Kolding is a Danish port and municipality located at the head of Kolding Fjord in Vejle County. The town dates back to the 12th century. The city has a metal and textile industry, with stainless steel being Kolding's main industry.

Located in Kolding is the former royal castle of Koldinghus. This was built in the 13th century by King Eric Glipping and is now a museum with certain parts of the castle, including its chapel and hall, being used for governmental ceremonial events. It was the last royal residence in Jutland. Another notable site is the 13th century stone Church of Saint Nicholas, which is one of the oldest in Denmark. Popular tourist attractions include the Trapholt art museum and the gardens Geografisk Have. Trapholt holds collections of Danish arts from 1900 onwards and a smaller number of non-Danish exhibits.

Kolding is the sixth largest town in Denmark. The following figures show the population of the town as of 1 January.

• 1980 - 55.769
• 1985 - 56.729
• 1990 - 57.285
• 1995 - 59.558
• 1999 - 61.327
• 2000 - 61.573
• 2003 - 62.747

Kolding is twinned with the following towns.

• Anjo, Japan (since 1997)
• Delmenhorst, Germany (since 1979)
• Drammen, Norway (since 1946)
• Huéscar, Spain (since 1982)
• Lappeenranta, Finland (since 1947)
• Panevėžys, Lithuania (since 2000)
• Stykkishólmur, Iceland (since 1979)
• Szombathely, Hungary (since 1991)
• Örebro, Sweden (since 1946)

External links

• Official English homepage of Kolding (http://www.koldingkom.dk/engelsk/0001719.asp)
• Official site of Koldinghus castle (http://www.koldinghus.dk/)

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