One of the most famous attractions of the city are Jelling Rune stones. This two stone runes - large and small - are engraved on them inscriptions of the tenth century. These stone runes were included in 1994 in the list of UNESCO world heritage site.

Are Rune stones in southern Jutland, 10 km Northwest of Vejle. Runes are tremendous historical value, representing the transition from the pagan Viking age in the Christian middle ages. Documented the emergence of small runes are not fixed, but it is known that the current location is tentatively dated to 1630 year. The text engraved on the stone inscriptions reads: "king Gorm made a memorial stone in honor Tury, his wife, Denmark". This is the first mention of Denmark as a state. A large rune stone was probably installed between 953 and 965 for years, its height 2, 43 m and it weighs 10 tons. The text of the runic inscriptions on one of the three sides of the stone announces "king Harald, which raised this stone in honor of Gorm, his father, and Tory his mother. Harald who conquered all Denmark and Norway and made the Danes Christians". On the southwest side of the stone is preserved the image of Christ's crucifixion. On the third side - the drawings of mythical animals.

Next to the Rune stones are burial grounds and Church of whitewashed stone, the predecessor of the three wooden churches which were destroyed by fire.

In its long history, the stones were exposed to natural elements, and they began to appear cracks began to fade runic inscriptions, then the Danes, it was decided to cover the rune glass threadguards.

Today Rune stones are the hallmark of the city.