Harteværket is beautifully situated in a small green oasis close to Kolding. Here are activities for children, the opportunity to rent a canoe and connections with the trail system towards Harte and around Ferupsø to Troldhedestien into the Marielund Forest in Kolding mid-town.
 

Kolding is located near Lillebælt and you will find many east-facing child-friendly beaches. Many are within cycling distance of the city or you can visit them by car or by bus.

Experience the rush when taking a cable car or crawling high in the tree tops. GoMoneky Park is close to the center of Kolding and offers fun and excitement for both children and adults.

In Kolding there are many places to fish. Read about them here and also read more about other things that are good to know when fishing in Denmark

Should the lunch be enjoyed on the bike or hiking trip - then here is a list of possible places you can pause and enjoy the wonderful scenery and eat your brought food.
 

Are you going to geocaching in Kolding? a great way to enjoy nature. Everyone loves to find a hidden treasure so in this way it is easy to get the kids out into the wild.

A walk in the woods is always a good experience. In Kolding you will find the urban forest Marielund Forest but lovely routes and beautiful scenery, but also many other forests and nature areas are worth a visit.

In Kolding you will find several dog forests where you can vent your dog without a leash. From October 1 to March 1, dogs can also run without a leash on the beach. However, always be aware of the beach signage as this is not allowed on all beaches. 
Common to all of these areas is that the dog may only be vented without a leash if the owner has 'full control' over the dog. All stay in the dog forests is at your own risk.