Hotel Koldingfjord is located in the heart of the most beautiful countryside, right next to Kolding Fjord and surrounded by 25 ha of protected woodland.
The impressive buildings, which were originally built as a sanatorium, have been carefully restored – classic architecture meets timeless Danish furniture design.
HISTORY
Hotel Koldingfjord's original name was "Julemærkesanatoriet" (Christmas seal sanatorium). Postmaster Einar Holbøll, had the idea of selling Christmas seals.
The idea was that everyone, rich as well as poor, should be involved in helping weak and ill children.
When people sent Christmas cards to each other, they gave 2 ører extra for a Christmas seal, which was glued onto the envelope next to the stamp. In so doing, people contributed to financing the construction of several sanatoriums. Hotel Koldingfjord was the first Christmas seal sanatorium constructed in Denmark.
The sale of Christmas seals started in 1904 and brought in DKK 67,000. It was decided that the money should be used for the construction of a sanatorium for children with pulmonary tuberculosis.
After much toing and froing, the property, Louisehøj, with the adjacent hills in Kolding was bought. The Julemærkesanatoriet was constructed in the years 1907-1911.
The construction was budgeted at DKK 600,000 but the final price was DKK 1 million. This was due to a great many significant problems with the subsoil, which was very soft. It was necessary to create stable subsoil by driving piles into the soil.
This means driving poles into the soil in order to prevent the building from sliding out into the fjord. It is said that there is just as much construction below the ground as above the ground!
From 1911 to 1960, the buildings functioned as a sanatorium for children with tuberculosis and thus became an important piece in the battle against the feared and widespread disease.
The buildings had various functions. Where the terrace is located today, there was an outdoor bed unit.
The conference rooms were the kitchen, dining room for the children and employees, "bathing passage" to the sailboats as well as a woodwork room.
The reception was fitted out as a large living room, in the "100 hallway" there were doctors' rooms and x-ray room as well as large sick wards. On the 1st floor there were small rooms in the middle and sick wards on each side.
The operating room and dental clinic were on the uppermost floor in the middle and likewise, sick wards on each side.
The building behind the main building, where the Magnolie room and Bøge room are today, was originally a gymnastics hall and boiler section, whilst the side buildings, which today are called Dagmar's Palace and Christian's Palace, were used as a school and office.
After 1960, the buildings were taken over by Åndsvageforsorgen (The Care of Mentally Disabled) in Vejle County.
From 1983 to 1987, the majority of the buildings stood empty until Sygeplejerskernes Ejendoms Aktieselskab acquired the buildings with a view to building a modern hotel and conference centre. As an institution, the Julemærkesanatoriet's time was thus over in 1983.
From 1988 to 1990, the listed buildings were renovated and rebuilt. Internally, the property has gone through a total renovation and modernisation and it has been equipped with everything that is part of a modern hotel and conference centre.
On 1 May 1990, the work was completed and the property opened under the name, Hotel Koldingfjord.
Spending a night at Hotel Koldingfjord is every time a unique and special experience.
No two rooms at Hotel Koldingfjord are entirely the same - all 132 rooms have their own atmosphere and charm.
Here are rooms with a view of the fjord or a view out to peaceful forests - with small oval windows or panorama views from floor to ceiling.
All rooms are tastefully decorated in a wonderful combination of classic architecture and timeless, Danish design, with respect for the original building.
The rooms are distributed between the main building, the two mansions "Christian" and "Dagmar", as well as "Skovly".
Hotel Koldingfjord has 132 rooms, including two suites with balcony and a direct view over Kolding Fjord.
In the beginning of 2015 the hotel started to intensify the design experience at Hotel Koldingfjord – according to the requests and ideas of several of guests – with two uniquely decorated design suites.
The suites, located in the main building of the hotel, are beautifully fitted with Danish furniture icons, designed by furniture designers Hans J. Wegner and Finn Juhl, both with balcony and overviewing the fjord.
Please note that smoking is prohibited within the entire hotel, but it is allowed in the outdoor areas.
In the beginning of 2015 the hotel started to intensify the design experience at Hotel Koldingfjord – according to the requests and ideas of several of guests – with two uniquely decorated design suites. The suites, located in the main building of the hotel, are beautifully fitted with Danish furniture icons, designed by furniture designers Hans J. Wegner and Finn Juhl, both with balcony and overviewing the fjord.
No pets allowed.
Of the 132 rooms, 5 rooms are junior suites situated in the main building with a view to the fjord.
All junior suites are equipped with a desk, radio, B&O flat screen TV with build-in radio, B&O telephone, minibar, iron and ironing board, own bathroom, hairdryer, free wireless internet access, and a coffee/tea maker.
If you miss your favourite flavour - please contact the front desk.
To add some luxury, the junior suites have bathrobes and slippers.
A large, delicious breakfast buffet is included in all room rates.
Please note that the entire hotel is non-smoking, but you may smoke outside.
Hotel Koldingfjord has 132 rooms – all with new beds from March 2013. Of the 132 rooms, 9 are executive rooms situated in "Skovly".
