Anno Dom 1913, Vejle
Compact yet characterful, Anno Dom 1913 is Vejle’s early 20th‑century fountain monument anchoring historic Kirketorvet with stone, water, and quiet civic pride.
Anno Dom 1913 is a compact historic fountain and monument on Vejle’s central Kirketorvet square, framed by early 20th‑century façades and the nearby church. Built in 1913, it reflects the optimism of Vejle’s industrial era, when the town was growing rapidly as a trading and manufacturing hub. Today it serves as a small but characterful landmark: a place to pause between shops and cafés, admire the stonework and sculpted details, and sense how water, light, and architecture have long shaped daily life in this Danish market town.
A brief summary to Anno Dom 1913
- Kirketorvet 1, Vejle, 7100, DK
- Duration: 0.25 to 0.5 hours
- Free
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Outdoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Plan just a short stop of 10–20 minutes here and combine it with a wider stroll around Kirketorvet and the surrounding pedestrian streets.
- Bring a camera or smartphone: the fountain makes a strong foreground subject with the church tower and historic façades behind.
- If you visit in colder months, be aware the fountain may not be running, but the stonework and atmosphere of the square are still worth a look.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Seating Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Getting There
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Train and short walk from Vejle Station
From Vejle Station, Anno Dom 1913 on Kirketorvet is typically reached on foot in about 8–12 minutes along central streets with mostly flat, paved surfaces. The route is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers, though some sections may have cobblestones. Regional trains connect Vejle with cities like Aarhus and Odense several times an hour; standard one-way fares on these routes usually range from about 80–200 DKK depending on distance and booking conditions.
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Local bus to Vejle city centre
Several local bus lines in Vejle serve stops close to the pedestrianised centre, from which Kirketorvet and Anno Dom 1913 can generally be reached with a 5–10 minute walk on urban pavements. Buses run frequently during the day, less often in evenings and on weekends. Single tickets on city buses typically cost around 20–30 DKK, and most services accept contactless payment or mobile tickets.
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Car access to central Vejle car parks
If you arrive by car, you can use public car parks around Vejle’s centre and then walk 5–15 minutes to Kirketorvet. Expect a mix of surface and multi-storey parking with time limits and paid zones; typical parking fees in central Danish towns are in the range of 10–25 DKK per hour, with some free periods on evenings or Sundays. Streets immediately around the square are largely for pedestrians, so be prepared to continue on foot from the nearest car park.
Anno Dom 1913 location weather suitability
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Clear Skies
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Mild Temperatures
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Any Weather
Discover more about Anno Dom 1913
A small monument with a big story
Anno Dom 1913 is a modest stone fountain and commemorative monument set on Kirketorvet, one of Vejle’s most atmospheric central squares. Its inscription marks the year 1913, a moment when Vejle was transforming from provincial market town into a confident industrial city, powered by mills, factories, and new public works. Although compact in scale, the structure concentrates a lot of history into a few blocks of stone. It sits in dialogue with the surrounding brick buildings and the nearby church tower, tying together civic life, commerce, and faith in a single urban viewpoint.Echoes of early 20th‑century craftsmanship
Look closely at the fountain’s surfaces and you can still read the hand of early 20th‑century craftsmen. The blocks are carefully dressed, the curves and ledges designed to channel water in a controlled cascade, and the carved date stands out with a quiet dignity. The style bridges late historicism and emerging modernism: solid, practical, but with ornamental touches that keep it from feeling austere. When water is flowing, the sound softens the hard edges of the square. Even when the fountain is dry, traces of mineral deposits, weathering, and lichen tell a slow story of more than a century of Danish winters and bright Nordic summer light.Water, city growth, and civic pride
Fountains in early 1900s towns were more than decorative. They symbolised progress: reliable water supplies, improved hygiene, and public investment in shared urban spaces. Anno Dom 1913 fits this tradition, marking Vejle’s confidence as it expanded around its river, railway, and busy harbour. The monument’s placement on Kirketorvet is no coincidence. This square has long been a focal point where market stalls, processions, and everyday errands intersect. The fountain became a fixed reference point in this flow of activity, a discreet marker of civic pride rather than a grandiose showpiece.Everyday atmosphere on Kirketorvet
Today, the immediate appeal of Anno Dom 1913 lies in its setting. Around it you’ll find cobbled surfaces, café terraces, shopfronts, and the steady rhythm of bicycles and pedestrians that characterises Danish town centres. The fountain is a natural pause: somewhere to lean for a moment, regroup with friends, or simply watch the choreography of the square. In different seasons it reveals different moods. In summer, light glints off the water and stone; in autumn and winter, wet paving stones mirror the monument in subdued reflections. Occasional decorations and nearby seasonal markets can change the backdrop, but the solid stone core remains reassuringly constant.Details to notice as you linger
Because the monument is small, it rewards slow looking. Notice the proportion between basin and pillar, the way edges have been rounded by countless incidental touches, and the patina that only time can create. The inscription “1913” encourages you to imagine the outfits, vehicles, and conversations that once occupied this same patch of ground. From certain angles, you can frame both the fountain and the church tower in a single view, creating a layered composition of stone, brick, and sky. For photographers, it offers an appealing foreground detail against the architectural backdrop of central Vejle.A brief but worthwhile stop in central Vejle
Anno Dom 1913 is not a destination to fill an afternoon, but it is a meaningful waypoint in any stroll through the city centre. It anchors Kirketorvet with a touch of historical gravitas, linking Vejle’s industrial-era optimism to the lively urban scene you see today. Take a few minutes to circle it, read the stone, and listen to the ambient sounds of the square. In doing so, you connect with more than a hundred years of everyday life lived around this quietly enduring piece of civic architecture.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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