Middelfart

File:Middelfart Banner.JPG Middelfart is a city on the island of Funen in Denmark, just before the highway and train line passes the little belt bridges to Jutland.

Travel to Middelfart

Serviced by the highway and the main train line, Middelfart is easily accessible. Billund Lufthavn is the nearest airport, and a vehicle rental can be found there. Driving to Middelfart from Billund takes around an hour, and the same can be done by bus with transfer in Vejle.

Get Around

Middelfart harbourfront - |Cafe Razz at Middelfart harbourfront

Middelfart is not a large city, so transport in Middelfart is mainly by foot. Walking around in the forests west of Middelfart, on the newly renovated waterfront (with a view of both bridges) with the Cultural Island ("Kulturøen" - housing the tourist information) or in the narrow streets of the old town is nice in the summertime.

What to See

Of course, Middelfart is not housing international and/or famous sightseeings, but the exquisite nature and the old buildings in the town are not to be missed.

Kulturøen ("the Cultural Island") is a fairly new building on the waterfront build after the architectural principle of no right angles. The tourist information and the cinema and the library and a restaurant (shifting owner and concept about once a month due to constant bankruptcy) is to be found here. Just outside this building is a marina.
Sct Nikolaus Church is nothing than a large Lutheran church located almost right on the harbour, only separated by a road and a small hill.
Den gamle og nye lillebæltsbro (the old and the new Little Belt bridges) are two bridges, one carrying the highway and the other a road and the rail.
The old town is an area in central Middelfart. It consists of narrow streets with old row houses where a few galeries and smaller shops are to be found.
The commercial centre is Algade and Østergade in central Middelfart. Several local boutiques are to be found here, including interesting local special shops.
Kongebroskoven - a walk from Gammelhavn (the old harbour) through Kongebro forest leading to the old timber framed Grimmermosehuset and the beach in front (although swimming is not permitted) and the 5-star Kongebrogården hotel just beside Kobakken and the slope for sledging where every child goes when the snow falls.
Hindsgavl Castle is located out of the downtown (2 km) and is used for conferences and meetings. There is a restaurant too. The garden is very beautiful and romantic though.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Middelfart

Run With the large forests and many marked paths, Middelfart is a runner's paradise. There are routes for everyone (2½ kilometers to half marathon distance) and most of them have a beautiful view of the surrounding sound Fænøsund and the Little Belt. A large field with public cows (seriously) is also to be found by the routes, and the cows will follow you as soon as you open the gate and run through. They are very friendly and curious. Also, participate in Middelfart Half Marathon - an open race in the spring with 4-5000 runners crossing the bridges.
Visit small galeries and museums Small galeries are to be found throughout the city and are often interesting to visit. There are a few museums in the old town on Algade.
Jazzfestival There is an annual jazz festival in Middelfart with lots of both local, national and international artists. The festival lasts for 3–4 days and the city is vibrant due to the events all over the downtown and a few places outside. All concerts are outdoor, but the weather gods always shows to be fair for these days. Cheap fruit cocktail is sold throughout the town.

Lillebælt Bridge Walking - 55.511586, 9.700099 Starts at Hindsgavl Naturcenter ☎ +45 88 32 58 00 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00-16:00; Saturday to Sunday 10:00-17:00 DKK 249 (online) Walk and climp the old railway bridge bewteen Fyn and Jylland

Shopping

Halal Food

Holms - Algade 60 55.504935, 9.733616 ☎ +45 64410131main course DKK 200 Good traditional Danish food

Den Hvide Dame - The White Lady - Hindsgavl Allé 7 55.50517, 9.68848 at Hindsgavl Castle, after the reception ☎ +45 6441 8800 Opening Hours: to 21:30 two course dinner: DKK 325, six courses: DKK 595, lunch DKK 120 The menu is limitied but delicious. Some of the vegetables are grown in the garden at the castle. The surroundings are amazing, especially if you can eat outside on the terrasse.

Restaurant Fænøsund Teglgårdsvej 100 55.494621, 9.719542 ☎ +45 64412838 Two courses: DKK 519, six courses DKK 935 Gourmet restaurant at the waterfront

Café Razz - Havnegade 40 55.50657, 9.73055 Right at the waterfront ☎ +45 64411616 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00-22:00; Friday 10:00-02:00; Saturday 09:00-02:00; Sunday 09:00-22:00 DKK 100 Nice cafe with outdoor service at the waterfront with a view to both bridges
Muslim Friendly Hotels

Hotel Sixtus - Teglgårdsvej 73 - Exclusive Hotel with nice rooms and a unique view over Fænøsund.

Telecommunications in Middelfart

German Consulate - Consul Torben Østergaard-Nielsen - Strandvejen 5 ☎ +45 64 41 54 01

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