Skyttehushaven, Vejle Fjord’s Garden Park

Historic fjordside gardens turned modern playscape, where flowering lawns, concerts and a stone beach frame wide views of Vejle Fjord and the wave-shaped Bølgen.

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Skyttehushaven is a reimagined historic garden park on the northern shore of Vejle Fjord, a short distance from central Vejle. Once a shooting club’s grounds, it is now an open, family-friendly green space with lawns, rhododendron beds, playful natural features, and direct access to the water. The park frames wide views across the fjord towards the wave-shaped Bølgen building and sunsets over the water, and hosts seasonal open-air concerts, Sankt Hans festivities and relaxed picnics with the forest and deer park just across the road.

A brief summary to Skyttehushaven

Tirsbæk Strandvej v, Helligkildevej, Vejle, 7100, DK
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Duration: 1 to 3 hours
Free
Outdoor
Mobile reception: 4 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

Time your visit for late spring to see rhododendrons and other shrubs in full bloom, when the garden’s colour contrasts beautifully with the silvery fjord.
Bring a picnic blanket and layers; evenings by the water can feel cool even in summer despite the long light.
Check local listings for summer Sunday concerts and Sankt Hans events if you want to experience the park at its most atmospheric.
Combine your visit with a stroll through Nørreskoven and the nearby deer park across the road for a fuller half-day in nature.
If you plan to use the natural play features, wear shoes with good grip; the stepping stones and logs can be slippery in wet weather.

Getting There

Car from central Vejle

Driving from central Vejle to Skyttehushaven typically takes 5–10 minutes depending on traffic. Follow the local route east along the fjord; there are small car parks by the restaurant building and additional spaces near Dyrehaven on Helligkildevej. Parking is generally free or low-cost, but spaces can fill quickly on sunny weekends and during events, so allow extra time to find a spot.
City bus within Vejle

Local buses from Vejle Station towards the Nørreskoven and Vejle Fjord area reach stops within walking distance of Skyttehushaven in about 10–20 minutes. Standard single tickets within the city typically cost around 20–30 DKK and can be bought via ticket machines or mobile apps. Services run more frequently on weekdays and daytime; evening and weekend departures are less frequent, so it is worth checking schedules in advance.
Bicycle from Vejle centre

Cycling from the city centre to Skyttehushaven along the fjordfront paths and local roads usually takes 10–20 minutes at a relaxed pace. The route is largely flat and suitable for most riders, with a mix of dedicated cycle lanes and shared roads. Public bike rentals or hotel bikes are common in Vejle; expect to pay roughly 80–150 DKK per day if you rent from a local provider.
On foot from Vejle harbour district

If you are already near Vejle’s waterfront or harbour district, walking to Skyttehushaven is an enjoyable option, taking roughly 30–45 minutes along the fjord. The route follows pavements and promenades with generally smooth surfaces, suitable for most fitness levels and pushchairs. In wet or windy weather it can feel exposed by the water, so dress accordingly and allow extra time.

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Fjordside gardens with a storied past

Skyttehushaven stretches along the northern shore of Vejle Fjord, where manicured garden beds meet open lawns and a stony beach edging the water. The park began life in the late 19th century as the home of Vejle’s shooting guild, which laid out a shooting range as well as a dance and music pavilion in 1879. In 1914 the municipality took over the grounds and opened them to the public, turning a private club’s retreat into one of the city’s classic leisure spaces. More than a century later, a major renovation completed in 2019 reshaped the garden for contemporary use while preserving its heritage. Paths were rethought, the relationship to the fjord strengthened and the area divided into distinct green “rooms”, each with its own character. The old association with the shooting club survives discreetly: the range is woven into the path network most of the year, but twice annually it still echoes with target practice, a reminder of how the place began.

Landscape rooms and playful nature design

Today Skyttehushaven feels carefully designed yet informal. Instead of a fenced-off playground, the entire garden is intended to act as a playscape. Children scramble over balance logs, hop across stepping stones and race around grassy mounds that invite climbing rather than prescribing how to play. A simple slide and a bike track nod to more traditional playground elements, but nature does most of the work. The garden is laid out in several zones: some areas are framed by flowering shrubs and rhododendrons that flare into colour in late spring, others open into broad lawns ideal for ball games or blankets. Narrower paths thread between beds and mature trees, then emerge at the fjord with views that suddenly widen. You move between shelter and openness, from dappled shade to glittering water, in just a few steps.

Life on the edge of Vejle Fjord

The fjord is always the park’s main backdrop. A newly established stone beach lets you step almost to the waterline, where the brackish waves lap against the shore and seabirds punctuate the quiet. Across the bay rises Bølgen, the distinctive wave-shaped residential building whose white curves echo the fjord’s gentle swells and catch the changing light. On clear evenings, the sun drops behind the low hills and factory silhouettes at the head of the fjord, painting the sky in layers of pink and orange. From the shoreline you can watch small boats cross the reflections, or simply follow the slow shift of colour over the water. Even in cooler seasons, the combination of tidal smells, soft wind and wide horizon offers an invigorating contrast to Vejle’s compact urban centre.

