Scan Magazine | Mini Break of the Month | Denmark
Mini-Break of the Month, Denmark
Laid-back pampering in the heart of Fredericia As the days darken and the cold approaches, many dream themselves away to far-off locations on the other side of the world. For most of us, that is not quite possible. A relaxing mini-break away, however, is much easier to fit into most of our lives and can be just what is needed for a bit of a reboot. Hotel Fredericia offers luxurious facilities within easy reach of most of Denmark – and a host of deals and mini-breaks to accommodate almost all types of daydreaming, from spas to golf.
Putting and pampering
and two nights at the hotel. “One of our favourite deals is the Girls’ Weekend spa pampering package, where a small group of friends or family spend one or two nights in luxury here and with our neighbours at FIC,” Kring explains. Fredericia Idrætscenter (FIC), one of the largest indoor leisure facilities in the country, lies just 50 metres from the hotel. Access to the gym and indoor waterpark is free for guests of Hotel Fredericia, but the Girls’ Weekend deal also unlocks the wellness facilities at FIC, including the sauna and spa as well as treatments such as salt peeling and full-body massages.
For those looking for a bit of relaxation, the golfing weekend includes access to the three very different courses at Fredericia Golf Club, Golfklubben Lillebælt and Birkemose Golfklub, and also treats guests to breakfast, dinner
“People are sometimes surprised that Fredericia includes many cosy, old shopping streets and a beautiful rampart dating back to the 17th century,” Kring remarks. “Going out for a bit of exploration
By Louise Older Steffensen | Photos: Hotel Fredericia
“We’re lucky to have a lot of great partnerships with local businesses that allow us to offer all these great combination deals,” says Hotel Fredericia’s manager, Einar Kring. “There’s a lot to do in Fredericia itself and in the broader region – we’re close to Legoland and just down the road from Madsby Legepark, which will satisfy the needs of most young souls. Our theatre breaks are among our most popular – Fredericia Theatre is one of the biggest in Denmark and is current116 | Issue 119 | December 2018
ly premiering the new Beatles musical. We’ve got Michelin restaurant breaks, bridge-walking breaks and, of course, our relaxation breaks.”