Destination Kystlandet

Guided tours in Kystlandet

Discover the history, nature and local stories of Kystlandet on a guided tour. Join guided walks, sightseeing tours, nature experiences and unique excursions where knowledgeable guides offer fresh perspectives on the area's culture, landscapes and hidden stories.

Tre kvinder laver en walk and talk på kaninoen på Endelave
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Experience Kystlandet with a local guide

Some places are best experienced with someone who knows the stories behind them. In Kystlandet, you can choose from everything from historic guided walks and museum tours to guided adventures in nature, on the water and across the islands. Along the way, you will hear fascinating stories, local anecdotes and gain new insights that add an extra dimension to your experience. Whether you are interested in culture, history or the great outdoors, you will find guided tours that bring you closer to the people, places and stories of Kystlandet.

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Sælkoloni på en sandbanke og et sejlskib
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Sea safari in Svanegrund Nature Park

Experience Horsens Fjord and the East Jutland Archipelago from a RIB boat while a nature guide shares fascinating stories about the area's unique natural environment. If you are lucky, you may spot white-tailed eagles, harbour porpoises and seals along the way.

Jørgensens Hotel
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Historic guided walks in Horsens

Museum Horsens has created a range of themed guided walks through the city's historic centre. The tours can be booked by any interested group. Join an archaeological walk, learn about Horsens during the German occupation of Denmark, discover the city's fascinating connection to Russia, or explore the many works of art that shape the cityscape.

Fuglsang Horseback Riding
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Guided horseback rides and pony walks in the Lake Highlands

Join a guided horseback ride through the beautiful landscapes of the southern Lake Highlands or enjoy a pony walk with the youngest members of the family. You could, for example, ride to The Recovered Bridge.

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Vognen fyldt med turister til traktortur på Hjarnø
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Tractor tours with a local islander

Join a guided tractor tour on the island of Hjarnø in Horsens Fjord with a local guide and hear stories about everything from nature and history to everyday island life. On this tour with Hjarnø Traktorture, you will experience the very best the island has to offer.

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View over Horsens city center from the top of Campus Horsens
Photo: Insero Horsens

Guided tours to the top of Horsens

Come along for a guided tour to the top of Horsens’ tallest building and see the city from above. From the roof terrace at the 17th floor of Campus Horsens you can see Horsens and its surrounding area from an angle you have never seen before.
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En isfugl på en gren
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Kingfisher safari on the Gudenå River

Join an experienced nature guide on a canoe trip through the southern Lake Highlands and look for the beautiful blue kingfisher in its natural habitat. Along the way, you will also have the chance to see grey herons, great crested grebes, cormorants and swans – and, if you are lucky, white-tailed eagles and otters.

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Hybenroser ved Borre Knobs kyst
Photo: Morten Bank Madsen

Guided nature tours the Juelsminde Peninsula

Join a local nature guide and experience the outdoors from an educational or entertaining perspective. The programme offers great variety, from fishing trips and herb-foraging walks for making flavoured schnapps to crab hunting and fossil hunting.

Klint ved Stenhøj Strand
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Explore the coast with a geologist

Join Geo-ture on a guided coastal walk along the Juelsminde Peninsula with a focus on geology. Learn more about the striking coastal cliffs, the different geological layers and the many types of stones found along the beach. If you are lucky, you may even discover a fossil.

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Helene Fruelund sidder på stranden ved sin rygsæk
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Guided walks by Vejle Fjord

Helene Fruelund organises guided walks in the natural landscapes of the Juelsminde Peninsula and around Vejle Fjord. Both day walks and overnight tours are available, giving you the chance to enjoy nature, challenge yourself and share the experience with great company and an experienced guide.

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Regnvåd musevikke blomst
Photo: Morten Bank Madsen

Wild about Horsens

Horsens Municipality regularly organises guided outdoor activities with a nature guide. Choose from nature walks, stone painting on the beach, yoga in nature and much more. Find an overview of upcoming events on their Facebook page.

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Et par går i maskinhallen i Industrimuseet
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Guided walks focusing on Horsens' industrial heritage

Horsens was a thriving industrial town during the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Museum offers a selection of themed guided walks focusing on how this period has shaped the modern city. Tours explore the city centre, the western district and the harbour area.

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Birgit Juel Martinsen from Writers Walk
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Guided writing walks in nature

Join a guided walk on Endelave or on the mainland and let the surrounding landscapes inspire new stories. Writers Walks combine scenic walks with creative writing breaks. Whether you are an experienced writer or simply curious to try creative writing for the first time, these walks are for you.

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Kvinde rider på hest ved kysten på Endelave
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Guided horseback rides on Endelave

Turridning Endelave organises guided horseback rides through the island's beautiful countryside. Along the route, you will visit places that most visitors never get to see, and there is every chance you will spot some of the thousands of wild rabbits that roam the island. The rides are often accompanied by fascinating stories about Endelave's history and the colourful characters who have lived there over the years.

Entusiastisk kvindelig guide står med hænderne i vejret til maritimt arrangement på Husodde Strand
Photo: Naturpark Svanegrund

Guided tours with a nature guide in Svanegrund Nature Park

Discover Svanegrund Nature Park with a local nature guide who will lead you through the area's remarkable natural landscapes.
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En gruppe på gåtur på stranden på Vorsø
Photo: Odder Museum

Vorsø – unique access to the protected island in Horsens Fjord

The island of Vorsø is a strictly protected nature reserve. The only way to visit the island is on a guided tour with its sole resident, nature interpreter Jens Gregersen. Both Horsens Municipality and Odder Museum organise tours to the island, and it is also possible to book directly with the nature guide.

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På cykel rundt om Horsens Fjord på Fjordminoen
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Guided e-bike holiday by Horsens Fjord

The outdoor accommodation Holmely offers three-day guided cycling holidays around Horsens Fjord. Along the route, you will visit the fjord's islands, enjoy excellent local food, explore museums and hear fascinating local stories.

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Mand taler til gæster ved et dækket bord
Photo: Jesper Rais

Gin Walk in the Lake Highlands

Do you enjoy gin and tonic? Do you love walking? Then join a Gin Walk with Holmely. The route covers 7.5 kilometres through beautiful countryside, with tastings of four different gins along the way. You can also add an open-fire meal and an overnight stay at Holmely.

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Kurser og guidede ture med Outdoor Connection
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Guided canoe and kayak tours on the Gudenå River

Outdoor Connection's experienced guide invites you to explore the Gudenå River on guided canoe and kayak tours. Both day trips and overnight adventures are available. They also organise weekend trips centred around the four Bs of Danish outdoor life: bonfires, burgers, beers and bushcraft.

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Children playing on the playground at Horsens City Camping at Husodde Beach in Horsens - part of the Coastal Land
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Blue Flag events at Kystlandet's beaches

You are probably familiar with the Blue Flag flying at many beaches, but did you know that Blue Flag beaches also host public events? Activities range from crab catching and kayaking to guided mushroom foraging. Every year, Blue Flag events take place at beaches across both Horsens and Hedensted Municipalities.

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Guided tours at local museums and attractions