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Midt i den grønne skov eller i et springvand kan du møde statuer og monumenter. Tjek denne liste for at se,  hvad området byder på. Her er statuer med grum historie, sød historie eller kritisk historie. Du kan møde alle former for materialer: granit, metal og beton. 

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The Mermaid Fountain in Bække
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The Mermaid Fountain in Bække

The public park in Bække features a mermaid fountain, Havfruespringvandet, which is one of sculptor Niels Hansen Jacobsen’s finest works in granite. Launching herself off a cliff, the mermaid is carry...

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The “Magnusstenen” monument at Skibelund Krat
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The “Magnusstenen” monument at Skibelund Krat

“Magnusstenen” (The Magnus Stone) is considered “The finest artwork in granite in the Nordic region.” The monument located at Skibelund Krat is one of the most influential works of art at this locatio...

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Militarism
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Militarism

Niels Hansen Jacobsen's sculpture “Militarismen” (Militarism) is featured on the central square in Vejen.

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The Mother Tongue at Skibelund Krat (Modersmålet)
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The Mother Tongue at Skibelund Krat (Modersmålet)

“Modersmålet” (The Mother Tongue) is a striking monument in Skibelund Krat.

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Death and mother
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Death and mother

 In front of the entrance to the Vejen Art Museum you find Niels Hansen Jacobsen's sculpture from 1892, "Døden og Moderen” (Death and the Mother). A serious and eternally valid topic – but notice how ...

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The girl from Jels (Jels Pigen)
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The girl from Jels (Jels Pigen)

Bronze sculpture by Jels Søbad created by Jørgen Thoms.

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World Champions, art by Vejen Sports Centre
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World Champions, art by Vejen Sports Centre

“Verdensmestre” (World Champions) is an approximately 3-meter tall, 3.5 tonne stoneware sculpture by Peter Carlsen placed in front of Sportscenter Denamrk. The round ceramic sculpture is modelled as a...

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Monument of an English Bomber
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Monument of an English Bomber

At a local initiative there are set up a memorial Stone of the English bomber, which was shot down by the Germans in Second World-War.

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Reunification stone at Skibelund Krat
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Reunification stone at Skibelund Krat

The Reunion is the event in the History of Denmark for which the highest number of memorial stones have been erected, not just in Southern Jutland/North Slesvig but in the entire country. The Reunion ...

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Ancient Road sculpture
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Ancient Road sculpture

The Ancient Road sculpture at Bække consists of a large stone bas-relief with two set stones. The relief depicts fragments of the way we imagine life unfold on the Ancient Road generations ago.

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The Dalgas Statue, Hovborg
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The Dalgas Statue, Hovborg

Chiselled in granite, Dalgas looks out from his mound over the heath landscape, which he made his life’s work to plant with trees. Without him, the area around Hovborg would not have had the large pla...

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Troldeparken in Vejen and "The singing stones"
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Troldeparken in Vejen and "The singing stones"

Troldeparken (The Troll Park) and De syngende Sten (The Singing Stones) are located in the city park Vejen Anlæg. The park offers a playground and many cosy bench and table areas. The perfect location...

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Ingrid Vang Nyman sculpture, Vejen
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Ingrid Vang Nyman sculpture, Vejen

In front of Vejen Station is the sculpture of Ingrid Vang Nyman. There is a bronze portrait on a granite plinth on which there is an illustration of Pippi Longstocking.

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Skulpturpark med afrikansk kunst, Holsted
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Skulpturpark med afrikansk kunst, Holsted

Oplev original afrikansk kunst i en smuk have i Holsted. 

 

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Rebekka with the heifer, Holsted
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Rebekka with the heifer, Holsted

The sculpture on the square in the town of Holsted is named ”Rebekka with the heifer, which is standing and drinking”.

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Baldersbæk og Villa Baldersbæk
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Baldersbæk og Villa Baldersbæk

The natural resort around the country seat Baldersbæk tells the story of Københavnerplantagerne (Copenhagener plantations), their owners and the view on nature at the beginning of the 20th century. He...

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Lenticula at Skibelund Krat
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Lenticula at Skibelund Krat

Lenticula is a modern work of art with a contemporary message in the historical monumental park of Skibelund Krat south of Vejen.

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The Ancient Road Chronology

The Ancient Road Chronology

Hærvejens tidstavle (The Ancient Road Chronology) is the title of the 3.4-meter tall ceramic bass-relief that hangs on the west gable of the building next to Bække Church used by confirmands. 

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Sommerfuglen/The butterfly, Erik Heide
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Sommerfuglen/The butterfly, Erik Heide

The sculpture The Butterfly is made by Erik Heide in 2014. The material is Swedish black and bronze. 

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Genforeningssten Fæsted
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Genforeningssten Fæsted

Genforeningsstenen i Fæsted er en af de mere specielle genforeningssten, som der findes. Stenen er en "nutidig" runesten, og blev afsløret 9. juli 1920, dvs. på selve genforeningsdagen.

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A troll scenting a Christian
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A troll scenting a Christian

In front of Vejen Art Museum is a major fountain with a sculpture called "En Trold, der vejrer Kristenkød”(A troll who senses the flesh of a Christian).

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Bust in front of Vejen Railway Station
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Bust in front of Vejen Railway Station

In front of Vejen Railway Station the bust of the “founder” of the city, Johannes Lauridsen (1847-1920), is placed. The bronze bust was set up in 1928 and later moved to its present location.

Johanne...

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Genforeningsmuren i Rødding
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Genforeningsmuren i Rødding

Genforeningsmuren i Rødding er en keramisk fortælling med symboler og motiver knyttet til Sønderjyllands tyske periode og Genforeningen i 1920. Rødding lå i perioden 1864 til 1920 som den yderste og f...

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Ordstrømmen ved Vejen Kunstmuseum
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Ordstrømmen ved Vejen Kunstmuseum

Ordstrømmen er en ganske særlig oplevelse, som du kun kan få i Vejen. I Ordstrømmen vrimler det med små kvadratiske keramikfliser - ordsten - forsynet med tre-stavelsesord.

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Kunstrunde i Rødding
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Kunstrunde i Rødding

Den lokale kunstforening, Kunst6630, har gennem en årrække skaffet kunstværker til Rødding i Sønderjylland.

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