Lilian's Tree
Ancient tree, riverside serenity, and family-friendly art in Horsens' most beloved waterfront escape.
Lilian's Tree is a charming riverside park located along the southwestern edge of Horsens, Denmark, featuring a distinctive ancient tree as its centerpiece. This beloved outdoor escape offers serene waterfront views, art installations, and recreational spaces ideal for families and nature lovers seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city.
A brief summary to Lilian's tree
- Andr Steenbergs Pl. 11, Horsens, 8700, DK
- Duration: 0.75 to 3 hours
- Free
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Outdoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
Local tips
- Visit during golden hour (sunrise or sunset) for the most striking light across the fjord and optimal photography conditions.
- Bring a picnic to enjoy on the grounds; the park's open layout and seating areas make it ideal for a leisurely meal with water views.
- Explore the troll sculptures and balance beam installations created by Thomas Dambo—interactive art pieces that delight children and adults alike.
- The park is accessible 24/7 and unfenced, allowing for flexible visit timing; early morning offers the quietest atmosphere for contemplation.
- Combine your visit with nearby attractions in central Horsens, including Horsens City Hall and local churches, all within walking distance.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Seating Areas
- Picnic Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Getting There
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Walking from Horsens City Centre
From central Horsens, walk southwest toward the waterfront along Andr Steenbergs Pl. The park is approximately 1.5 to 2 km from the city center, a 20–30 minute walk through residential and commercial areas. The route is flat and well-connected to pedestrian infrastructure. No parking required; the park is accessible on foot from all city neighborhoods.
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Cycling from Horsens
Horsens has an extensive cycling network. From the city center, cycle southwest toward the waterfront via local cycle routes, approximately 1.5–2 km and 8–12 minutes. Bike parking is typically available near the park entrance. This is the preferred local transport method for residents visiting the waterfront parks.
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Local Bus Service
Regional buses serve Horsens and stop at multiple points near the waterfront. Journey times from the city center are typically 10–15 minutes depending on the route. Bus fares are approximately 25–35 DKK for a single journey. Check local Horsens transport schedules for routes serving Langelinie Beach and the southwestern waterfront area.
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Car and Parking
If driving, approach via Andr Steenbergs Pl. Limited on-street parking is available near the park entrance; additional parking exists in nearby residential areas and at the adjacent Langelinie Beach facilities. Parking is typically free but may be time-limited in some zones. The park itself remains unfenced and open at all hours for pedestrian access.
Lilian's tree location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Mild Temperatures
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Clear Skies
Discover more about Lilian's tree
A Landmark Tree in the Heart of Horsens
Lilian's Tree stands as one of Horsens' most cherished natural landmarks, anchoring a picturesque riverside park that has become a gathering place for locals and visitors alike. The ancient tree itself serves as the focal point of this serene outdoor space, its gnarled branches and weathered trunk telling stories of centuries past. Positioned along the southwestern edge of the city at Andr Steenbergs Pl. 11, the location offers an intimate connection to nature without requiring a journey far from urban amenities. The park's design celebrates both the natural heritage of the tree and the creative spirit of the community. Walking through the grounds, visitors encounter thoughtfully integrated art installations that complement rather than overshadow the natural landscape. These artistic elements add layers of cultural richness to what might otherwise be a simple green space, creating opportunities for reflection and discovery.Family-Friendly Recreation and Play
Lilian's Tree has evolved into a multi-generational destination where families find ample reasons to linger. The park includes dedicated play areas designed for children, with features such as the whimsical troll sculptures Laura and Julian created by artist Thomas Dambo, complete with a balance beam for young visitors to enjoy. These playful installations blend seamlessly with the natural environment, encouraging imaginative play while maintaining the park's tranquil character. Seating areas throughout the grounds invite visitors to pause and absorb the atmosphere. Whether you choose a bench beneath the canopy of the ancient tree or a spot with open views across the water, the park accommodates both active exploration and quiet contemplation. The combination of natural shade and open meadows provides flexibility for different preferences and weather conditions.Waterfront Views and Natural Beauty
