Destination Kystlandet

Gardens and parks

The Coastal Land is filled with green oases where you can enjoy the relaxing and beautiful surroundings. Breathe all the way down into your stomach and feel the calm descend over you in the middle of all the greenery. 

Rhododendron bush in the park at Hotel Vejlefjord
Photo: Hotel Vejlefjord

Beautiful parks and gardens with public access

A pond in a Japanese inspired garden at Den Kreative Have
Photo: Den Kreative Have

Den Kreative Have

In the idyllic village of Haldrup you find this Japanese-inspired open garden with streams, lakes, cosy seating areas and a vast number of topiaries. Enjoy the sight of the tame Koi carps and visit the gallery where the colourful paintings of the owner are exhibited.
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Organic visitor garden in Rørt near Odder.
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Økologiens Have

Lots of fresh air awaits when you visit Scandinavia’s biggest public organic garden. Experience the biodiversity and the many themed gardens, pet the many cute animals, and let the children romp at the playgrounds.
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A family on a guided tour at the Endelave Medicinal Herb Garden
Photo: David Jervidal© Destination Kystlandet

Endelave Lægeurtehave (Endelave Medicinal Herb Garden)

On the island of bunnies, Endelave, there is a garden open for visitors, with hundreds of medicinal plants and herbs, which grow on the island. Here, you can also find a shop with locally produced products and a café, where you can enjoy a great meal or a cup of coffee.
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Castle park and visitor garden at Boller Castle near Horsens, Destination Kystlandet
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Boller Castle Park and Flower Garden

A visit to Boller Castle Park offers beautiful scenery and outdoor adventures beneath the open sky. Here, you can feel the whispers of history and encounter one of Denmark’s oldest trees – the approximately 1,000-year-old hollow oak, known as the Boller Oak.
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Bygholm Park, the manor house, and a small fountain in a lake
Photo: Gitte Vinum

Bygholm Park

Just a short distance from Horsens town centre lies a beautiful and well-maintained park offering a wide range of activities for everyone. This historic manor park is one of the town’s favourite spots for families with young children and nature-loving city dwellers.
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Drone photo of Hotel Vejlefjord and the park in autumn colours
Photo: Overblik© Hotel Vejlefjord

The treatment paths at the old sanatorium

At the beautiful Hotel Vejlefjord you will find these historic hiking routes in impressive nature. Go for a walk in hilly landscape through the beautiful park, the deep forest and along Vejle Fjord with lots of little curiosities en route.
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Two men are looking at Palsgaard Castle from Palsgaard Castle Park
Photo: David Jervidal© Destination Kystlandet

Palsgaard Castle Park (Slotspark)

Near Juelsminde, you will find one of the Denmark’s biggest and most beautiful manors, Palsgaard Castle. Visit the park and become mesmerized by the beautiful manor, the lakes and the rare tree sorts. Enjoy the sculptures and the old charming buildings.
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A couple walking by the lake in Folkeparken in Brædstrup
Photo: Kristoffer Loft© Destination Kystlandet

Brædstrup Folkepark

Located in the very centre of Brædstrup, but still in immediate continuation of nature, this lovely, renovated city park is a popular haven for local citizens and tourists. The park offers options for many different types of activities.
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Vitus Bering's cannons in Vitus Bering Park.
Photo: Hanne Nielsen

The Vitus Bering Park

This urban park in the centre of Horsens is located between the train station and the pedestrian street. This public park, which is named after Horsens’ most famous citizen ever, Vitus Bering, offers a cosy setting for relaxation in the centre. The park is best known for its many colourful rhododendron bushes and the guns from one of Vitus Bering’s expeditions.
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A family eats lunch at a bench in the Prison Park at FÆNGSLET in Horsens
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The park at the prison in Horsens

Around the PRISON, the former Horsens State Prison, there are large green areas that simply invite you to use them. The park is widely used for hiking, playing, dog walking, and games, as well as for holding events. Why not combine a museum visit with relaxation in the park?
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A graphical overview map of the park Tyrstedlund Nature Park in Horsens.
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Tyrstedlund Nature Park

In the southern part of Horsens, you will find this new park, which offers wonderful natural experiences for everyone. The park serves as a kind of experimental laboratory for biodiversity, where you can get inspiration for your home garden and teach children to take care of nature and wildlife.
A family picking flowers in the grass in Carolinelunden in front of the entrance to Horsens Art Museum
Photo: David Jervidal© Destination Kystlandet

Caroline Amalie Lund

This lovely park is located quite centrally in Horsens and is an obvious choice for a walk in some greenery. The park is the home of two exciting museums, beautiful architecture, interesting art, a playground for the young ones and many beautiful areas where you can sit and enjoy the sun.
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Rutsjebanen i Bakkelunden i Horsens
Photo: Horsens Kommune

Bakkelunden

Only a short walk from the centre of Horsens, you can visit the city’s new park, which is quite popular with children. The park has a big playground with lots of tools and equipment where the youngest members of the family can romp. There are also good facilities for relaxation, recreation, and games.
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