Overview
Horsens is an eastern Jutland port city of around 61,000 people situated at the end of a long shallow-water inlet called Horsens Fjord. The city feels less like a typical coastal town because rolling hills and forests stretch down to the water's edge.
Architecture · Day Trips · Festivals · History · Museums
Before you go
Connectivity
4G coverage is available from all Danish carriers. 5G had not reached Horsens as of September 2021.
Culture
The European Medieval Festival on the last Friday and Saturday of August is the city's largest cultural event, transforming the town centre into a medieval market town.
Money
Denmark uses Danish Krone (DKK). Credit and debit cards are widely accepted. Budget accommodation starts from 200 kr for hostel dorms; mid-range hotels from 695-895 kr.
Transport
Horsens sits on Denmark's main north-south railway line. DSB Intercity trains reach Aarhus in 28 minutes and Copenhagen in 2.5-3 hours. Local buses cost 19 kr per trip or 115 kr for a ten-trip card.
Weather
Summers (June-August) are warmest for outdoor activities and beach visits. Winter brings an outdoor ice rink at Bygholm Park.