Seasonal celebrations and local rituals

Skyttehushaven is one of Vejle’s classic gathering places for open-air culture. In summer, a small stage hosts a series of Sunday concerts, curated to appeal to all ages, from children’s shows to more laid-back afternoon music. Audiences spread out on the grass with folding chairs and picnic baskets, using the garden’s natural amphitheatre feel. The year’s most atmospheric moment comes at Sankt Hans, Denmark’s midsummer celebration. Here the traditional bonfire has been moved out onto the water, where it burns on a platform in the fjord. From the stone beach you see the flames mirrored in the waves, framed by the outline of Bølgen and the glow of a long Nordic evening. Music, speeches and sometimes fireworks turn the park into an outdoor commons before the light finally fades.

Neighbouring forest, deer and simple comforts

Just across the road lie Nørreskoven and Dyrehaven, where fallow and sika deer roam in an enclosed animal park. Their presence adds a touch of countryside to the fjordside setting, and walking between the garden and the trees feels natural, as if the park were a soft threshold between town and woodland. Many visitors combine a stroll among the deer with time by the water. Facilities in Skyttehushaven are modest but thoughtful. A restaurant and an ice-cream kiosk are housed in the same building that also offers public toilets, though the food outlets operate seasonally rather than year-round. Benches and low walls double as seating, and open grassy stretches provide informal picnic spots. It is the sort of place where an hour’s leg-stretch easily lengthens into an unhurried afternoon by the fjord.

A relaxed everyday escape for all ages

The park’s atmosphere is low-key and welcoming. Joggers loop along the waterfront paths, parents steer prams between the lawns, and older visitors claim sunny benches with a thermos and a view. The absence of heavy infrastructure keeps the focus on light recreation: walks, runs, casual games, birdwatching, reading or simply watching the play of weather over the fjord. Because Skyttehushaven lies only a short distance from central Vejle, it functions as an everyday escape as much as a sightseeing stop. Whether you come for the rhododendrons, a concert, a midsummer bonfire or just to breathe in the salt-tinged air, the park offers a gentle blend of history, landscape design and coastal light that feels distinctively tied to Vejle Fjord.

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Unmissable attractions to see

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Hertjes Park

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Skyttehus molen

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A small pier on Vejle Fjord where Skyttehushaven’s lawns meet open water, offering quiet views, simple fjord access and a relaxed pause by the city’s shoreline.

Deer Park Vejle

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Vejle Havn Mole

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Skyttehushaven, Vejle Fjord’s Garden Park

A brief summary to Skyttehushaven

Local tips

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Getting There

Car from central Vejle

City bus within Vejle

Bicycle from Vejle centre

On foot from Vejle harbour district

Skyttehushaven location weather suitability

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Discover more about Skyttehushaven

Fjordside gardens with a storied past

Landscape rooms and playful nature design

Life on the edge of Vejle Fjord

Seasonal celebrations and local rituals

Neighbouring forest, deer and simple comforts

A relaxed everyday escape for all ages

Iconic landmarks you can’t miss

VisitVejle

The Midgård Well

Vejle Vindmølle

Troldborg Ring

Fredericia Vold

Årtusindeskifte Eg

Jættestuen grønhøj

Bilka Horsens

Kolding St.

Koldinghus

Milling Hotel Saxildhus

The Spanish stairs

Saint Nicolas Church

Villa Gertrud - Bed & Breakfast

Borchs Gård

Unmissable attractions to see

Papegøjehuset

Hertjes Park

Skyttehus molen

Deer Park Vejle

Gorilla Park Vejle

Vejle Havn Mole

Albuen Strand

Kunsthal Vejle

Økolariet

Anno Dom 1913

Brunnen Rathaus

Tyrelodspynten

The Vejle Local Heritage Archive

Byparken

Vejle Art Museum

Essential places to dine

Skyttehuset

Restaurant Remouladen

Restaurant Lyst

Restaurant ved Åen

Restaurant Flammen

Vino Indisk Restaurant Vejle

Nara Sushi

Restaurant Toscana v/Araz Tofek

Madindustrien

Tortilla Flats, Vejle

IZA Vejle

Bone's Vejle

Restaurant SteakeRiet

Satya’s Indian Restaurant & Cafe

Mie's Thai Restaurant & Take Away

Markets, malls and hidden boutiques

Lots

UNIQ BRUGSKUNST

Hos Hanne V/Pia Vraa

Second Hand

Aaskov Modetøj A/S Vejle

Ny Mundering

Dansk Tekstil Genbrug - Vejle Butik

Dark Wolf Gothic & Viking

Street One

Oscar Butik