Lau Tune Møller Sculpture, Herning
A quietly placed contemporary artwork on Herning’s main street, weaving modern sculpture into the everyday rhythm of historic Bredgade.
Set in a historic building on Bredgade in central Herning, the Lau Tune Møller sculpture is a small but intriguing contemporary artwork tucked into the city streetscape. This discreet piece offers a quiet encounter with Danish modern art away from the main museums, inviting you to pause, look closer and reflect on how art slips into everyday urban life. Ideal as a short cultural stop while exploring Herning’s compact center.
A brief summary to Lau Tune Møller
- Bredgade 40, 2th, Herning, 7400, DK
- Duration: 0.25 to 0.5 hours
- Free
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Outdoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
Local tips
- Combine this stop with a broader public‑art stroll through central Herning, including nearby parks and cultural buildings.
- Visit in daylight for the best view of the sculpture’s form and how changing light plays across its surfaces.
- Bring a camera or sketchbook if you enjoy capturing small architectural and sculptural details during city walks.
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Getting There
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Walking from Herning Station
From Herning Station, the walk to Bredgade 40 in the city center typically takes about 10–15 minutes at an easy pace. The route follows level, paved sidewalks through commercial streets and is suitable for most mobility levels, including strollers and wheelchairs. As this is a central urban area, be prepared for occasional crowding during weekday business hours and Saturday shopping times.
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Local bus within Herning
Several local bus lines in Herning run between residential districts and the central area around Bredgade, with journey times usually in the 5–15 minute range depending on your starting point. A single adult ticket within the city typically costs about 20–30 DKK when bought from machines or via local ticket apps. Buses are generally low‑floor and accessible, but frequency can be reduced in evenings and on weekends, so checking current timetables before travel is recommended.
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Taxi from Herning Station
Taxis are available outside Herning Station and provide a quick transfer to Bredgade 40 in roughly 5–10 minutes, depending on traffic. For such a short inner‑city ride, expect a fare in the region of 80–140 DKK, with higher prices in late evenings, at night and on public holidays. Most taxis accept major cards and mobile payments, and this option is convenient if you have luggage or limited mobility.
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Discover more about Lau Tune Møller
A discreet artwork in central Herning
In the heart of Herning, along the busy spine of Bredgade, the Lau Tune Møller sculpture hides in plain sight. Housed in or directly beside a traditional town building, it does not announce itself with a grand plaza or sweeping façade. Instead, you discover it almost by accident, as part of the street’s rhythm of shops, offices and everyday comings and goings. This quiet presence is part of its charm. Herning is known for its strong link to contemporary art and sculpture, and pieces like this extend that story beyond parks and museums into the daily fabric of the city. Here, art is not a separate destination but something you stumble across between errands, coffee stops and meetings.Contemporary lines in a historic setting
The building at Bredgade 40 carries the character of a typical Danish provincial main street: modestly scaled, with clean lines and restrained ornament. Against this backdrop, the Lau Tune Møller work introduces a contrasting, contemporary note. Whether you encounter it as a free‑standing form or as an integrated element by the entrance, the sculpture’s geometry, surface and proportions stand out against brick, plaster and windows. This juxtaposition between old and new is subtle rather than dramatic. You notice how the artwork plays with light during the day, how its surfaces shift with passing clouds, and how its shape echoes or contradicts the architectural lines around it. The piece feels purposefully placed to encourage a double take, drawing your eyes from the artwork back to the street and building, and then again to the artwork.A brief but thoughtful stop on an art walk
Most visitors will spend only a short time here, often as part of a wider exploration of Herning’s public art, from larger sculptures in parks to installations near cultural venues. The Lau Tune Møller site works as a punctuation mark on such a walk: a small pause to consider how even a single artwork can change the mood of a corner or doorway. Because this is not a museum with exhibitions and facilities, the experience is straightforward. You arrive, locate the piece, step closer to examine details such as surface texture, angles and joins, and perhaps walk around it to see how it interacts with the street from different vantage points. A few photographs or sketches, a moment of quiet observation, and you are ready to move on.Art woven into everyday city life
What lingers from a visit is less the scale of the work and more the idea behind its placement. It illustrates how Herning’s art scene extends beyond formal institutions into offices, façades and small corners of the urban environment. Locals may pass it many times a week, gradually absorbing it into their mental map of the neighborhood, while visitors glimpse a city that treats art as part of daily life rather than an occasional special event. If you are interested in how contemporary pieces coexist with lived‑in streets, the Lau Tune Møller location offers a compact, real‑world example. By paying attention to this one work, you may find yourself noticing other artistic details nearby—signage, reliefs, small plaques or additional sculptures that form a quiet network across central Herning.Planning your stop at Bredgade 40
As a small urban artwork, there are no ticket lines, set visiting times or on‑site staff to consider. The address is easy to integrate into a wider day in Herning, whether you are exploring cultural attractions, shopping or meeting friends in the center. The surrounding streets are generally level and paved, making the area accessible for most visitors. Given the compact nature of the site, you will not need long, but allowing a little extra time lets you observe the changing light, the flow of pedestrians and cyclists, and how the work fits into that everyday choreography. Visiting during business hours usually means more activity around you, while early mornings or late afternoons can feel calmer and more contemplative.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Location Audience
- Solo Friendly
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- Teen Friendly
- Child Friendly
- LGBT Friendly
- Solo Female Friendly
- Business Friendly
