a spire, a banqueting hall and winding staircases, and its thick walls resonate with fabulous legends about fearsome creatures. DENMARK'S MOST BEAUTIFUL GARDEN Egeskov has won the European Garden Award when the European Garden & Heritage Network voted it Best European historic garden in 2012. This lovely spot in Denmark also caught the attention of CNN, which has nominated Egeskov ‘one of the world's 12 most fabulous gardens’ in 2013. Distance from Fredericia: 80 km Duration of transport by bus: 60 min ODENSE - THE CAPITAL OF FAIRY TALES THERE ONCE WAS A MAN NAMED HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN The city of Odense is one of the oldest cities in Denmark. The history goes back more than 1000 years, and the city is probably best known for its famous son, the author Hans Christian Andersen, who through his fairy tales has put his mark on the city. A tour to Odense will take you through the history of Hans Christian Andersen combined with the history of the city. For more than 100 years, Odense has had its Hans Christian Andersen Museum and every year, thousands of tourists from all over the world visit the birthplace of the famous poet. Today, the museum houses a thorough insight to Hans Christian Andersen´s life, his character, his travels and his many connections at home and abroad. At the Tinderbox museum, children can explore the universe of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales as they dress up in authentic costumes, make a wish by the wish tree or re-live the many fairy tales in the exciting Tinderbox. Distance from Fredericia: 55 km Duration of transport by bus: 50 min COMING IN 2021! A NEW HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN UNIVERSE A BRAND NEW MUSEUM OF MAGIC AND FAIRY TALES A new Hans Christian Andersen Museum with an adjoining fairy tale garden opens in 2021. The fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen take center-stage, with the focus on creating immersion and experiences with a great potential for learning. It is to become a magical place for tourist of all ages. JAPANESE STAR ARCHITECT TO BUILD THE NEW MUSEUM The Japanese world-famous and award-winning architect Kengo Kuma has gained stardom through a variety of projects. Besides the new Hans Christian Andersen Museum in Odense, Kengo Kuma will also design the new Olympic stadium in Tokyo. WHAT TO EXPECT Visitors of the new Hans Christian Andersen Museum in Odense are in for quite an experience, as they step into a world of virtual magic in stunning surroundings with inspiration from nature and the many Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales. The building itself will have a floor space of 5,600 sq m, two-thirds of which will be established underground to create a magical garden space. Distance from Fredericia: 55 km Duration of transport by bus: 50 min ® THE ORIGINAL LEGOLAND - A DAY OF FUN FOR EVERYONE 50 EXCITING RIDES AND 60 MILLION BRICKS The original LEGOLAND® is one of Denmark’s best-known and cherished theme parks for guests of all ages. As well as trying out over 50 fun activities, guests can explore the park with cities and famous attractions built from more than 60 million LEGO® bricks. A GATEWAY TO A WORLD OF ADVENTURE LEGOLAND is a fantastic world of imaginative family experiences – a place where you can set your imagination free and there’s always plenty to choose from, whether you prefer action or relaxation. Try the Haunted House with lots of LEGO spookiness, visit the American Indian chief at LEGOREDO® or try the free fall of the Polar X-plorer to mention a few. Miniland is the place where the LEGOLAND park adventure began in 1968. Miniland lets you experience the whole world in a miniature form, with its famous buildings, capitals, small cities and exciting places built from 20 million LEGO bricks. End your LEGOLAND visit in the largest LEGO shop in the world. Distance from Fredericia: 55 km Duration of transport by bus: 45 min LEGO® HOUSE A WORLD OF CREATIVE EXPERIENCES EXPERIENCING THE HISTORY OF LEGO® PLAY The 12,000 m2 LEGO® House is a hands-on experience center where LEGO fans of all ages can experiment with LEGO bricks, share LEGO brick stories, express their imagination and creativity through LEGO bricks and not least be challenged as LEGO builders by meeting other builders from all over the world.