Welcome to Horsens

Photo:Malik Parsberg Skydsgaard&Jesper Rais

Experience industrial history, city life and lots of culture

In Horsens you feel the energy of the big city and the charm of the small town. The city is free from congestion, hustle and bustle. However, it is rich in art, entrepreneurship, soul, good food, music, green oases and cultural life.

In the city of Horsens, you clearly sense its past as a prison and industrial city. You find award-winning museums, a newly refurbished centre with lots of shopping opportunities, surprising gable paintings in the cityscape, a very special creative urge, and nature experiences in the near vicinity of the city.

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Jørgensens Hotel

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Shopping

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Art and culture in Horsens

FÆNGSLET

With its successful combination of fascinating cultural history and great contemporary cultural experiences, the old Horsens State Penitentiary attrac...

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Horsens Kunstmuseum

With its impressive collection of contemporary Danish art by the greatest contemporary artists, Horsens Art Museum will undoubtedly be a great experie...

The Industrial Museum (Industrimuseet)

The amazing story about how the industrialization shaped our society and the way we live. It is for everyone and you can experience all of life’s stag...

Horsens New Theater (Ny Teater)

If you love culture and experiences, then you have come to the right place. In the centre of Horsens, you will find exciting and unforgettable events ...

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Family on a fun family activity called "The Horsens Rundt treasure hunt" at Horsens Art museum

Family experiences

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Adventures at The Uncovered Bridge

Active in and around Horsens

Two on a cycle ride on the Nature Trail Horsens-Silkeborg

Cycling along (the old) railway line

Get the pedals moving on the old nature trail between Horsens and Silkeborg, a route which follows the old Byrupbane railroad.

Golfer hits a golf ball at Horsens Golf Club

Golf in Horsens

Grab your golf clubs and tee off the ball at one of the beautiful Horsens golf courts.

Fjordmino - the Horsens Fjord trail

One of Denmark’s most beautiful fjords offers inviting varied nature, great experiences and good conditions for hikers. This waymarked hiking route ta...

Mountain bike trail in Bjerre Forest

You find one of Denmark's best mountain bike trails in the hilly and wooded landscape of Bjerrelide between Horsens and Juelsminde. More than 15 kilom...

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Horsens Fjord

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Nature experiences in and around Horsens

The Sugar Loaf (Sukkertoppen)

In wooded terrain lies one of Denmark’s largest hills; The Sugar Loaf (Sukkertoppen) with a magnificent view of the beautiful nature of the Danish Lak...

Yding Skovhøj – Denmark’s highest point

You will find many of the biggest hills of Denmark in the beautiful, hilly and forested area between Horsens and Silkeborg. The highest of them all ar...

The Monastery Mill (Klostermølle)

This lovely attraction combines beautiful nature with exciting cultural history. The former Benedictine monastery and paper factory is now a popular e...

Bygholm Lake

Prepare yourself for a great nature experience. The beautiful and idyllic Bygholm Lake is located near the centre of Horsens in connection to Bygholm ...

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