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Kolding, Denmark
South Denmark · Denmark
Kolding is a mid-size city in South Denmark, Denmark with a population of 61,638. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kolding
Kolding is a Danish seaport city located at the head of Kolding Fjord in southeast Jutland. It is the seat of Kolding Municipality. It is a transportation, commercial, and manufacturing centre and has numerous industrial companies, principally geared towards shipbuilding. The manufacturing of machinery and textiles and livestock export are other economically significant activities.
People
Climate
| Population | 61,638 |
| Population Density | 342 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.4904°, 9.4722° |
| Timezone | Europe/Copenhagen |
| Country | 🇩🇰 Denmark |
| State / Province | South Denmark |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.6 inches (777 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.9 inches (18 cm) |
About Kolding
Kolding is a mid-size city in Denmark (South Denmark) with a population of 61,638. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Copenhagen.
Climate in Kolding
Kolding has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1122 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below Denmark avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 180.4 sq mi (467.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 342/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.4904°N, 9.4722°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Copenhagen |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Kolding has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Kolding
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMU Syd | College | - | Visit → |
| Designskolen Kolding | College | - | , |
| FGU Kolding og Vejen | College | - | Visit → |
| Fredericia Maskinmester Skole | College | - | , |
| Hansenberg | College | - | , |
| Hansenberg: Organia | College | - | Visit → |
| International Apostolic Bible College | College | - | Visit → |
| International Business School (IBC) | University | - | Visit → |
| Kolding Erhvervsakademi | University | - | , |
| Kolding Gymnasium | College | - | , |
| Kolding Uddanneles Center | College | - | , |
| Kolding University Of Southern Denmark | University | - | , |
| Politiskolen Uddannelsescenter Vest | College | 2020 | , |
| Snoghøj Højskole | College | - | Visit → |
| Social- og Sundhedsskolen | College | - | , |
| Syddansk Erhvervsskole Odense-Vejle | College | - | , |
| Syddansk Erhvervsskole Odense-Vejle | College | - | , |
| Ungdomsskolen Kolding | College | - | Visit → |
| University College Lillebælt | College | - | , |
| University College Syddanmark Haderslev | College | - | , |
| University College Syddanmark, Kolding | College | - | , |
| University of Southern Denmark | University | - | Visit → |
| Vejen Handels skole | College | - | , |
| Vejle Idrætshøjskole | College | - | , |
Schools in Kolding
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyshøjskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Bakkeskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Efterskolen Kildevæld | - | - | - | - |
| Harte Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Lyshøjskolen Nord | - | - | - | - |
| Vonsild Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Nicolai for Børn | - | - | - | - |
| Sct. Michaels Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Hansenberg | - | - | - | - |
| Dalby Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Aalykkeskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Brændkjærskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Naturskolen Perlen | - | - | - | - |
| Bramdrup Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Søndervangskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Lykkegårdskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Munkevængets Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Kolding Friskole | - | - | - | - |
| Park Skolen | - | - | - | - |
| Marielund Naturskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Chartwells, UC Syddanmark Kolding | - | - | - | - |
| CSV Kolding | - | - | - | - |
| Center for Specialundervisning til Unge og Voksne | - | - | - | - |
| Kolding Realskole | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kolding
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR P4 Trekanten (AAC) | regional radio | AAC 324 kbps | |
| Classic.fm | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| DR P4 Trekanten | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Haderslev | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Norea Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mælkebøtten | - | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Kolding
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bindeballe Gl. Station | ||||
| Bindeballe Købmandsgaard | ||||
| CLAY Keramikmuseum Danmark | ||||
| Dansk Klokkemuseum, Over Lerte Kirke | ||||
| Dansk Sygeplejehistorisk Museum | ||||
| Egtvedpigens Grav | ||||
| Ehlers Samlingen | ||||
| Fonden Brødrene Grams historiske arkiv og museum | ||||
| Gammelby Mølle | ||||
| Genforenings- og Grænsemuseet | ||||
| Haderslev Bymuseum | ||||
| Haderslev Museum | ||||
| Harteværket | ||||
| Kolding Stadsarkiv | ||||
| Koldinghus | ||||
| Kommandocentralen | ||||
| Kongeåmuseet | ||||
| Landbomuseet Kolding | ||||
| Landskabsudstilling i Slusehuset | ||||
| Museum Kolding | ||||
| Økolariet | ||||
| Østerskov Museum | ||||
| Randbøldalmuseet | ||||
| Ravning Gamle Station | ||||
| Sillerup Mølle | ||||
| Skærbæk Fiskerisamling | ||||
| Skamlingsbanken Besøgscenter | ||||
| Slesvigske Vognsamling | ||||
| Sønderjysk Skolemuseum | ||||
| Spinderihallerne Vejlemuseerne | ||||
| Trapholt Museet | ||||
| Vejle Museum of Art | ||||
| Vingsted Historiske Værksted |
Libraries in Kolding
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Børkop Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Egtved Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Farveriet | 0.0 | |||||
| Haderslev Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kolding Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Lunderskov Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Nørremarken Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Taulov Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Vamdrup Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Vamdrup Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Vojens Bibliotek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kolding
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjert Gamle Brugs | |||||
| Din Bilauktion.dk |
Hotels in Kolding
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kolding
29 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kolding
37 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kolding
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kolding
6 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kolding
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Kolding
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kolding
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kolding
8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kolding
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kolding
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kolding
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kolding
33 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kolding
15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kolding
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kolding
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kolding
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kolding
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLAS | ||||
| Bøgedal Bryghus | ||||
| Børkop Bryghus | ||||
| Bryggeriet S.C. Fuglsang A/S | ||||
| Danish Nature Brew | ||||
| Kolding Gårdbryggeri | ||||
| Ølleriet by Kitzchen | ||||
| The Cat And Barrel | ||||
| Trolden Bryghus | ||||
| Zeitgeist Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Kolding
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kolding
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Billund Airport | BLL | Large Airport |
| Kolding Vamdrup Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Skrydstrup Air Base | SKS | Medium Airport |
| Sønderborg Airport | SGD | Medium Airport |
| Arnborg Gliding Center | - | Small Airport |
| Aventoft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bjedstrup Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bogense Flyveplads | - | Small Airport |
| Bolhede Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Brædstrup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bramming Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Christianshede Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ejstrupholm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Filskov Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flensburg-Schäferhaus Airport | FLF | Small Airport |
| Gesten Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Haderslev Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hammer Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Herning Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Holsted Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kruså-Padborg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Leck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nordborg Pøl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rårup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rødekro Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Solbjerg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sønder Felding Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tønder Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| True Gliderfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vøjstrup Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Kolding
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bandagist-Centret |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kolding
4 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Christiansfeld | ||
| Jelling Kirke | ||
| Jellingestenene | ||
| Jellingmonumenterne |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kolding
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Brændkjærkirken | |
| Bramdrup Kirke | |
| Dalby Kirke | |
| Harte Kirke | |
| Immanuelskirken | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kirkeibyen | |
| Kolding Kirkecenter | |
| Kolding Valgmenighed | |
| Kristkirken | |
| Nordre Kirkegårds Kapel | |
| Nørre Bjert Kirke | |
| Sankt Michaels Kirke | |
| Sankt Nicolai Kirke | |
| Sdr. Kapel | |
| Seest Kirke | |
| Simon Peters Kirke | |
| Vonsild Kirke |
Quick Facts
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kolding
Public Holidays in Denmark
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kolding?
Kolding has a population of 61,638 residents and is located in Denmark. The population density is 342 people per square mile, spread across 180.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kolding?
Kolding has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.6 inches, with 6.9 inches of snow.