The southwestern location along Horsens' waterfront provides relaxing fjord views that shift throughout the seasons. The proximity to water creates a distinctive microclimate and visual character that sets this park apart from inland green spaces. Lush greenery frames the water's edge, creating a verdant backdrop that feels removed from the urban environment despite the park's accessibility from the city center. The landscape composition encourages visitors to move through the space at a leisurely pace, discovering new vantage points and details with each turn of the path. The interplay between water, vegetation, and sky creates naturally photogenic moments throughout the day, particularly during golden hour when light transforms the waterfront into a luminous landscape.Accessibility and Year-Round Appeal
Lilian's Tree remains unfenced and open at all hours, embodying a democratic approach to public space that welcomes spontaneous visits and extended stays. This accessibility means the park serves different purposes depending on the season and time of day—a morning jogging route, an afternoon family outing, or an evening stroll to catch the sunset over the water. The park's appeal extends across all seasons, though each brings distinct character. Spring and summer showcase the full verdancy of the landscape and optimal conditions for play areas. Autumn transforms the canopy into warm tones, while winter's bare branches reveal the structure of the ancient tree and open sightlines across the water. The open design ensures that weather variations enhance rather than diminish the experience.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Horsens Tourist Information Centre
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Unmissable attractions to see
Bygholm Park
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Leafy manor grounds that blend playgrounds, picnics and lakeside trails into Horsens’ most effortless everyday escape.
Horsens Banegård Park
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A compact green pause beside Horsens railway station, where commuters, locals and dog walkers share a simple slice of lawn, trees and benches in the city’s busy heart.
Bygholm Park Legeplads
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Leafy, relaxed playground in Horsens’ Bygholm Park, where classic swings and nature play meet lawns, lakes and easygoing family time in the manor’s green oasis.
Comwell Bygholm Park
0.5 km
Historic manor‑house hotel in Horsens’ Bygholm Park, blending stately 18th‑century charm with modern comfort, leafy parkland, family‑friendly space and easy city access.
Vitus Beringsparken
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A compact 1950s city park in central Horsens, Vitus Beringsparken blends green lawns, rhododendrons and local history into a quiet pause between station and shops.
Horsens Garden
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Step inside Horsens’ storied cotton factory to experience Denmark’s industrial transformation—hands-on workshops, authentic machinery, and immersive exhibitions await.
Dyrskuepladsen
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Expansive fairground on Horsens’ edge, transforming from quiet open fields into a lively world of markets, livestock shows, funfair rides and local rural life.
Mindesten for Det Slesvigske Kyrasserregiment
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A modest forest memorial stone that quietly recalls Horsens’ century as a cavalry garrison town and the legacy of Det Slesvigske Kyrasserregiment.
Rådhusparken
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Befrielsessten i Horsens
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Experience Denmark’s industrial revolution first-hand at Industrimuseet Horsens—explore living workshops, period homes, and hands-on exhibits in historic factory buildings.
FÆNGSLET
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A vast former state prison in Horsens, transformed into an immersive museum, hostel and cultural venue where life behind bars is explored within intact cell blocks.
Horsens Holder
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A lively street festival that turns Horsens’ central Søndergade into a relaxed urban playground of music, food, stalls and community life for all ages.
Church of Our Saviour
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Ulvedalen
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Mindesmærke over faldne frihedskæmpere
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Essential places to dine
Jacobs Vin & Tapas
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Ji-Mi's
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Restaurant Oksen
0.8 km
Horsens's premier steakhouse since 1986, serving expertly prepared beef and Danish hospitality.
