Beaches and bathing lakes near Horsens

At Horsens Fjord, you can take a dip and spend a pleasant day at the local beaches in and around Horsens, along the north side of the fjord at Sondrup or on Hjarnø and the harbour town of Snaptun on the south side of the fjord.

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Husodde Beach

Looking for a great beach spot? Husodde Beach might just be the perfect choice! With top-notch facilities, beautiful surroundings, an ice cream kiosk, and a nearby mini-golf course, it's a local favourite for good reason.

A woman stands on the pier, looking out over Langelinie in Horsens

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Langelinie City Beach

Langelinie is beautifully located on Horsens Fjord near the centre of Horsens. Enjoy the summer atmosphere or take part in a variety of activities. Langelinie is the go-to spot when the weather is good in Horsens.

Pier with ladder at Horsens City in Denmark

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Boller Mole (Pier)

Near the inner city of Horsens is Boller Castle and Forest. Here, surrounded by nothing but nature, a brand new pier stretches 100 meters into the fjord. The view from here is amazing - you'll see the outlines of small islands, the hilly shoreline at Stensballe 'mountains', and the harbourfront in Horsens. This place is perfect for cold water swimming all year round.

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Sondrup Beach

This intimate beach is located at the banks of Horsens Fjord in a nature area characterized by forest and hills. The beach is well-suited for a quick dip or as a picnic area on a hike or bicycle ride in the area.

The beach at Fyel Badesø swimming lake near Horsens

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Fyel Bathing Lake

This bathing lake, located in beautiful nature between Horsens and Silkeborg, has a fine sandy beach. Go for a ducking on a warm summer’s day – and combine your visit with great nature experiences nearby.

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Ring Lake

On the outskirts of Brædstrup, you will find this inviting bathing lake with a sandy beach and a bathing jetty. The area offers pleasant facilities around the beach, and a three-kilometre footpath encircles the lake, which makes for a scenic walk or hike.

Benches with tables outside of Glud Museum

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Experiences around Horsens Fjord

Drone photo of a couple hiking on the dike to Alrø

Fjordmino - the Horsens Fjord trail

Take this signposted walking route around Horsens Fjord, which offers great nature experiences and island hopping with visits to Hjarnø and Alrø.

Sea kayak in Horsens Fjord with the sunset over the city of Horsens

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Around Horsens Fjord by kayak

Explore Horsens Fjord by kayak and experience Denmark's beautiful fjord landscapes. Rent a kayak from Horsens City Camping and enjoy a fantastic outing on the water.

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The bicycle route around Horsens Fjord

Embark on this beautiful cycling route around one of Denmark's most stunning fjords. Along the way, you'll encounter plenty of beautiful scenery and an island-hopping experience with visits to Hjarnø and Alrø using the small bicycle ferry.