Welcome to Horsens
Holiday in Horsens
In Horsens you feel the energy of the big city and the charm of the small town. The city is free from congestion, hustle and bustle. However, it is rich in art, entrepreneurship, soul, good food, music, green oases and cultural life.
In the city of Horsens, you clearly sense its past as a prison and industrial city. You find award-winning museums, a newly refurbished centre with lots of shopping opportunities, surprising gable paintings in the cityscape, a very special creative urge, and nature experiences in the near vicinity of the city.
Active in and around Horsens
Take this signposted walking route around Horsens Fjord, which offers great nature experiences and island hopping with visits to Hjarnø and Alrø.
At Stensballegaard Golfklub in Horsens you can try the beautiful 9-hole pay & play golf course in a lovely area surrounded by forest and Horsens Fjord.
One of Denmark's best hiking- and bicycle routes goes through the Danish Lakelands through beautiful nature. This railway path offers historical attractions and is practically car-free.
Beautiful urban nature with wildlife and great opportunities for outdoor activities and immersion. Experience wild horses and rare birds on your hike or bike ride around the nature reserve.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery in Horsens' most popular excursion destination. Go for a walk around the lake or participate in other outdoor activities by the lake and in Åbjerg Forest.
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.
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.
Local favourites
The Industrial Museum (Industrimuseet)
Horsens, East Jutland
Nature experiences in and around Horsens
A magnificent cultural-historical top attraction in beautiful scenery by the stream Gudenåen. The perfect destination for a day trip in East Jutland.
The viewpoint The Sugar Loaf north of Horsens is one of Denmark's largest hills and offers a unique view of the Danish Lakelands and Jutland’s largest lake Mossø
Climb to the highest point in Denmark, surrounded by historic burial mounds and beautiful nature. From the summit of the Danish Lakelands, you have an excellent view of the Eastern Jutland landscape.
At the shore of Jutland's biggest lake, Mossø, you will find one of Eastern Jutland's best picnic spots. Here, historic buildings are combined with beautiful nature.
The historic Boller Castle near Horsens Fjord is home to a lovely castle park and an Asian garden, both open to the public. The park is a popular picnic spot and offers plenty of opportunity for hikes in the surrounding forest.
This narrow peninsula in Horsens Fjord is perfect for short walks along the coast. Follow the beach to the northern point where there is a stunning view over the inlet and its islands.