GRAN Social
0.9 km
Contemporary Danish comfort food, weekend DJs and crafted cocktails meet under one stylish roof at this all‑day restaurant and bar in central Horsens.
rundtenom
0.9 km
Closed but fondly remembered Danish eatery in central Horsens, once known for classic smørrebrød, generous stegt flæsk evenings and a warm, homely atmosphere.
Restaurant Mamma's
0.9 km
Authentic Italian pizzas and pastas in a warm, unpretentious setting on Grønnegade.
Hien's Vietnamesisk Køkken
0.9 km
Cozy Vietnamese kitchen in central Horsens, serving fresh rolls, bánh mì, noodles and signature house specialties in a relaxed, everyday-friendly setting.
Kamii Horsens
0.9 km
Modern sushi bar and Asian steak restaurant in central Horsens, where fresh handcrafted rolls meet warm kitchen favourites and flexible menus for every occasion.
Det Ny Kronborg
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Traditional Danish restaurant and banquet hall in a quiet Horsens street, combining white-tablecloth charm, hearty cooking and a relaxed, grown‑up atmosphere.
Cafe Vivaldi
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Casual brasserie-style café on Horsens’ busy Søndergade, serving comfort food, coffee and drinks all day in a warm, modern setting with street-side seating.
Restaurant Eydes
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Historic cellar dining where Danish-French cuisine meets centuries of local tradition.
Corfitz restaurant - bar
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Casual city‑centre café, restaurant and bar on Horsens’ main pedestrian street, serving hearty comfort food, drinks and all‑day people‑watching on Søndergade.
Restaurant Kystens Perle
1.2 km
Lakeside skovrestaurant by Bygholm Sø serving hearty, traditional Danish comfort food in relaxed, old‑school surroundings with wide views of water and forest.
Bone's Horsens
1.2 km
Lively American-style family restaurant in central Horsens, serving BBQ ribs, steaks, burgers and all-you-can-eat sides in a cosy, memorabilia-filled saloon setting.
Great sushi
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Premium all-you-can-eat sushi with theatrical presentation and authentic Japanese technique in central Horsens.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
MÅNESØSTER.DK
0.7 km
Intimate crystal and ritual boutique in central Horsens, blending a cosy basement setting with a carefully curated universe of stones, oils and spiritual tools.
Hugo
0.7 km
A spacious Horsens lifestyle store where florist craft, women’s fashion, home décor and gourmet treats come together in one inspiring, cozy space.
Blåmst
0.8 km
Danish design boutique featuring hand-embroidered textiles and timeless home décor in central Horsens.
Sinnerup
0.8 km
A bright Danish lifestyle store in central Horsens, blending Nordic-inspired interiors, furniture, kitchenware, gifts and women’s fashion in one relaxed space.
Dark World
0.8 km
A compact, alternative home-goods shop in Horsens, specializing in glass bongs, smoking accessories and counterculture curios in an intimate, underground-style setting.
Kronhjort Galleri
0.8 km
Intimate Horsens gallery and gift shop where curated Scandinavian design, local craft and a calm, personal atmosphere turn browsing into a gentle art.
Little Reshop
0.9 km
A cosy Horsens boutique for curated baby and kidswear, blending preloved finds, new pieces and hand‑knitted slow fashion for little ones up to six years.
By Mie
0.9 km
Intimate plus-size fashion boutique in central Horsens, offering curated styles, honest styling advice and a relaxed, body-positive shopping experience.
Games N Gadgets
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Independent gaming universe in central Horsens, blending consoles, PC gear, trading cards and gadgets with a friendly, community-focused atmosphere.
H&M
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Central Horsens fashion stop blending affordable style, everyday convenience and modern retail energy inside the Bytorv Horsens shopping complex.
qUINT
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Urban streetwear and sneakers for men in the heart of Horsens’ pedestrian street, blending global brands with a laid‑back, music‑filled shopping vibe.
