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Horsens
Horsens is a city in Jutland
Get in
It takes 28 mins to reach Horsens from Aarhus by DSB Intercity trains, the main train service operating in Denmark. Horsens is two stops from Aarhus towards Copenhagen on the main line running from Frederikshavn in north to Copenhagen.
The nearest airport is Billund Airport, the country's second largest airport.
There is also a smaller airport in Tirstrup, north of Aarhus. Passengers arriving at that airport and are depending on public transportation will have to catch the airport coach into Aarhus station and then a train from Aarhus to Horsens.
From Copenhagen, Horsens can be reached with trains running from the airport itself. The journey time is approx. 2 ½ to 3 hours (most often passangers will have to change trains at the main station in Copenhagen).
Get around
A ticket purchased on a local bus is valid for one hour and costs DKK 14. A ten-trips card costs DKK 105, each trip is valid for an hour as well.
See
Bygholm Park, Vitus Berings Park and Søndergade (High Street)
Buy
Bytorv Horsens
is a shoppingcentre located on the highstreet, Søndergade.
Bilka
is the largest supermarket in the town of Horsens.
Bilka Horsens
Høegh Guldbergsgade 10, 8700 Horsens
Eat
China House
Søndergade 15
DK-8700 Horsens
Tel. +45 75623132
Cafe Corfitz
Søndergade 21
DK-8700 Horsens
- Du skal udfylde enten vejnavn eller sted
Telephone (+45) 7562 8844
Sleep
Best Western Hotel Danica Ove Jensens Alle 28, tel: +45 75616022 Jørgensen Hotel Søndergade 17-19, tel: +45 75621600, email: mail@jorgensens-hotel.dk . Centraly located. Rooms from DKK 695.
Scandic Hotel Bygholm Park
Tel: (+45) 7562 2333
Danhostel Horsens Vandrerhjem
Flintebakken 150
8700 Horsens
tel: +45 75616777
Get out
The city of Aarhus can be reached by intercity trains within 30 mins while the town of Vejle is about quarter of an hour away by train in opposite direction, towards Copenhagen.
Horsens is a Danish town in east Jutland. It is the site of the council of Horsens municipality.
Geography
Horsens lies on Horsens fjord in eastern Jutland. Situated 50km south of Aarhus and 30km north of Vejle with approxiamately 200km to Copenhagen. As a consequense of the positive development in the city, many people move there. It is believed that perhaps 50% hail from Aarhus because they find Horsens very affordable by comparison.
The city is currently undergoing a positive development with new industry moving to Horsens, or expanding their activities already in Horsens. A lot of electronics and graphical companies are based here. Horsens also has Denmark's only Industrial Museum. The city is also home to Vitus Bering University College.
In recent years, much effort has been made to expand and improve cultural events. Several internationally known artists, like Joe Cocker, Elton John, The Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, Tom Jones, Bryan Adams, David Bowie, José Carreras, Helmut Lotti, Westlife, R.E.M., Paul McCartney, Robbie Williams, The Rolling Stones, Madonna and Dolly Parton have performed, or have performances planned in Horsens.
One of the largest cultural events in Horsens is the annual European Medieval Festival on the last Friday and Saturday in August. The town centre of Horsens is transformed into the largest medieval...
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Hotels in Horsens
 | Juelsminde Strand  |
Score 6.675 from 9 reviews | | Vejlevej 3 |  |
| This modern, 3-star hotel and conference centre is situated in delightful, natural surroundings, next to the beach and within walking distance of a charming marina, golf course and tennis court.
The hotel, which covers an area of 5500 m2, contains 71 elegantly-appointed rooms with free wireless internet connection.
When guests are not holding a conference, they can benefit from the hotel’s fitness room, sauna and solarium before sampling a range of delicious cuisine at the spacious restaurant. ... more | | |
| | Ry Park Hotel |
Score 7.275 from 42 reviews | | Kyhnsvej 2 | |
| After being renovated and rebuilt in 1988, Ry Park Hotel presents itself as a new top class hotel. Due respect was payed to the old, cosy townscape of Ry, and the hotel was built in conformety with its surroundings. A new wing was finished in 1988, comprising 80 lovely rooms accomodated for a total of 225 guests, fitted up with taste in English style-some of the bathrooms are marble.
Ry Park Hotel, Midtjysk Kursuscenter, is one of the most sought centres in Jutland for courses, conferences and congresses. There are 6 professionally equipped class rooms with all conceivable AV-equipment as well as 15 group rooms and teacher rooms. ... more | | | | More hotels in Horsens |
| Grand Tour of Copenhagen |
2.5 hours |
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The Grand Tour of Copenhagen covers all the major sights of the Danish Capital. You will pass by the Tivoli Gardens and the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Drive through the colorful canal district, past the National Museum to Christiansborg Palace, home to the Danish Parliament.
Continue on to the old Stock Exchange and across Kongens Nytorv, where you will be able to see the Royal Theater, world-famous for its Royal Ballet. This is followed by a drive past the vibrant harbor district of Nyhavn to Amalienborg Palace, winter residence of the Royal Family. Here you will have the opportunity to see the Changing of the Guard.
Next you will visit the Gefion Fountain and the Little Mermaid, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale. Last but not least, pay a visit to one of the many magnificent churches in Copenhagen and pass Rosenborg Castle, where the crown jewels are protected by the Royal Guard.
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| Vikingland Tour |
5 hours |
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Drive through the beautiful Danish countryside. Be taken thousands of years back into history when introduced to the bronze age and
the intriguing history of the Vikings. Visit the Viking Ship Museum, set in the Vikings' natural harbour - today called Roskilde Fjord.
The Viking ships have been carefully restored and are the most important discovery ever made in Denmark from this ancient period. Your final stop on this tour is the city of Roskilde. Roskilde was the capital of Denmark in ancient times. Here you can find the great Romanesque Roskilde
Cathedral with its 38 royal tombs. Roskilde reveals many secrets about the daily life of our nation's ancestors.
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24 Hours |
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Find out why they call it 'wonderful Copenhagen' with the City Sightseeing tour of Denmark's vibrant and graceful Capital, and get a bird's eye view of Copenhagen's swirling towers and turrets, not forgetting the Little Mermaid to whom sailors appealed for forgiveness of their sins while they were in port! You can hop on and off as many times as you like aboard this open-top double-decker bus. There are three routes available and each route takes approximately 1 hour. The bus departs regularly from each stop and your ticket is valid for 24 hours from first use. Mermaid Tour
The entire tour takes 1 hour and you will see such highlights as: Amalienborg Palace, The Little Mermaid and Rosenberg Castle Carlsberg Tour
The entire tour takes 1 hour and you will see such highlights as: The Zoo, Carlsberg Breweries, Frederiksberg Castle and the Theater district. Christiana Tour
The entire tour takes 1 hour and you will see such highlights as: Tivoli, The Black Diamond and Christiania You may choose the Mermaid Tour or the Carlsberg Tour individually or book the Combination ticket which will combine all three routes ans is valid for two days!
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