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The Wave (Bølgen), Vejle
An undulating five-tower residential building on Vejle Fjord, one of Denmark's most striking pieces of contemporary architecture.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Central Jutland, Denmark · Europe
Horsens is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Hatting, 29km from Jelling Stones & Viking Monuments.
Horsens is a town located in Central Jutland, Denmark. With a population of 61,074, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Horsens 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 Horsens to your route.
Horsens (Danish pronunciation: [ˈhɒːsn̩s]) is a city on the southeast coast of the Jutland peninsula. It is the seat of the Horsens municipality. The city's population is 65,037 (1 January 2026) and the municipality's population is 98,806 (as of 1 January 2026), making it the 6th largest city in Denmark.
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best known for its culture and entertainment events. Horsens New Theatre is a cultural centre which holds over 200 events annually. It has managed to draw major names such as Madonna, One Direction, Paul McCartney and The Rolling Stones.
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Horsens is located in Central Jutland, Denmark, Europe. The coordinates are 55.8607 latitude, 9.8503 longitude.
Horsens has a population of approximately 61,074 people, making it a town in Denmark.
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An undulating five-tower residential building on Vejle Fjord, one of Denmark's most striking pieces of contemporary architecture.
26 km · about 30 min drive
ancient ruins
Denmark's 'birth certificate': UNESCO-listed runic stones raised by Viking kings Gorm and Harald Bluetooth alongside massive burial mounds.
29 km · about 35 min drive
museum
An open-air museum recreating Danish urban life from the 16th century to the 1970s with 75 historic buildings moved from across Denmark.
39 km · about 45 min drive
bridge
The elegant 1935 steel truss bridge linking Jutland and Funen at Middelfart. Now a quiet scenic crossing beside its motorway successor, with bridge-walking tours on its upper girders.
39 km · about 45 min drive
bridge
Suspension bridge carrying the E20 motorway between Jutland and Funen, opened in 1970 alongside the older 1935 crossing.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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The original Legoland theme park with over 65 million Lego bricks creating miniature landmarks, rides, and attractions in LEGO's hometown.
47 km · about 55 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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