Bjert: Cycling Route, Village History and Culture

The marked Vandvejen cycling route through the Stenderup Woods and along the coast of the Little Belt

The marked 33.7-kilometre Vandvejen cycling route runs through the Stenderup Woods on the Stenderup Peninsula near Sønder Bjert and along the coast of the Little Belt. It follows asphalt and forest paths. At this length, the route is suitable for planning a longer day of cycling. Those including it in their plans can take the route length, the two types of path and the course through the forest and along the coast into account. The length of the route is a fixed factor; for personal daily planning, it is mainly your own pace and planned breaks that remain flexible.

A good cycle path that can be used in both directions connects Sønder Bjert and Sønder Stenderup. The Binderup Mølleå is visible in the Æbleplantagen and along the sports grounds; in the northern section, it runs through a culvert.

Along Gamle Bjert, the village character of Sønder Bjert has largely been preserved. In addition to newer buildings, the church, the inn, several large farms and a number of original houses have been retained. In Gamle Bjert, the farms and houses beside the church and inn therefore also attract attention. The townscape of Gamle Bjert thus reflects not just a single older building, but an juxtaposition of different periods of construction.

Church, Caféhaven and Village History in Bjert

Sdr. Bjert Church dates from the 12th century. Its distinctive tower rises above the village from the south bank of the Solkær Å. The chancel contains paintings dating from 1740 to 1775. Visitors interested in culture can take into account both the church’s medieval origins and the later paintings in the chancel.

Caféhaven is located at Sdr. Bjert Church and is an 80-square-metre garden with benches. It has been in use since 2023. Alongside the church building, there is therefore also a garden area with seating.

Concerts, Højskole Evenings and Cultural Traces in Bjert

Bjert Gamle Brugs organises concerts throughout the year. The performing musicians include professional musicians and bands, up-and-coming musicians and local amateur musicians. There are also jam evenings and other events. Three or four Højskole evenings take place at Sdr. Bjert Church or in the parish hall in autumn and winter. Visitors interested in culture will find both year-round concerts at Bjert Gamle Brugs and seasonal Højskole evenings in Sønder Bjert.

Three well-known photographers lived at Villa Aurora, Vesterløkke 12, Sønder Bjert, during the first half of the 20th century. They ran a photo studio as well as a fashion and manufactured-goods shop there. In addition, the history of the Sdr. Bjert Kro inn dates back to 1759. Villa Aurora represents the first half of the 20th century, while Sdr. Bjert Kro dates back to 1759.

If you would like to visit other places besides Bjert, you can find Vojens, Lunderskov, Jordrup Parish, Grønninghoved Strand, Frydenborg, Egtved, Almind and Lejrskov here.

For the main travel overview: Kolding Municipality.