Relax in Hørning, a pleasant town with great shopping and nature on your doorstep. Nearby are Aarhus, European Culture Capital 2017, and the hills of Søhøjlandet.
If you are planning a trip to Hørning, you have a quiet and relaxing stay in companionable surroundings to look forward to. Hørning town square offers lots of shopping and relaxation in cafés, whilst anyone interested in history will love a visit to one of the oldest rural churches in Denmark, the lovely Hørning Kirke, dating from the 12th century. If a bit more action is required, visit the Hørning Naturpark, featuring shelters and camp fire facilities. If you are in need of a meal, the friendly Hørning Kro – a former royal privilege inn – is on hand, serving classic dishes in modern, airy premises.
A holiday or weekend break in Hørning is not just about activities in a charming town. To get out into the countryside, you can try the nearby Stilling Solbjerg lake, with a 12-mile circumference and perfect for a lazy bike ride or walk, with bathing permitted at the western end.
Hørning is not just a charming provincial town, its location in the area of outstanding beauty known as Søhøjlandet is a massive plus. If you holiday here, you are close to lots of major attractions, and many tourists choose this as a base for exploring the exciting city of Aarhus.
Hørning also gives easy access to the shopping towns of Silkeborg and Skanderborg, not to mention the scenery of Søhøjlandet. Enjoy the view from the top of Himmelbjerget, go canoeing or fishing on the Gudenå river, or sail on the Silkeborg lakes on the world’s oldest working paddle steamer, Hjejlen.
Families can come to Hørning in confidence to enjoy the relaxing surroundings between sightseeing and adventures in the surrounding region. The wonderful beaches of Aarhus bay or the many attractions of Aarhus itself and surrounding areas are all close at hand. Visit Tivoli Friheden or the AQUA Akvarium & Dyrepark in Silkeborg for instance.
A trip to Hørning is simply the perfect base for all that mid-Jutland has to offer. Because Aarhus is only 10 minutes’ drive away, it's even possible to take a city break in Hørning!