Triumph Lingerie - Horsens
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Normal
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Bryghus Horsens A/S
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Kop & Kande Horsens
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Well-stocked Danish homeware and gift shop on Horsens’ main shopping street, specialising in kitchen essentials, stylish tableware and thoughtful presents.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Værtshuse
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Morzybitten
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Horsens Sport og Pool Bar
0.8 km
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Stalden
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Vores lille Vinbar
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Hemingway's Horsens
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Late-night bar and nightclub in central Horsens, delivering cocktail-fueled weekends, loud music, and a packed dance floor until the early morning hours.
The Golden Horse
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Unpretentious local bar in central Horsens, pouring affordable drinks from morning to late night amid slot machines, sports on TV and easygoing neighborhood chat.
Klodshans Horsens ApS
0.9 km
Harbor-side live music bar where Danish hygge meets authentic cultural celebration.
Restaurant Wulff ApS
0.9 km
Late-night bar and nightclub-style hangout in central Horsens, turning quiet Rædersgade into a lively social hub on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Cashpoint Sportsbar
1.0 km
Horsens's premier sports bar with multiple screens and live betting action.
Zwei Grosse Bier Bar Horsens A/S
1.0 km
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Kokomo Horsens
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B-A-R 2 Aps
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Kom Tit
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Smoky, old-school Horsens pub in a yellow 19th-century building, with cheap beers, billiards, darts and a laid-back local crowd from midday to late night.
Bar' Rolig
1.0 km
Relaxed games bar in Horsens' historic center with pool, darts, and friendly vibes.
Nightclubs & after hour spots
PDD
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Compact, no-frills nightclub on Lindvigsvej in Horsens, offering late-night dancing, simple drinks and an intimate, local-party atmosphere on weekends.
Sölibat Natklub
0.8 km
Late-night, no-frills clubbing in central Horsens, where loud music, simple drinks and a compact dance floor create an unapologetically local party vibe.
Oskar hossman
1.0 km
Compact, high-energy nightclub in central Horsens, where pulsing beats, colourful lights and a sociable crowd define the city’s after-hours heartbeat.
Scandic Opus Horsens
1.6 km
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Horsens New Style Dance Club
5.0 km
Horsens' premier line dancing venue where beginners and advanced dancers unite in movement and community.
Team Paderborner
19.1 km
Nightclub entertainment in Denmark's scenic Dyrehaven forest and lakeside setting.
Bastian Bar & Nightclub, Odder - Nightclub
23.0 km
Odder's central nightlife destination for weekend entertainment and social gathering
temabar APS 23-05
25.4 km
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NOX Network Ltd.
26.3 km
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AHA Livestage
33.5 km
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Luksusmassage Århus
37.7 km
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B'sharp - Silkeborg Rhythm Og Blues Association
38.0 km
Volunteer-run blues stronghold in central Silkeborg, where intimate weekend concerts, affordable drinks and close-up performances keep rhythm & roots music alive.
Tucan Swinger & wellness Club
38.1 km
Adults-only swinger and wellness retreat in rural Jutland, blending erotic exploration, spa comforts and themed rooms in a discreet, rules-based environment.
Riverboat Jazz Festival
38.2 km
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Kedelhuset
38.2 km
Kedelhuset: Silkeborg’s buzzing live music and culture venue, blending industrial heritage with creative energy in the lively riverside Papirfabrikken district.
For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Relaxing
- Tranquil
- Scenic
- Fun-filled
- Family Friendly
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Rustic Designs
- Art Deco Styles
For the architecture buff
- Parks & Gardens
- Art & Design
- Viewpoints
For the view chaser and sunset hunter
- Iconic Views
- Waterfront
- Panoramas
- Sunset Spots
For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
- Photo Spots
- Scenic Backdrops
- Architectural Shots
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Eco-Friendly
- Low Impact
- Car-Free Access
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Locally Managed
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Mindfulness
- Meditation Spot
- Nature Escape
- Day Trip
- Cultural Heritage
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Child Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Pet Friendly