It is a city that is alive with sports. In addition to the football team FC Midtylland, it also boasts the ice hockey team Herning Blue Fox, which has won dozens of championships. Herning is also famous for professional cycling and for having hosted top sporting events involving handball, gymnastics and more. Historically, it is considered a city that was a landmark for Denmark in terms of trade, textiles and agricultural provision.
Currency: Danish Krone
Calling Code: +45
Nearest airports from city center: Karup Airport (25km), Billund Airport (58km), Aarhus Airport (125km), Aalborg Airport (127km), Copenhagen Airport (309km),
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** HERNINGSHOLM MUSEUM (Herregårdsparken 1, 7400 Herning)
It is housed in the oldest building in the city dating back to 1579. It played an important role in the textile industry.
***SOBY BRUNKULSMUSEUM (Brunkulsvej 29, 7400 Herning)
It was opened in 1977 and presents the working life of workers in the period 1940-1970.
*** FREDENS KIRKE (Sjællandsgade 34, 7400 Herning)
It is worth visiting the Lutheran church consecrated in 1963. Its wings are directed towards the center of the city, so that it calls all the inhabitants to the way of God.
*** DE GEOMETRISKE HAVER (7400 Herning)
These are gardens that are very simply designed with a simplicity of geometric rules. It is one of the most important attractions of the city.
*** GJELLERUP KIRKE (Kirkebyvej 15, 7400 Herning)
The Lutheran church is dedicated to the Roman martyr Sct. Laurentius and was founded in 1140 BC.
*** TEKSTIL MUSEET (Vestergade 20, 7400 Herning)
It is a museum where visitors will see the development of the textile industry in the region.
*** FRILANDS MUSEET (Museumsgade 32, 7400 Herning)
It is worth visiting the place that will take you back about 2 centuries. See the country way of life in the 1800s.
*** KLOSTERLUND MUSEUM (Administrationen, Vestergade 20, 7400 Herning)
It is on a farm and contains finds from the Klosterlund culture dating back thousands of years BC! There is an exhibit on the peat industry.
*** LOVBAKKE NATURCENTER (Løvbakkevej 32, 7400 Herning)
Tour a unique place in the city with a lot of greenery, with a wonderful hut, path and fitness track.
*** LEGOLAND (Nordmarksvej 9, 7190 Billund)
Well worth the road trip from Herning which is about 45 minutes away. The park is located next to the original Lego factory.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** Fuglsang Lake is a spot worth visiting.
*** Jyllands Park Zoo is a place you will love.
*** Ørre Kirke, Rind Kirke and Gødstrup Hospitalskirke are three churches that deserve your attention.
*** Carl-Henning Pedersen & Else Alfelts Museum is a museum we would recommend you to see.
FOOD AND DRINK
Herning cuisine is delicious with many gourmet recipes. Be sure to try the smørrebrød which is an open rye bread sandwich topped with a variety of toppings and served with herring, salmon, shellfish, eggs, raw beef and more. You can eat the special Danish hot dog, but also the traditional Æbleflæsk, smushi, kartofler, stegt flæsk med persillesovs, frikadeller, flæskesteg and karbonader. Of course you can find other cuisines to taste from the Mediterranean, Asia, Africa, USA and Latin America. It goes without saying that you should accompany your food with a nice glass of wine or one of the local beers.
WHERE TO STAY
You can find several hotel or accommodation options for all budgets, both in the city center and a little outside the center.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** Bowling enthusiasts can find places to have fun. For example, Herning Bowlinghal A/S.
*** Herning Centret is an ideal place for your shopping.
*** Dalgashus is yet another place where you can find everything for shopping.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot, by bike or by bus.
CITIES NEAR HERNING
Major cities close to Herning are Silkeborg (39km), Viborg (48km), Billund (61km), Aarhus (86km), Esbjerg (100km), Randers (114km), Copenhagen (309km)
