Herning

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Learn about Denmark’s history in museums and art galleries, see famous architecture and enjoy parks and nature activities.

Visit Herning, a charming town with nature reserves, renowned cultural attractions, unique museums and buildings designed by Jorn Utzon, the Sydney Opera House architect.

The small town of Herning was an important Middle Ages crossroad. Today, many people come to the MCH Messecenter Herning, one of Denmark’s largest conference centers.

Walk through the town center to view historic manors and history museums. Pass the iron-bound oak door to the Renaissance-style Arnborg Church to see a pulpit dating from 1653. Walk around the churchyard, learn of life on the moors and view the Rind Å river valley. 

Memories of the early industrial ages are alive in Herning. Walk through buildings from the 1800s at the Frilandsmuseum. See holograms, vintage photography equipment and photographs of Hans Christian Andersen at the Denmark Fotomuseum. Note the beautifully restored industrial buildings at Textilforum. Located in an old wool mill, the museum is a unique place to learn about the textile industry.

Perhaps one of the most impressive art collections and architecture museums in all of Denmark is the HEART Herning Museum of Contemporary Art. Tour the grounds and visit the former shirt factory ANGLI. View the millennium sculpture Elia, a giant sleek dome. See the striking geometric architecture at the school complex designed by Jorn Utzon. Walk opposite HEART to the Birk Centerpark to see the curious De Geometriske Haver (Geometrical Gardens) and the Skulturparken (Sculpture Park).

Relax in some of the many great parks and reserves in Herning. Discover nature at the Palsgaard Forest. Visit the 200-year-old manor house to learn about the history of the area. Sail in a canoe down the Storå from Herning to Holstebro or enjoy a family day at Jyllands Park Zoo.

Trains and buses operate regularly between Herning and Copenhagen. The closest airports are Karup (20-minute drive) and Billund (45-minute drive). Get around by cycling or use the bus, S-train, rental car or taxi.

Renowned cultural attractions and unique museums make Herning a great town to explore. 

DGI Huset Herning
DGI Huset Herning
3 out of 5
Kousgaards Plads, Herning
The price is P5,463 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
P5,463
P6,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Herning. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Nice hotel and friendly staff
"The hotel staff is very helpful, and the rooms are pretty good. Will for sure stay at DGI again."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024

DGI Huset Herning
Best Western Plus Hotel Eyde
Best Western Plus Hotel Eyde
4 out of 5
Torvet 1, Herning
The price is P6,232 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
P6,232
P7,791 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Herning. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent in all aspects"

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2024

Best Western Plus Hotel Eyde
Aiden By Best Western Herning
Aiden By Best Western Herning
3.5 out of 5
Godstrupvej 38, Herning
The price is P5,670 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
P5,670
P7,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Herning. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (320 reviews)
Fint hotel !
"Rigtig fint hotel. Værelserne er fine, godt bad. Der er træningsfaciliteter, arbejdslokalet og maden er ganske god."

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024

Aiden By Best Western Herning
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Herning City Apartments
Herning City Apartments
3 out of 5
Fonnesbechsgade 2, Herning
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Herning. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies. Popular attractions DGI Huset Herning and Herning Kirke are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (69 reviews)
"The apartment is located in the heart of Herning’s walking street, and only a few steps from anything you could need. It is cozy and was perfect for what I needed for the short week I was there. Looking forward to coming back soon!"

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023

Herning City Apartments
Schellerup Gård
Schellerup Gård
3 out of 5
5 Gunderupvej, Herning
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Herning. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Kollund Kirke and Rind Church are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Absolut i top
"En super modtagelse af Benjamin som viste og fortalte os.om deres absolut helt igennem fantastiske lille perle af et sted... Værelset var så gennemført hyggeligt og vores gå tur ved skov og sø super idylisk Det bliver helt klart et på gensyn herfra..."

Reviewed on May 26, 2024

Schellerup Gård
5 Person Holiday Home in Herning
5 Person Holiday Home in Herning
2 out of 5
Herning
Stay at this vacation home in Herning. Enjoy free parking and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Kolkaer Kirke and Soby Brunkulslejer are located ...
5 Person Holiday Home in Herning
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