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”We hope to see you in Herning – and not just once, but many times. Because we believe in the value of lasting relationships.”
WELCOME TO HERNING – WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU! In Herning, we love receiving guests, and we make an extra effort when we have visitors. We make our city available to you, so that together we can create the very best event or meeting for your guests.
Herning represents the best of Scandinavia. A former agricultural society paved the way for large industrial ventures, which means that today’s Herning is an area where production, innovation and culture are in the spotlight. Nowadays, Northern European traders meet here at professional fairs and exhibitions. What’s more, Herning has become a centre for experiences, international championships and concerts. Herning means progress. Together we have created a place for trade, cooperation and development. We believe that our city is the right location for
your next event, because we have developed world-class facilities and services that will all be completely at your disposal. We would very much like to meet you and start our collaboration. We hope to see you in Herning – and not just once, but many times. Because we believe in the value of lasting relationships. In knowing each other, we create better experiences, products and trades. This is why our guests are, and will forever remain, a part of Herning.
FA C I L I T I E S Herning houses the largest fair and exhibition centre in Scandinavia consisting of MCH Herning Kongrescenter, MCH Messecenter Herning, MCH Arena and Jyske Bank Boxen. With these four different locations, MCH can set the scene for almost anything, whether you have two or 15,000 guests. The site with the biggest capacity is MCH Messecenter Herning in Vardevej. There are 15 halls with a total of 110,000 square feet under closed roof, and 400,000 square feet out in the open. The halls range from 2,000 to 14,000 square feet and are used for large trade fairs, conferences, meetings, parties, events, and much more. With 10,000 free parking spaces right outside, it doesn’t get any more convenient than this. MCH Messecenter Herning has its own kitchen and several restaurants and bistros, as well as meeting and conference facilities. It is located just 4 kilometres from the centre of Herning.
MCH Herning Congress Centre frames the ideal place for your meeting. This flexible meeting, conference and culture centre situated in the centre of Herning hosts a wide range of events every year. The building not only hosts the many new and returning congresses and annual meetings, but it is also the home of a self-produced musical and a series of small cultural events all year round. Every year, more than 150,000 guests visit MCH Herning Kongrescenter. MCH Herning Congress Centre has several large halls and its own restaurant. The theatre hall seats 1,029 people whereas the concert hall has room for 2,400 guests. It is also possible to use the congress centre’s many smaller meeting rooms and exhibition facilities. MCH Herning Congress Centre is located in the centre of Herning, 350 metres from the train and bus station, meaning there are more than 500 hotel rooms in a 1km radius. The hotel “DGI Huset” is also conveniently connected to the congress centre, so your participants won’t have to face the Nordic weather.
Jyske Bank Boxen is the first multi flexible arena of its kind in Denmark. Every year, the multi arena, which seats 15,000 people, hosts several large concerts, TV shows and sports’ championships. Jyske Bank Boxen is also equipped with several VIP facilities, like balconies and various restaurants. 2018 saw the opening of the new arrival hall for Jyske Bank Boxen. Apart from various audience facilities, the arrival hall also has a restaurant on the first floor. Use the arrival hall to set the mood right away for your event! You can exhibit your new product here or you can use it to show off a theme based on your event. Jyske Bank Boxen is not just a multi arena by name, it is also multi-faceted in real life where the setting for anything from an ice hockey match to a swimming championship or a world congress is created.
In addition to a very modern congress centre, Herning also offers Denmark´s first multi area as well as a unique setting at the city´s large stadium. Do you want a unique venue for your meeting? Then MCH Arena might be a good option. MCH Arena is the permanent home ground of the local football team of the major league, FC Midtjylland. MCH Arena also hosts various parties and business events and has a sponsor lounge with room for 1.400 guests. The very modern football stadium has restaurants, meeting rooms and VIP facilities that will definitely give that extra dimension to your meeting.
