Things To Do in Haderslev
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Haderslev Attractions
Haderslev is situated in a subglacial stream trench that is 24km (15 miles) long and stretches from the Little Belt to the neighboring town of Vojens. A beautiful landscape has been created by nature. In 1994, Denmark's second-largest nature reserve opened south of Haderslev Dam, stocked with fallow deer. Near the reserve, the large marsh area of Hindemade was flooded, and today the whole area has a rich bird and animal life. Hindemade has been designated a bird sanctuary by the European Union, and you can walk about in the area along the Tunneldal paths, which run through most of the subglacial trench between Haderslev and Vojens.
Back in the center of Haderslev, you can wander through the town's historic core, an area so well preserved it was voted "European Town of the Year" in 1984. The old town grew up around its Domkirke, which stands on high ground.
Ehlers-samlingen (Ehlers Collections)
The Ehlers family set out to collect pottery from the Middle Ages to the present and ended up with one of the biggest collections in Europe. All of this vast array can be seen in this historic timber-framed building from 1577, which has preserved many of its original decorative wall…- Religious Site
Haderslev Domkirke
The origins of this redbrick cathedral go back to the 13th century; but over the years it's been torn down, rebuilt, destroyed, rebuilt, and so on, so what you see today is a mishmash of styles. The transept and nave are the most ancient parts of the cathedral, dating from the…
Haderslev Shopping
One of the most appealing shops in Haderslev is Stentebjerg, Storegade 8 (tel. 74-52-02-09), which specializes in pottery from the region and from throughout Denmark. For more options on how to make your home or apartment look a little more Danish, head for Stolen, Møllepladsen 2 (tel. 20-16-02-16).
Haderslev Nightlife
Most of the after-dark activities in town take place at one of only two hangouts. One of them, Buch's Vinstue, Nørregade 9 (tel. 74-53-09-53), is an old-fashioned Danish beer and wine house that gets very crowded with friends and acquaintances from throughout the district. They select it as a rendezvous point for ongoing discussions about politics, art, business, or just casual conversation. It opens daily at 2pm, closing at 1am. A competitor that's a bit more modern in its approach to entertainment is Huset, Nørregade 10 (tel. 74-53-43-73). Opening around 6pm, it functions as a well-used bar most nights, except on Thursdays and Fridays, when live music is presented beginning around 10pm; it closes at 2am. There's never any cover charge, and the under-40 residents of Haderslev tend to flock to the changing musical fare at this local landmark.
