Best Attractions in Herning
Discover the best attractions in Herning. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
The 10 best attractions in Herning
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LEGOLAND® Billund Resort
The original LEGO theme park where Miniland models, themed coasters and colourful hotels turn Billund into a full-scale world built for imaginative family adventures.
Nordmarksvej 9, 7190 Billund4.4Very Good 47,405 Reviews -
MCH Messecenter Herning
Scandinavia’s powerhouse for fairs, shows, sport and concerts, where Herning’s quiet heathland becomes a buzzing city of events and experiences.
Vardevej 1, 7400 Herning4.4Very Good 7,328 Reviews -
Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church
Viking mounds, royal runestones and a whitewashed church mark the moment Denmark emerged as a unified Christian kingdom in the quiet town of Jelling.
Thyrasvej 1, 7300 Jelling4.6Excellent 3,244 Reviews -
Jyllands Park Zoo
Family-focused countryside zoo near Herning, blending close-up animal encounters with big playgrounds, tivoli rides and wide green spaces for a relaxed full-day outing.
Haunstrupvej 13, 6920 Videbæk4.2Very Good 3,930 Reviews -
Deep Forest Art Land
A whimsical West Jutland forest where contemporary art, playful installations and quiet nature trails weave together into one long, surprising woodland gallery.
Sdr Ommevej 29A, 6933 Kibæk4.3Very Good 1,124 Reviews -
Herning Centret
Central Jutland’s largest covered mall, blending 80+ shops, eateries and family facilities with free parking and all-weather comfort on the edge of Herning.
Merkurvej 1, 7400 Herning4.3Very Good 6,624 Reviews -
HEART Herning Museum Of Contemporary Art
Textile history, radical art and sculptural architecture meet in Steven Holl’s luminous museum, home to world-class conceptual works and a serene Danish sculpture park.
Bitten og Aage, Damgaards Plads 2, 7400 Herning4.1Very Good 547 Reviews -
Elia
A colossal steel hemisphere on the Herning plain where industrial design, random bursts of fire and wide Jutland skies turn contemporary sculpture into a full-body experience.
Birk Centerpark 15, 7400 Herning4.0Very Good 564 Reviews -
Carl Henning Pedersen og Else Alfeldt's Museet
A circular, tile-clad art universe in Herning where bold architecture, CoBrA-inspired paintings and imaginative sculptures immerse you in colour and fantasy.
Birk Centerpark 1, 7400 Herning4.5Excellent 233 Reviews -
Baboon City
Huge indoor amusement hall in Herning where trampolines, bumper cars, mini golf and classic arcade games turn a rainy Danish day into hours of high-energy family fun.
Åkirkebyvej 10, 7400 Herning4.3Very Good 1,309 Reviews
More attractions in Herning
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Løvbakke Naturcenter
Family-friendly nature hub north of Herning, where fallow deer, forest trails, playgrounds and fire pits turn a simple woodland into an easy all-day escape.
Løvbakkevej 32, 7400 Herning4.5Excellent 447 Reviews -
Fermaten
Purpose-built regional music venue bringing rock, jazz, indie, pop and more to an intimate, modern concert hall in the center of Herning.
Smallegade 4, 7400 Herning4.5Excellent 507 Reviews -
Mindeparken
A serene ornamental memorial park in eastern Herning, where hedge-framed garden rooms, quiet lawns and oak groves honour Second World War history.
Parkvej, 7400 Herning4.3Very Good 209 Reviews -
Tekstilmuseet
Industrial looms, children’s factory fun and 2,000 years of cloth history in Herning’s former textile mill, where Central Jutland’s fabric story comes vividly alive.
Vestergade 20, 7400 Herning4.4Very Good 184 Reviews -
De Geometriske Haver
A sculptural maze of hornbeam hedges where triangles, squares and circles turn landscape architecture into a walkable geometric artwork in Herning’s Birk Centerpark.
7400 Herning4.2Very Good 58 Reviews -
Sdr. Anlæg
A historic green pocket in central Herning, where tall trees, storybook carvings and a nature playground link city streets with the wild paths of Knudmosen.
Godsbanevej 2, 7400 Herning4.3Very Good 271 Reviews -
Herningsholm Museum
Sixteenth‑century manor, heathland tales and textile roots meet under one timbered roof in Herning’s oldest building.
