We promise you that, around Horsens Fjord, you can find experiences that appeal to most people. Horsens Fjord is synonymous with sailing, cycling holidays, nature, fresh air and much more. Actually, the hardest part is choosing between them. The journey around Horsens Fjord is approx. 52km
Soft sand, sun and saltwater and a range of alluring temptations in the city.
The centre of Horsens is right on the fjord, only a few hundred metres from a lovely marina.
In the summer season, you can even cross the fjord on the small bicycle ferry.
We suggest the following experiences, in the area around Horsens Fjord, which you must not miss.
Horsens Fjord is one of the most beautiful inlets in Denmark, surrounded by spectacular and diverse nature. On a bike trip around the inlet, you will be riding past beaches and fields, and passing through forests, charming villages, islands and of course the town of Horsens with all its po...
Horsens Fjord is one of Denmark's most beautiful inlets with ideal conditions for sailing kayaks. You will experience diverse nature with forest, fields and islands as well as urban life at the harbour in Horsens. While sailing you might be lucky to spot harbour porpoises and seals, but we...
Stay active in the beautiful nature around Horsens Fjord or go island hopping to one of the beautiful gems of the East Jutland archipelago.
Take a stroll through the solar system along The Planet Path. Horsens Astronomical Association has built a 3 km long path from Høegh Guldbergs Gade in Horsens to Fiskerhuset near Boller Manor which illustrates the solar system scaled to 1: 1498 million. From the path, there are fantastic views of Horsens Fjord.
In several areas of Horsens Fjord, you can catch sea trout and rainbow trout and, in the summer months, also needlefish and mullet. And, in Horsens Harbour, you can catch herring and flatfish, amongst others.
On the northern shore and in the innermost part of the fjord, the waters are so shallow that waders are necessary. Tread with caution as the conditions on the bottom and the current may be dangerous in several areas.
Also, keep in mind the current conservation areas (see the map).
If you are between 18 and 65 years old, you must have a valid state-issued fishing licence which you can buy at Fisketegn.dk, at Horsens City Camping or at Effektlageret which also has a wide range of fishing gear.
