The Brave Soldier Landsoldaten
A unique monument honoring common soldiers, symbolizing peace and defense, set in the historic city of Fredericia.
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The Brave Soldier Landsoldaten
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Must-see attractions
A unique monument honoring common soldiers, symbolizing peace and defense, set in the historic city of Fredericia.
"It's allegedly the first monument in the world that honors common soldiers (not generals and such)."
🚶♀️ Stroll Through History
Enjoy a peaceful walk around the monument and soak in the historical atmosphere of Fredericia.
📸 Capture the Symbolism
Take photos of the soldier's dual stance, representing peace and readiness.
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4.4 · 325 reviews
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Historical Landmark
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The Brave Soldier Monument
Fredericia
The world's first monument honoring common soldiers, commemorating the 1849 battle victory.
Mortars of History
Surrounding the monument
Six historic mortars encircle the monument, adding to the powerful military narrative of the site.
Symbol of Peace and Defense
The soldier's posture
Observe the soldier holding a peace branch in one hand and a rifle in the other, a potent symbol of vigilance.
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Embrace Fredericia's Military Heart
A Monument to Peace and Resilience
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🚶♀️ Stroll Through History
Enjoy a peaceful walk around the monument and soak in the historical atmosphere of Fredericia.
📸 Capture the Symbolism
Take photos of the soldier's dual stance, representing peace and readiness.
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🕊️ Reflect on Peace
Contemplate the monument's message of peace and the sacrifices of common soldiers.
🗺️ Explore Fredericia
Combine your visit with exploring the rest of this quiet, history-rich city.
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from all over the internet
🚶♀️ Stroll Through History
Enjoy a peaceful walk around the monument and soak in the historical atmosphere of Fredericia.
📸 Capture the Symbolism
Take photos of the soldier's dual stance, representing peace and readiness.
🕊️ Reflect on Peace
Contemplate the monument's message of peace and the sacrifices of common soldiers.
🗺️ Explore Fredericia
Combine your visit with exploring the rest of this quiet, history-rich city.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Visitors find The Brave Soldier Landsoldaten to be a peaceful and historically significant site, particularly noted for being the first monument honoring common soldiers. Its symbolic representation of peace and defense is often highlighted as moving and thought-provoking. The monument contributes to Fredericia's overall charm as a quiet, history-rich city.
"Monument to the Brave Common Soldier, 1858. It's allegedly the first monument in the world that honors common soldiers (not generals and such). It celebrates the victory in the battle of July 6, 1849. The soldier is surrounded by six mortars. It's a peaceful place that adds to Fredericia's historical military importance."
Ana Vica
"This is a moving monument to peace. The soldier waves a peace branch in his right hand while pushing down a cannon. He has a rifle in his left hand in just in case peace is disturbed."
Ramakrishna Ram
"Lovely town well worth a visit"
Dale
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
The Brave Soldier Landsoldaten is located in Fredericia, Denmark. The city is accessible by train and bus. Once in Fredericia, the monument is easily reachable by foot or a short taxi ride from the city center.
While specific parking details for the immediate monument area might be limited, there are usually parking facilities available in the city center of Fredericia that you can use before walking to the site.
Yes, Fredericia has a well-connected public transport system. Buses and trains will bring you to the city, and from there, local buses or a pleasant walk can lead you to the monument.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
The Brave Soldier Landsoldaten is an outdoor monument and generally accessible to the public without an admission fee.
As an outdoor monument, it is accessible at all times. However, visiting during daylight hours is recommended for the best experience and photography.
No, there is no entrance fee to visit The Brave Soldier Landsoldaten. It's a public monument for everyone to appreciate.
🎫 🧭 Onsite Experience
A visit to The Brave Soldier Landsoldaten can be a short, reflective stop, perhaps 30 minutes to an hour, allowing time to appreciate the monument and its surroundings.
It's recognized as potentially the first monument globally to honor common soldiers, celebrating the victory in the 1849 battle and symbolizing peace and resilience.
While dedicated guided tours for just the monument might be rare, you can often find historical walking tours of Fredericia that include this significant site.
The area is generally flat and open, making it quite accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.
📸 📸 Photography
Early morning or late afternoon light offers beautiful golden hour shots. Avoid midday sun for softer shadows and better detail.
Focus on the soldier's posture, the surrounding mortars, and the inscriptions. Capturing the symbolism of the peace branch and rifle is key.
Generally, photography for personal use is allowed. Be respectful of the solemn nature of the monument.
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