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Herning is a municipality on the Jutland peninsula in western Denmark. Approximately 83,000 people live in the city which - among other things - is known from its interesting mixture of culture, education and industry. Herning is also known for its entrepreneurial and innovative spirit and Herning is especially playing an important role in the textile industry. JBS, Egetæpper and Brandtex, among others, are famous Danish textile companies and were all started in the Herning area. Herning offers a wide range of activities which can please even the most choosy student. There are many cafés, a busy nightlife etc. The many speciality shops and the cafe milieu along the pedestrian high streets Østergade/Bredgade also have an addition in the city centre Dalgashus. There are many different sports associations and clubs which offer a variety of activities. In Herning you will find Scandinavia's largest trade fair and exhibition centre covering and indoor area of 100,000 m². Besides a great number of trade fairs and exhibitions. Exhibition Centre Herning also arranges cultural events such as concerts. The Herning area is characterized by the innovative environments which geographically are closely related to AU-IBT. In short, Herning is a city in rapid progress. In recent years, the city square has been made the natural and cosy centre for city life in Herning. Almost every weekend some kind of event is taking place and in the winter an outdoor skating rink is an integrated part of the many other activities taking place in the city centre. Several places in and around Herning (artificial) beaches are being established to compensate for Herning's geographical location. So if you are more interested in water sports and beach activities Herning with is many artificial lakes can also satisfy people with a love for water. ACCOMMODATION DANHOSTEL Herning Vandrerhjem (Herning Youth Hostel) lies in the northern outskirts of the town. The youth hostel is centrally located with an reasonable distance to Legoland, Løveparken in Givskud, Tivoli Friheden and Den Gamle By (the Old Town) in Århus. For more information please visit Herning tourist information page. Hakes partner institutions in Herning: |
