Horsens Attractions
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Jutland
The important industrial town of Horsens lies on the east coast of Jutland at the head of Horsens Fjord, to the north of Vejle and to the south of Århus.
History
As far as is known, the oldest privileges granted to the town go back to the year 1442. Many churches and monasteries were established but were used for other purposes after the Reformation. In the 16th C. landed gentry from the surrounding areas moved into the town and built houses there. After having suffered in the 17th C. from the effects of war, in the 18th C. Horsen enjoyed a trade revival, especially with Norway. A new port was constructed in 1850 and Horsen developed into an industrial town.
The explorer Vitus Bering (1680-1741), who gave his name to the Bering Strait between Alaska and Cape Deshnew in Asia, was born in Horsen, where Vitus Bering Park is named after him. The park has a commemorative plaque and is flanked by two cannons.
The important industrial town of Horsens lies on the east coast of Jutland at the head of Horsens Fjord, to the north of Vejle and to the south of Århus.
History
As far as is known, the oldest privileges granted to the town go back to the year 1442. Many churches and monasteries were established but were used for other purposes after the Reformation. In the 16th C. landed gentry from the surrounding areas moved into the town and built houses there. After having suffered in the 17th C. from the effects of war, in the 18th C. Horsen enjoyed a trade revival, especially with Norway. A new port was constructed in 1850 and Horsen developed into an industrial town.
The explorer Vitus Bering (1680-1741), who gave his name to the Bering Strait between Alaska and Cape Deshnew in Asia, was born in Horsen, where Vitus Bering Park is named after him. The park has a commemorative plaque and is flanked by two cannons.
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Lichtenbergs Palæ
The Lichtenbergs Palæ, which is today a hotel, is an old half timbered house, redone in Baroque style.
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