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Den Gamle By, Aarhus
An open-air museum recreating Danish urban life from the 16th century to the 1970s with 75 historic buildings moved from across Denmark.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Central Jutland, Denmark · Europe
Hadsten is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Hinnerup, 21km from Den Gamle By, Aarhus.
Hadsten is a town located in Central Jutland, Denmark. With a population of 8,254, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Hadsten sits in Denmark, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hadsten to your route.
Hadsten (locally [ˈhæ(ð)ˌste̝ˀn]) is a railway town in central Denmark and, with a population of 8,551 (1 January 2026), the second largest town in Favrskov Municipality after Hinnerup, located in Region Midtjylland in Central Jutland. Until 1 January 2007 it was the site of the municipal council of the now formerRead more
Hadsten municipality. Other names for Hadsten are: Hadsten Stationsby.
Hadsten has many educational institutions, including a technical school, gymnasium (Secondary school), and folk high school. Hadsten is famous for having one of the largest model railways in Europe. Besides that, Hadsten has the shortest pedestrian street in Europe.
In Denmark, pronunciation of the town's name has often been the subject of confusion, as locals pronounce the name with a silent "d"; as "Ha'sten".
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Hadsten is located in Central Jutland, Denmark, Europe. The coordinates are 56.3282 latitude, 10.0493 longitude.
Hadsten has a population of approximately 8,254 people, making it a town in Denmark.
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museum
An open-air museum recreating Danish urban life from the 16th century to the 1970s with 75 historic buildings moved from across Denmark.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Denmark's biggest amusement park in Jutland with over 60 rides and attractions across themed areas.
34 km · about 40 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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