The Fortress Days | Festivities in Fredericia

Join the festivities June 30th to July 7th, 2024, in Fredericia

Explore the royal fortress town and create wonderful summer memories together. The Fortress Days in Fredericia are for the whole family, and throughout the week, you will find exciting, historical, and musical experiences around the city.

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The Fortress Days features culture, history & music

The Fortress Days are the highlight of the summer in Fredericia – and this year we celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Battle of Fredericia 1849.

The city's streets will be filled with magnificent parades, processions, music, and exciting events that tell the story of the historic battle and the fantastic victory. There are also many new activities in this year's program. Among other things, we will be visited by the Guard Hussar Regiment's Horse Squadron and Sigurd Barrett, who will tell Fredericia's history in a way children can understand.

This year, you can also experience Children's Life in 1849 at the Town Hall Square or join the 175th-anniversary march, which passes by about 50 sights in and around Fredericia.

8 Tips for Fun Family Experiences during the Fortress Days

Bring the whole family to the Fortress Days in Fredericia. We have gathered eight great (and free) family activities that you should try while visiting the historic fortress town.

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1.

Visit the Soldier Camp from 1849 at Fredericia Ramparts.

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2.

Say hello to the soldiers who stand guard by the Brave Soldier Statue close by Fredericia Ramparts.

Show med Sigurd Barrett til Fæstningsdagene

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Experience popular children's entertainment host Sigurd Barrett at the Town Hall Square.

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4.

Encounter musical parades and processions that traverse through the historic town centre of Fredericia.

Oplev teater figuletta til fæstningsdagene

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Experience puppet theaters that convey history in a fun and entertaining way.

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6.

Let yourself get carried away, when the story about The Battle of Fredericia 1849 is being told on the children's terms.

HESK har åben stald og opvisning til Fæstningsdagene i Fredericia

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7.

Come to the open stable and demonstration at the Guard Hussar Regiment's Horse Squadron.

Fyrværkeri til Fæstningsdagene i Fredericia

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8.

Watch a great display of fireworks light up the night sky above Fredericia.

Enter the White Water Tower

Visit the city's landmark at Fredericia Ramparts during the Fortress Days in Fredericia.

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Other activities during The Fortress Days

You'll find lots of funny historical activities during The Fortress Days. If you venture a trip on your own, try the thrilling audio walk on Fredericia Ramparts, listen to the historical podcast about the fortress town or reach the top The White Water Tower and view Fredericia from above. The options are endless!

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Come along on a guided tour around the fortress town and learn about the history

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Join a whale safari on the Little Belt and experience the beautiful nature around Fredericia

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Explore the historical exhibition about the 6th of July Days

See the city's most important landmark

Meet the Brave Soldier at the Soldier Square near Fredericia Ramparts.

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New historical artwork by Qnud Caos

See the Museums in Fredericia's brand new artwork for the Fortress Days in Fredericia on the wall in front of the Armory. The piece is 40 meters long and depicts the Battle of Fredericia in one long narrative.