Horsens

Horsens (Danish pronunciation: [ˈhɒːsn̩s]) is a city on the east coast of the Jutland region of Denmark. It is the seat of the Horsens municipality. The city's population is 63,162 (1 January 2023) and the municipality's population is 96,480 (as of 1 January 2023), making it the 7th largest city in Denmark.

Horsens
Street in the old town
Horsens
Location in Denmark
Horsens
Horsens (Denmark Central Denmark Region)
Coordinates: 55°51′30″N 09°51′00″E
Country Denmark
RegionMid Jutland (Midtjylland)
MunicipalityHorsens
Founded12th century
Area
  Urban
29.6 km2 (11.4 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2023)
  Urban
63,162
  Urban density2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi)
  Gender
31,704 males and 31,458 females
DemonymHorsensianer
Postal code
DK-8700 Horsens
Area code(+45) 7
Websitewww.horsens.dk

Horsens is best known for its culture and entertainment events. Horsens New Theatre is a cultural centre which holds over 200 events annually. It has managed to draw major names such as Madonna, One Direction, Paul McCartney and The Rolling Stones.

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