Experiences in Herning 2024

What can you experience in Herning?

See our list of recommended activities and attractions to visit below, or click on the map for a visual overview.

Events in Herning

MCH - Herning Messecenter

There is always a lot of exciting things going on in Herning Messecenter (MCH) and Jyske Bank Boxen.

Get an overview of upcoming events and experiences and buy tickets via the button below.

Nature experience

Heart - Herning Museum of Contemporary Art

The Herning Museum of Contemporary Art arose in the borderland between art and industry and was brought forward by the nationally renowned shirt manufacturer Aage Damgaard, who created the foundation for the museum's collection.

Main attraction for children

Playgrounds in Herning

Løvbakkerne, Søndre Anlæg, Svanholm Lake and Præstbjerg are just a small handful of playgrounds in Herning.

Nature experience

Stand on top of Himmelbjerget

Himmelbjerget is one of Denmark's highest points and offers a fantastic view of the Søhøjlandet. You can sail with the paddle steamer Hjejlen, which is one of the world's oldest paddle steamers, to the foot of Himmelbjerget - and then walk the last kilometers up to the top. Get a guide to Himmelbjerget below.

Nature experiences and guided tours

Hiking trails in the Central Jutland nature

Central Jutland offers a wealth of versatile hiking routes in the Central Jutland nature - you can experience both the lush and hilly landscape and the Jutland heath, which is very characteristic of the area.

We have digitized many of them, so that you can always see where you are on the routes, and at the same time get stories about experiences along the way.

Recycling

Go hunting for flea finds in the city's thrift stores

Løvbakkerne, Søndre Anlæg, Svanholm Lake and Præstbjerg are just a small handful of playgrounds in Herning.

Troll hunting in nature

Find Strong Storm

Did you know that one of the rather popular trolls by Thomas Dambo is hiding in Silkeborg? Explore the area by Ørnsø, and see if you are lucky enough to meet Stærke Storm on your way - at least he is not moving just yet.

Main attraction for children

Herningsholm Museum

Herningsholm Museum is located in Herning's oldest building from 1579. Here, life on the heath is told - and about the stories it has inspired, and the role it has played for the textile industry, which later came to characterize the area.

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