Horsens Travel Guide, Denmark

Horsens, Denmark – Overview

Horsens is a city in the east Jutland, Denmark. It has a population of more than 51,670 inhabitants. Horsens lies in East Jutland metropolitan area and Horsens Fjord. The whole city is surrounded by glaciers and valleys. Near Aarhus, Copenhagen and Vejle, Horsens experienced an industrial boom and growth. It is home to many electronics, textile, agriculture and steel industries.

The city of Horsens is regarded as a hub of trade, culture and economics. It is home to many beautiful landscapes, historical buildings and museums. One of the most popular is the Industrial Museum. The culture of Horsens is popular all over Denmark. Every year a large number of cultural events and festivals are hosted here, with performances of several internationally renowned artists.

Some of these artists include Dolly Parton, Tom Jones, José Carreras, The Beach Boys, Iron Maiden and Joe Cocker etc. Horsens has something to offer to all. Whatever your style and budget is, you can find every type of entertainment facilities. Here you can find fabulous nightclubs, bars, restaurants, cafes and grand hotels. Visitors from all over Europe come here to explore its beauty and wonders.

Horsens offers a multitude of cultural and recreational activities. The city is also famous for hosting many festivals. These festivals have great attractions for the locals and tourists from all over the world. Some of the most popular festivals are the annual European Medieval Festival and the Crime Festival etc. The Annual European Medieval Festival is regarded as the biggest cultural event in Horsens.

Getting around the Horsens is very easy as it is served by all the major transportation options. The city is served by buses, railway and private cars.

Some of the most popular and worth seeing places of Horsens are Vitus Berings Park, Bygholm Park and Søndergade. The city is also considered as one of the best shopping destinations in Denmark. There are many popular shopping centers including Bytorv Horsens and Bilka. These two shopping malls feature hundreds of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.

Horsens is also popular for its delicious foods and drinks. There are many popular restaurants including China House, Cafe Corfitz, L'estragon and Vegetarian.

Exploring Horsens is a great fun for enthusiastic tourists and visitors.