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    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...

    FÆNGSLET - The Prison Museum

    At the Prison Museum in the old Horsens State Penitentiary, you can experience what it was like to be either imprisoned or employed in the prison syst...

    Horsens Art Museum

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

    Horsens New Theater

    Horsens Ny Teater is the city’s vibrant cultural centre, where you can always enjoy good experiences in exclusive surroundings. We have more than 200 ...

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    Experiences for the entire family

    Aqua Forum

    The Horsens Water Park invites to hours of play, wellness, exercise and swimming for everyone. The many pools and different activities make Aqua Forum...

    Children exploring The Industrial Museum

    The Industrial Museum

    Do you also have children who prefer to play with their hands? Then take your kids to the Industrial Museum which is a paradise for curious fiddle-fin...

    The Children's Farm

    Experience the real farm atmosphere from a child’s perspective and get up close with the farm animals. Pet a miniature pig behind the ears and bring a...

    Children playing on a wobble board

    Playgrounds

    Where should we play today? Locate playgrounds in Horsens and its surrounding areas where you and your children can enjoy yourselves.

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    Active in and around Horsens

    Rabbit in Endelave, Island of the Year

    Walk along "Kaninoen" at Endelave

    In the Kattegat south of Horsens Fjord, you find the island of Endelave, along whose shores you can hike on the route called "Kaninoen".

    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.

    The Little Smokehouse

    Shopping

    Go on a shopping spree inHorsens and Brædstrup and find local foods and specialities in the local farm shops.

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    Eat well in Horsens

    Posthuset Street Food

    Taste the world at Posthuset Street Food In Horsens.

    Ji-Mi's

    At the centre of Horsens you will find this intimate restaurant that offers great dining experiences at reasonable prices. If you are looking for a ho...

    Bar & Restaurant Gasfabrikken

    Delicious, creative and well-cooked courses made from organic and local ingredients. At Gasfabrikken you can get a evocative taste experience that app...

    Restaurant Dollys

    Come in for delicious Danish food made from scratch in historic surroundings at the harbour in Horsens. Try their famed signature dish, roast pork, or...

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    Sleep well in Horsens

    Jørgensens Hotel

    In Historical settings in the heart of Horsens your will find Jørgensens Hotel with a splendid view of the lively pedestrian street. The beautiful man...

    Scandic Bygholm Park Hotel

    Enjoy a romantic stay in historic surroundings in this old manor from 1775. Feel the noble atmosphere in the old buildings and go for a walk in the ma...

    SleepIn FÆNGSLET

    Experience a night behind bars at the former Horsens State Prison. The old infirmary has been transformed into a unique hostel with rooms in the old c...

    Horsens City Camping

    Get excited for a great camping vacation at Horsens Fjord by a lovely sandy beach. At Horsens City Camping there is room for everyone – no matter your...

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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...

    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 ...

    Nørrestrand

    With it’s unique location near the centre of a major Danish city, Nørrestrand is a beautiful and easily accessible wildlife- and nature reserve. Here ...

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    4 day trips you do not want to miss

    We guide you to great day trips in and around Horsens.

    Man and woman eats in the courtyard at Spisehuset 8F at FÆNGSLET the danish prison museum in the coastal land

    Culture in the industrial city

    We guide you to small and great must-sees when you spend 24 hours in our cultural, proud industrial city.

    Boats on Bygholm lake

    Disc golf and canoeing

    When you need a break from the nooks and corners of the city, Bygholm Park has activities to shake up any city dweller.

    Restaurant The Old Post Office

    Explore Brædstrup

    Approx. 20 km to the north-east of Horsens, you find Brædstrup whose lovely specialty shops, eateries and nature experiences will surprise you. 

    Boy walking on The Horsens-Odder Railway Path

    A coast near the city

    Go on an outing and explore to coast near the city on the northern banks of Horsens Fjord.

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