Munkenes Teglovn (The Blackfriar Kiln)

Munkenes Teglovn, the Blackfriar Kiln, marks the origins of Vejle’s documented medieval history. In the 13th century, Blackfriar monks produced bricks here, linking the site directly to the town’s early development. It is also thought that stone for Sct. Nicolai Church may have been made here in the first half of the 12th century, making the kiln an important reference point for understanding Vejle’s earliest church building and craft traditions. Today it works best as a brief historical stop, adding context to a walk through the town and its surroundings.

Stop at Munkenes Teglovn if you are interested in how Vejle’s medieval townscape began. The former Blackfriar kiln connects brick production, monastic activity and the early construction of Sct. Nicolai Church. It is a compact, historical point of interest that can easily be combined with other sights in Vejle on a short walk from the Margueritruten.

A small but historically important kiln site that adds context to Vejle’s medieval origins if you are already stopping in the town.

Planning your visit

How long to stay

15–30 minutes

Best time to visit

Daytime, when you can clearly see the site and combine it with a walk through central Vejle or nearby parks and museums.

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

• Vejle Windmill

  Museum · 333 m

• Vejle Kunstforening (Vejle Art Society)

  Art gallery · 333 m

• Sønderskoven Forest, Vejle

  Park · 406 m

• Mølholmsdammen and Tyrelodspynten, Vejle

  Park · 425 m

• Kunsthal Vejle

  Art gallery · 507 m

• Knowledge and experience centre Økolariet

  Amusement park · 516 m

Frequently asked

What is Munkenes Teglovn in Vejle?

Munkenes Teglovn, also known as the Blackfriar Kiln, is a historical site linked to Vejle’s early development. In the 13th century, Blackfriar monks produced bricks here, making it an important place for understanding the town’s medieval craft and building traditions. It is also associated with early stone production for Sct. Nicolai Church.

Why is Munkenes Teglovn important for Vejle’s medieval history?

Munkenes Teglovn is described as the foundation of Vejle’s medieval history because brick production by Blackfriar monks took place here in the 13th century. This early industrial activity is closely tied to the growth of the town. The site is also thought to have supplied stone for Sct. Nicolai Church in the first half of the 12th century, linking it to one of Vejle’s earliest churches.

What can I see or understand when visiting Munkenes Teglovn?

A visit to Munkenes Teglovn gives a sense of where bricks were produced in medieval Vejle by the Blackfriar monks. Knowing that this place may also have provided stone for Sct. Nicolai Church helps you picture how local materials and monastic work shaped the early town. It works mainly as a historical reference point rather than as a large, standalone attraction.

How long should I plan to spend at Munkenes Teglovn?

Munkenes Teglovn is a compact stop. Most visitors will need only a short time, perhaps 15–30 minutes, to read any on-site information, look around, and understand its connection to the Blackfriar monks and Sct. Nicolai Church. It is easy to fit into a wider walk or visit to other sights in Vejle.

What other nearby places can I visit together with Munkenes Teglovn?

Munkenes Teglovn is close enough that you can comfortably combine it with other places in Vejle. For a broader view of local craft and industry, you could visit Vejle Windmill. For a more general perspective on resources and the environment in the area, the knowledge and experience centre Økolariet is also within walking distance.

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