Things to do with kids

Visit this petting farm by the Gudenå River, where animal-loving children and adults can meet and feed adorable farm animals in a cozy atmosphere.

This children's visiting farm near the village of Serridslev is an ideal outing for families in East Jutland. Here, children can play freely and get up close to the animals.

Visit this exciting zoo and safari park in Eastern Jutland where your entire family can get close to the animals and the dinosaurs.

Experience the beautiful nature north of Horsens from the back of an Icelandic horse. Try this lovely and memorable activity for the whole family with the experienced guides.

Experience the sunlit island of Endelave from the back of an Icelandic horse. With Turriding Endelave, you’re guaranteed a delightful experience for both children and adults

When visiting Fru Møllers Mølleri, you can take a peek into the barn to see the pigs and cows, and visit the hens. You might also be lucky enough to come across the farm’s dogs and cats, which are often found in the courtyard.

Tinnetgaard Visitor Farm invites you to join the feeding of small animals every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30. Here, you can help feed the goats and greet pigs and rabbits, while being introduced to the animals and the farm by a guide.

At Vejlskovgaard Dairy, you can tap your own milk and then take a look at the cows in the barn afterwards.

Horsens’ large swimming pool offers a wide range of activities for children and the young at heart, including a water slide, play equipment and a baby pool.

At Saksild Beach, children can play safely. The water is shallow and calm, and lifeguards keep an eye on the children during the summer season. And the ice cream is well worth trying too!

Like Saksild, the beach in Juelsminde offers both a lifeguard tower and great opportunities for play. The beach is located close to the harbour, where you will find activities and family-friendly places to eat.

The swimming pool in Hou features a super fun 90-metre-long water slide.

This swimming pool in Hedensted offers a wide range of play equipment, such as balls, mats, flippers and watering cans, for children of all ages.

Enjoy a fun day at Denmark's oldest mini golf course, just steps away from Saksild Beach. A perfect family-friendly destination, also featuring a café and delicious ice cream.

This football golf course in East Jutland is beautifully situated in a spruce plantation. The course features 18 holes and offers challenges for all skill levels.

This delightful and challenging mini-golf course, set in beautiful surroundings, is a great choice for a fun activity in the holiday town of Juelsminde. Bring your friends along for a competition on this well-designed and technically demanding course.

Fun for the whole family awaits at the medieval-themed mini golf course at Horsens City Camping, located near the beach and an ice cream shop.

In the middle of the beautiful island of Hjarnø in Horsens Fjord lies a mini-golf course where the whole family can compete against each other in this fun family activity.

Visit Tunø’s mini-golf course for a fun challenge with family or friends, and relax with ice cream, cold drinks, or light snacks.

Fairy tales are the theme in this experience park near Odder. Experience trolls and witches, play in the open nature, and have fun at the nature playground.

Bring the family to Ring Forest near Brædstrup and search for the troll Jensnej, who hides in the forest while holding something beautiful over his head.

Explore Horsens' nature with an app that blends outdoor adventures with digital storytelling. This engaging app motivates children by offering exciting tales as they walk along local trails,

Juelsminde is filled with little tigers, and you have the chance to try and find them all by bringing your family on this fun treasure hunt.

A canoe trip can be a cosy family activity where you spend quality time together and work as a team to move the canoe forward. On the southernmost stretch of the Gudenå River, the water is shallow and calm, making it safe to bring children along. At Tørring Kanoudlejning, you can rent a canoe and receive helpful tips and guidance for your trip.

Kulturstationen in Horsens is a cultural hub dedicated entirely to children, where imagination and creativity are free to flourish in the house’s many workshops, open sessions, performances and free activities. Free weekend activities are available.

This cultural centre in Horsens regularly hosts theatre performances, concerts and shows for the youngest members of the family. See upcoming events for children on this page.

A trip to the cinema is always a sure hit with children. At Biffen in Odder, you will find a great selection of family and children’s films, as well as several film clubs for the youngest members of the family.

Browse the shelves at Horsens Library in search of the best dinosaur books, the most epic adventures and the finest comics. Or let loose in the children’s corner, try out the latest computer games, pop in for a concert, or enjoy some creative activities in the library’s workshop.

In addition to being a very child-friendly art museum, Horsens Art Museum regularly organises workshops and events for the youngest members of the family. On family days, children can play in the play area, relax on the sofas, enjoy lunch, or join a child-friendly guided tour.

Odder Library offers a great selection of books and other materials for children to borrow. In addition, a variety of events such as workshops and shows for children and young people are held – especially during the school holidays.