A great deal of attention has been paid to the decor, with a combination of timeless Danish design and Italian details.
All the rooms have huge floor to ceiling window sections, which take advantage of the light to the full.
All executive rooms are equipped with a desk, radio, B&O flat screen TV with build-in radio, B&O telephone, minibar, iron and ironing board, own bathroom, hairdryer, free wireless internet access, and a coffee/tea maker.
Besides many other comforts such as bathrobes, slippers and own safe there is also a bathtub in the executive rooms.
Please note that the entire hotel is non-smoking, but you may smoke outside. No pets allowed.
In 4 of the junior suites there is an added luxury in the form of a private balcony, where you can enjoy the view of Kolding Fjord.
To add some luxury, the junior suites have bathrobes and slippers. A large, delicious breakfast buffet is included in all room rates.
All double rooms are equipped with a desk, radio, B&O flat screen TV with build-in radio, B&O telephone, minibar, iron and ironing board, own bathroom, hairdryer, free wireless internet access, and a coffee/tea maker.
All rooms are equipped with a desk, radio, B&O flat screen TV with build-in radio, B&O telephone, minibar, iron and ironing board, own bathroom, hairdryer and free wireless internet access.
All single rooms have been fitted with a queen size bed (140 cm), and have a coffee/tea maker. If you miss your favourite flavour - please contact the front desk.
All family rooms are equipped with a sofa bed with room for 2 persons, a desk, radio, B&O flat screen TV with build-in radio, B&O telephone, minibar, iron and ironing board, own bathroom, hairdryer, free wireless internet access, and a coffee/tea maker.
It is as simple as that. Cuisine is inspired by the beautiful countryside that aurrounds. With attention to quality - and respect for the environment.
The hotel serves everything from individual and personal choices in Restaurant Koldingfjord to light meals in Café Louise.
The bar Frederik VIII is located on the floor below the library, and half a level above the restaurant area. Try one of many drinks from the organic drink menu.
It’s a cosy bar with plenty of room for socialising and enjoying coffee and brandy after dinner.
15.00h - 01.00h
The Café is located on the hotel's ground floor with a beautiful view of Kolding Fjord. There is also the possibility of buying coffee, tea, café latte, espresso from the Café.
In the summer, there is outdoor serving on the terrace, where it is possible to order from both the Café menu and the á la carte menu - depending on requirements and needs.
12.00h - 22.00h
Enjoy a well-balanced and well-made meal in beautiful and tranquil surroundings, overviewing Kolding Fjord.
Every month, team of chefs is inspired by the world surrounding them, and create exiting new menus, using seasonal products.
To the widest extent possible, the restaurant uses Danish products – and if possible from local producers.
06.00h - 22.00h
Would you just like something light or perhaps you just want to eat undisturbed in your room? Then there is the option of ordering from room service menu.
Or is the idea of a private breakfast in bed attractive?
Then that's also an option. In the room folder you will find the form "breakfast in bed", which just needs to be filled in and handed in at reception before 10 p.m. 22.00.
In the wine cellar of Hotel Koldingfjord, you can taste wine, enjoy an appetizer or order champagne or beer tastings.
The atmosphere in the wine cellar is fantastic with candlelight and osommelier is happy to share his knowledge with you.
The wine cellar is only open upon previous arrangement with restaurant.
Hotel Koldingfjord is situated in midst beautiful nature, directly at Kolding Fjord and surrounded by 27 hectares of wild forest. Here, you will find room enough to just be.
Green lawns, trails through the forest and along the fjord, as well as a private boat and bathing jetty make a stay in nature around the hotel perfect – regardless the time of year.
When the weather allows it, and you feel like spending time together outside – the hotel has bikes, footballs and goals, as well as other family games, suitable for the lawn in front of the hotel.
In the 500m2 exhibition area the visitor can see how the care and nursing of patients has developed through the centuries.
Geografisk Have is a 12 hectare, botanical garden where the geographic element relates to the trees, bushes and herbs planted according to country of origin. It’s a fragrant, green oasis in the southern part of Kolding.
Kolding is a Danish seaport located at the head of Kolding Fjord in the Region of Southern Denmark.
Koldinghus are stunning and weathered buildings from five centuries, accommodating noble rooms like a great hall, castle church and a library hall, as well as a gloomy dungeon. Enjoy the amazing view from the top of the tower.
You can go for a swim all year through from the jetty in front of the hotel. The boat jetty is also a popular place – bring a morning or afternoon snack, and borrow a blanket in the restaurant.
Let your mind rest and your body work, and enjoy a quick walk in the forest that surrounds Hotel Koldingfjord. The hotel has marked 3 small trails in the forest, which are suitable for running as well.
The options are numerous at Hotel Koldingfjord, and only the sky is the limit. The hotel warmly recommends the party experiences below, if you wish to add a little extra to your next party.
The only museum in Denmark where you can see visual art, crafts, design and furniture design.
HOTEL KOLDINGFJORD
Fjordvej 1546000 KoldingDenmark