HERNING IS THE CENTRE OF EXPERIENCES! Multiple events, concerts, meetings and fairs take place every year in Herning. Here is just a selection of some of the events which Herning has hosted over the last four years:
SPORT IHF MEN’S WORLD HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIP (2019) IIHF ICE HOCKEY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (2018) E U R O P E A N H A L F - D I S TA N C E T R I AT H L O N C H A M P I O N S H I P ( 2 0 1 7 ) EUROPEAN ROAD CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS (2017) IHF WOMEN’S WORLD HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIP (2015) WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR ICELANDIC HORSES (2015) EUROPEAN TEAM SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIP (2015)
CONCERTS (CHOSEN ONES)
2 0 1 8 : R O G E R W AT E R S , M E TA L L I C A , R U N R I G , Q U E E N 2 0 1 7 : A R I A N A G R A N D E , J O H N M AY E R , E D S H E E R A N 2 0 1 6 : P A U L M C C A R T N E Y, I R O N M A I D E N , A D E L E 2 0 1 5 : M A D O N N A , T A K E T H A T, K A T I E P E R R Y
FA I R S F O R M L A N D , H I T E C H N O L O G Y A N D I N D U S T R I A L FA I R , E O T – E L E C T R O N I C S O F T O M O R R O W, F O O D E X P O , A G R O M E K , F O O D T E C H , T R A NS P O R T, O U T L E T- M E S S E N ( O U T L E T FA I R ) , L O P P E & S T U M P E M A R K E D ( F L E A M A R K E T ) , F E R I E F O R A L L E ( D A N I S H T R AV E L S H O W ) , H E S T & RY T T E R (HORSE AND RIDER), ARTHERNING, E&H CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING
BUSINESS EVENTS FOR, AMONG OTHERS, V E S TA S , S I E M E N S , R E M A 1 0 0 0 , BESTSELLER, JYSKE BANK AND MANY MORE.
WE GET TOGETHER IN HERNING Over the course of many years, thriving business people have all put their mark on Herning and the rest of the Central Jutland region. The city is characterised by the creativity and ambitions that drive the citizens and companies in the city.
In the neighbourhood of Birk, you can find a very special centre for architecture, art, business and education. Side by side, you can find modern art museums, Utzon buildings, unique sculptures by Ingvar Cronhammar, Aarhus University Herning and the business park Innovatorium.
Or how about taking your meeting out into nature and having an extraordinary experience? Either in the outdoor art museum “Skovsnogen”, where the works of art are integrated in the forest, or in the fantastic and idyllic surroundings of the stream Skjern Å, which also offers absolutely world-class angling.
The area also has many possibilities for hosting different meetings and creative activities.
Whatever your needs, in Herning we have the solutions…
And regardless of what you are looking for, you can be sure Herning has it! The city’s many hotels have meeting facilities and professional settings, so we can always meet your needs.
HERNING’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS IN NUMBERS
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Years of experience organising professional fairs and events for anyone, from farmers to engineers, fashion designers to tourists. 65 years of building up knowledge on how to create the best setting for making deals and creating new relationships.
Square feet of exhibition halls under the same roof. Since its beginnings in 1963, MCH Messecenter Herning has grown to be one of Northern Europe’s largest gathering places.
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Multi arena that sets the standard for concerts and championships in Denmark.
Minutes to Billund international airport with flights to more than 90 destinations.
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Litres of gravy are served every year at parties, sporting events and many others.
Annual guest in Herning is proof of the hospitality of Herning and the ability to attract and service guests from around the world.
0 Worries and stress about organising your event. As a city, we have accrued significant experience of hosting small and large events for all kinds of people (and actually also a fair share of animals). We promise that we will do our very best to make you feel truly welcome.
VISITHERNING – Y O U R G AT E W AY T O E V E RY T H I N G I N H E R N I N G We know this city like the back of our hand, and we would love to show it to you.
As the destination’s marketing and management agency, we can help you with every aspect of your event. We know this destination, and we can be your gateway to the entire city whether you need help with communication, accommodation or an internship in connection with your event. See an overview of all of our services on www.visitherning.com/meetings We also have a number of meeting consultants who are certified in the Danish meeting concept ”Meetovation”. Meetovation is for people who want to get more out of getting together. Based on the purpose of your meeting, we guide you in matters of local inspiration, participant involvement, responsibility, creative setups and ROMI – Return On Meeting Investment. We are also happy to offer you advice on how to make use of the city’s many events and venues. Contact VisitHerning and be inspired and guided to great experiences in the region of Central Jutland.
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