Horsens Fjord – home of the new Fjordmino Route

There are lots of experiences around Horsens Fjord.

Dennis Plougmann

Get ready for the new Fjordmino Route in Denmark

Escape to the Danish countryside and take a two-wheel tour of the Fjordmino, a new cycling and hiking route, which will officially open in the coming years.

The new 52km circular hiking or cycling route around Horsens Fjord goes through forests, fields and villages, as well as along beaches. Circling back to the charming town of Horsens. For details of the route see this map.

Guide to great experiences around the fjord

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

Dennis Plougmann

Take a cooooosy hike around the fjord

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Fjordmino - the Horsens Fjord trail

One of Denmark’s most beautiful fjords offers inviting varied nature, great experiences and good conditions for hikers. This waymarked hiking route takes you all the way around Horsens Fjord with a little help from a couple of ferries and islands. Put on your hiking boots and explore islan...

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Around the inlet - experience Horsens Fjord by bike

Enjoy a scenic bicycle experience on the coastEmbark on this 52-kilometre-long bicycle tour through varied landscape. On a bike ride around the fjord, you will encounter forest, beach, waving fields, idyllic villages, cosy marinas, beautiful vista points, charming islands and the city of...

Photo: Joshua Ness

Sail around the inlet Horsens Fjord by kayak

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...

Nature experiences

Stay active in the beautiful nature around Horsens Fjord or go island hopping to one of the beautiful gems of the East Jutland archipelago.

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Trustrup Hills

Just south from the village of Trustrup lies "Udsigtshøjene" - the hills with a view. Signposts point the way to a small parking area.On a clear day you can from this height get a lovely view of the ...

Dysbjerg sandhill

Near the village of Bisholt, you find the hill Dysbjerg – close to to Horsens Fjord. Dysbjerg is an overgrown sandhill and a striking feature in the flat landscape around Glud. For centuries, the lush...

Stensballe Forest and "Mountains"

The area around Stensballe at the east end of Horsens offers many nature experiences.Several forests, hills and paths mark the nature by Stensballe and Horsens Fjord and make a great excursion for t...

Alrø

The Island was ispiration for the Danish writer Morten Korch and has an abundance of rare birds. Reach the island by car over a 1 km long dam and explore which legend says got its name in the viking t...

Hjarnø

Hjarnø Island is located by the mouth of Horsens Fjord, close to the charming harbour Snaptun. You can access the island via the ferry “Hjarnø”, which 25 times a day sails the 5 minute trip. Reservati...

Husodde Beach

Are you looking to find a great bathing spot? The lovely Husodde Beach is an obvious choice, then. Top notch facilities, wonderful nature, an ice cream shop and miniature golf nearby makes this spot a...

The Planet Path (Planetstien)

Hop on the bike or enjoy a walk on The Planet Path in the scenic area along Horsens Fjord and experience the solar system unfold on the 3 kilometres from Høegh Guldbergs Gade to The Fishing House near...

Klokkedal

There are several natural resorts in the area of Boller and Bjerrelide that are worth visiting. Here there are numerous forests and hills in the characteristic landscape in the southeastern edge of Ho...

Langelinie City Beach

Langelinie is beautifully located at Horsens Fjord near the centre of Horsens.Enjoy the summer atmosphere or take part in the many activities. Langelinie is the place where people get together when th...

Heart-path in Stensballe - 5,4/8,4 km

The tour offers a beautiful scenery with large green areas, nature trail, lake view, fjord and some residential streets.Short walk: 5.4 km. Long walk: 8.4 km.Start and end point: Husodde Strand Ca...

The Creative Garden (Den Kreative Have)

In the idyllic village of Haldrup you find this Japanese-inspired open garden with streams, lakes, cosy seating areas and a vast number of topiaries. Enjoy the sight of the tame Koi carps and visit th...

The island Vorsø

The island Vorsø is a reservation protected by the Danish Department of the Environment. Originally, the island was purchased by the zoologist Herluf Winge, who wanted to create a sanctuary for flora ...

Brigsted Campsite

Shelter near BrigstedLarge shelter area close to Horsens Fjord by the ford leading to the reservation Vorsø. About 1.6 kilometres from the official Danish bicycling route no. 5. The area is located ne...

Sondrup Beach

Sondrup Beach is located at Horsens Fjord, surrounded by beautiful nature. At the beach you have an excellent view of the island of Alrø right across the water from Sondrup. The beach does not have ma...

Sondrup Hills

Experience the unusually scenic and varied landscape at Sondrup Plantation on the north side of Horsens Fjord. The hilly and wooded terrain invites to walks in the deep, peaceful nature.

Surfing and kayaking

Horsens Fjord is a beautiful area for water sports like kayaking and surfing. On the island of Alrø, the conditions are especially good for kite and windsurfing.
There are several ways of staying overnight in shelters and at campsites on the shores of the fjord.

Et par sidder og nyder udsigten over Horsens Fjord

Dennis Plougmann

Poul G. Bendixen

The Planet Path

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.

Boller Castle

Karin Mehl Pedersen

The Planet Path

Activities near the fjord

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Glud Museum

Discover 350 years of village history at the open-air museum in the village of Glud. Visit Denmark’s oldest dated farmhouse, take part in fun family activities, experience working workshops or see the...

Horsens Marina

At the end of beautiful Horsens Fjord and a short stroll to the city centre lies Horsens Marina. Here, you’ll find one of Horsens’ most charming green areas with lively maritime surroundings and plent...

Hartmann

Shopping in Horsens

If you enjoy shopping, then come to Horsens!Søndergade, Denmark’s widest pedestrianised street, invites you to a shopping experience of scale. In the city centre alone, you find more than 150 shops where you can shop to your heart’s delight.With that many places to shop, you only have one problem. Where to start?

Miniature golf and ice cream at Horsens City Camping

If you like a little friendly competition with your family and friends, why not try a game of mini golf at Husodde Strand Camping?The mini golf course has 12 holes where you can challenge each other...

Restaurant Pynten

Restaurant Pynten is located in scenic surroundings at Horsens Marina. Pynten serves delicious Danish dishes in the cosy historic restaurant with a view over Horsens Fjord. If you wish to enjoy a wond...

Restaurant Dollys

Come in for delicious Danish food made from scratch in historic surroundings at the harbour in Horsens. Try their famed signature dish, roast pork, or one of the many other dishes from the tempting me...

The Industrial Museum (Industrimuseet)

The amazing story about how the industrialization shaped our society and the way we live. It is for everyone and you can experience all of life’s stages. You have stepped back in time and now it is ea...

Ring Lake

Lars Juul

Beaches and bathing lakes

Sun, summer and beach weather. Does it get any better? Denmark is not renowned for having beach weather all year round, but if the weather gods favour us, then going to the beach and splashing in the blue waves is really something special.

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Recreational fishing in Horsens

Where do you want to fish? In a lake, a stream, on the coast or on the sea? Everything in fishing is possible when you are in Horsens. Within a short distance, you can fish in Horsens Fjord, Kattegat, Gudenåen as well as several large lakes.

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Borrow a bicycle for free in Horsens

When cycling, you can combine great experiences with exercise and fresh air. In Horsens, it is easy for anyone to go on a ride on a two-wheeler. You can borrow a bicycle for free at the city’s attractions and places providing overnight accommodation.

Par vandrer på Sukkertoppen ved solnedgang

The Sugar Loaf

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Walks and hiking routes in Horsens

Horsens is also beautiful nature – all the way from east to west. Lace up your boots and enjoy nature at your own pace on one of our many hiking routes.

Coastal fishing

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).