Herregårdsparken 1, 7400 Herning4.2Very Good 88 Reviews -
Haunstrup Brunkulslejer
Former brown coal mines turned wild Jutland playground of forest, sand pits and trails, where industry’s scars have softened into a characterful nature escape.
Fjelstervangvej, 7400 Herning4.3Very Good 67 Reviews -
Nordisk Film Biografer Herning
Modern multiplex in central Herning with comfortable screens, big-sound blockbusters and classic cinema snacks for easygoing evenings and family-friendly outings.
Sølvgade 20, 7400 Herning4.5Excellent 1,988 Reviews -
P-plads, Knudmosebjerget
Unassuming car park, big horizons: your easy starting point for Knudmosebjerget’s hilltop views, protected wetlands and everyday escapes on Herning’s edge.
7400 Herning4.1Very Good 118 Reviews -
Kirppu
Denmark's largest indoor flea market supermarket with 120+ rotating vendors and constantly refreshed inventory.
Viborgvej 97, 7400 Herning4.1Very Good 696 Reviews -
Frilandsmuseet Herning
Step from central Herning straight into a thatched 1800s village, where open‑air farmsteads, soundscapes and intimate exhibits bring Jutland’s heathland past to life.
Museumsgade 32, 7400 Herning4.1Very Good 77 Reviews -
Knudmose
Former bog turned green playground on Herning’s edge, where a man-made hill, dog forest and winding trails offer easy everyday escapes into light, air and open space.
Lindegårdsvej 24, 7400 Herning4.5Excellent 10 Reviews -
Løvbakkerne
Wooded hills, playful structures and grazing deer on Herning’s northern edge, where a nature center, animal park and shelters create an easy outdoor escape.
Løvbakkevej 32, 7400 Herning4.5Excellent 45 Reviews -
Locked - Escape Room
Cinematic escape rooms with clever puzzles, mood-lifting tension and team-driven challenges in a central Herning warehouse-style setting.
Godsbanevej 7, 7400 Herning4.6Excellent 327 Reviews -
Herning Rocker
High-energy one-day rock festival on Herning’s edge, blending big Danish acts, street-food tents and a friendly local crowd in an open-air field setting.
Ringkøbingvej 66, 7400 Herning4.7Excellent 13 Reviews -
Herning Station
Central Jutland’s compact rail and bus hub, Herning Station quietly connects a busy events town and its countryside to the rest of Denmark.
7400 Herning3.8Good 13 Reviews -
Zency Herning
Professional, minimalist massage clinic in central Herning offering tailored therapeutic and wellness treatments in a calm, contemporary setting.
Fonnesbechsgade 7, 7400 Herning4.9Excellent 10 Reviews -
Snejbjerg Mini Saab Museum
A small, private trove of classic Saabs in suburban Herning, offering an intimate look at Scandinavian automotive design and one enthusiast’s lifelong passion.
Helstrupvej 8, 7400 Herning4.5Excellent 11 Reviews -
Lokalhistorisk Arkiv I Herning
A quiet local history archive where Herning’s evolution from heathland settlement to modern town is preserved in photographs, papers, and personal stories.
Museumsgade 32, 7400 Herning4.5Excellent 11 Reviews -
LEGOLAND Hotel & Conference
Stay at the colourful edge of LEGOLAND Billund, where themed rooms, conference halls and LEGO-filled play zones turn both family breaks and business events into adventures.
Åstvej 10, 7190 Billund4.4Very Good 136 Reviews -
Jens Vejmands gravsted
A humble grave in a rural churchyard where the real life of road worker Jens Nielsen meets the enduring power of Jeppe Aakjær’s song “Jens Vejmand.”
7400 Herning4.0Very Good 2 Reviews -
Herning skulpturpark
A free, open-air gallery in Herning’s Birk district, where contemporary sculptures are scattered through tranquil green parkland beside the monumental Elia.
7400 Herning4.7Excellent 3 Reviews -
Knudmose søerne
A restored bog landscape where winter sports, nature trails, and waterbird habitats create diverse recreational experiences.
Knudmosevej 36, 7400 Herning -
Lau Tune Møller
A quietly placed contemporary artwork on Herning’s main street, weaving modern sculpture into the everyday rhythm of historic Bredgade.
Bredgade 40, 2th, 7400 Herning
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