Welcome

The Coastal Land

Brædstrup

Tørring Horsens

Hedensted Odder

Saksild Tunø

Alrø

Hjarnø The East Jutland Archipelago

Juelsminde

Vejle Fjord

Endelave

Welcome to The Coastal Land

A charming little holiday destination in the heart of Denmark. Here, you're always standing on the edge to the next wonderful experience, and you just have to choose whether to go right or left. Then we’ll make sure, you have a lovely time.

Helle Berthold Rosenberg

Head of Tourism We live in a hilly landscape with high peaks, deep valleys, friendly beaches, lakes, fjords, and islands, shaped by the ice age and by the people who have since lived here. The area simply has natural facilities for what is good for your soul. Embark on a ferry, sail towards an island and feel your heart rate slow down immediately. Here, it is enough to just look at stars and rabbits and have fun. We call it The East Jutland Archipelago. And if you haven't explored it yet, then it is high time. Are you in the mood for a more maritime holiday atmosphere? Wherever you are in The Coastal Land, there is (almost) always a charming harbour town nearby. Next to the coast, of course, is also the land. Set out on the adventurous stream of the river Gudenå or hop on a bike and fight for the mountain jersey. Stop at one of the many farm shops or roadside food stalls and fill your lunch basket with local items before you move on to the next hidden treasure.

If you have come to fill up on cultural impressions and gastronomic experiences, all you must do is look towards the cities and towns of The Coastal Land. They offer art, entrepreneurship, soul, great food, music, green oases, and a rich cultural life. Always, in their very own way. In short: We take you to the land of views, the land of hiking, the land of culture, the land of treasure hunting, the eat-an-ice-cream-everyday-land, the coastal land, and the everything-in-between-land.

The coast is clear - and you set the course.

Content

About The Coastal Land

2 Welcome 6 Fun facts 8 Explore The Coastal Land

Family favourites

12 Family-friendly beaches 14 In open air 18 In search of the treasure 20 Miniature golf 24 Playgrounds 27 If it rains 28 Aqua Forum

Discover history

32 The Prison 34 Museums rich with history 36 Machines that changed Denmark 38 Historical buildings

The East Jutland Archipelago

42 Map of the islands 44 Endelave 47 Tunø 49 Bicycle-ferry across Horsens Fjord 51 Hjarnø 53 Alrø

Explore nature

56 Scenic summits 59 Between hills and valleys 60 The Uncovered Bridge 64 Canoeing the river Gudenå 67 Brædstrup 68 Vejle Fjord 70 Parks and gardens

Outdoor

74 Horsens Fjord 78 Hiking 80 Biking 83 Golf 84 Watersports 86 Fishing

Art, culture and events

90 Galleries and open workshops 92 Horsens Art Museum 94 Events and festivals 97 Experience Horsens live 98 A day at the stands

Cosy urban spaces and shopping

102 Horsens 106 Juelsminde 110 Charming harbour towns 112 Odder

Culinary experiences

120 Food Map 122 Roadside stalls and farm shops 126 Danish cuisine 128 Extraordinary gastronomy

Accommodation

132 Hotel Vejlefjord 134 Exceptional accommodation 137 Year-round holiday homes 139 Camping

Tour suggestions and index

140 For the young (at heart) 141 For the history buffs 142 For the outdoorsy ones 143 For the culture vultures 148 Index 154 Practical information