Get rich on great holiday experiences with your children. We have gathered tips for child-friendly attractions in tall towers, educational museums and behind bars in a bygone era. Take a look and get inspiration for your next shared experience for children of all ages.
Come and visit this cosy farm near the Gudenå river, bursting with cute pets and farm animls that love to be visited by animal loving children and their parents. Here, you can come close to a host of different animals. Feel free to touch – and you can even help feed the animals.
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 picnic basket and pour some coffee from the thermos while the children tire themselves out on the many pedal tractors.
An exceedingly good day awaits the entire family in GIVSKUD ZOO. Quite close to the Kystlandet region, you find one of the major attractions of Jutland where a zoo, a safari park and a dinosaur park create the framework for an entertaining, educational and child-friendly experience.
Get a wonderful horseback ride on a real Icelandic horse, through the beautiful hillside with an experienced guide and horses for riders of all levels.
Experience the sunny island of Endelave from horseback. With Turriding Endelave you are guaranteed a fun experience for both children and adults whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider.
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.
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.
Danish ”hygge” and entertainment is given pride of place at this miniature golf course with proud traditions, located only a few steps from the best beach on the east coast, Saksild Beach.
Visit this super cozy footgolf course located between Odder and Horsens. The course is beautifully situated on a pine plantation and offers a lovely setting for a match of football skills in the great outdoors.
Are you brave enough for a fun battle with family or friends? At Juelsminde Minigolf, you can try your skill on the big 18-hole course suitable for both beginners and the experienced. Stop by for a few hours of entertainment in the cosy surroundings.
A perfect day by the ocean
Lovely nature, a fine sandy beach, refreshing ice-cream at the waterfront, and not least a fun game for the whole family. That is the recipe for a good summer’s day at the Danish east coast.
On the beautiful island of Hjarnø in Horsens Fjord, there is a miniature golf course where the whole family can compete against each other in this fun family activity. Combining a visit to the island with a game on the cosy Hjarnø-inspired course is highly recommended.
In the Prison Park in Horsens, you can enjoy a fun and engaging activity with friends or family. This is the site of a scenic 18-hole footgolf course, offering entertaining challenges for all skill levels.
At this campsite near Brædstrup, you can take on the challenge of their 12-hole mini golf course, inspired by the Gudenå River and local attractions. Everyone is welcome, whether you are staying at the campsite or just stopping by.
At a central location on Tunø, very close to the island’s harbour, you can bring your friends or family to this miniature golf course for a fun, social activity. Also, feel free to stop by for an ice-cream, cold drinks, or a light meal.
Visit the witch’s house and take a peek into her cupboard, filled with frog spit and sneezing powder. Step onto the troll’s bridge – if you dare. Or hide away in the bog wife’s willow hut. The Fairy-tale Forest is home to all sorts of supernatural creatures, waiting for you to bring them to life.
A troll has been spotted in Ring Forest in Brædstrup! Andthere are pictures of him! Bring your family for a fun day in the activity park and see if you can find the troll in the forest. He is said to hold something beautiful over his head.
Combine nature experiences with digital location-specific fairytales. This app makes it easy to motivate children to go outside as exciting stories guide you some of the loveliest nature areas around Horsens.
Kystlandet has lots of hidden treasures, and you can now take the family on a real treasure hunt in the area’s towns and islands. Remember to print or pick up a treasure map and collect a medal for the little ones as visible proof of the accomplishment when you reach the finish line!
The large prison museum in Horsens offers a range of activities for families with children. Try, for example, The Hidden Stamp, where you work together to solve tasks in order to gain your freedom.
At this open-air museum, children can play just like in the old days using equipment and games that are freely available, while also learning about rural life in the 17th and 18th centuries.
This museum in Horsens focuses on Denmark’s industrial history, and here children can get hands-on. See who is the fastest on the assembly line, visit the children’s moped workshop, step into the old classroom, and let loose on the fantastic industrial playground.
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.
