Horsens

55º53N 9º53E, pop (2002e) 49 200. Seaport in Vejle county, E Jutland, Denmark; located at the head of Horsens Fjord; originally developed around an early mediaeval stronghold; birthplace of Vitus Bering; railway; engineering; Church of Our Saviour (early 13th-c).

The city is currently undergoing a positive development with new industry moving to Horsens, or expanding their activities already in Horsens. Several internationally known artists, like Joe Cocker, Bob Dylan, Tom Jones, Bryan Adams, David Bowie, José Carreras, Helmut Lotti, Westlife, R.E.M., Paul McCartney, Robbie Williams, The Rolling Stones, Madonna and Dolly Parton have performed, or have performances planned in Horsens.

One of the largest cultural events in Horsens is the annual European Medieval Festival on the last Friday and Saturday in August. The town centre of Horsens is then transformed into the largest medieval market town in Northern Europe with activities and entertainment for families and children of all ages.

European route E45 runs by the city of Horsens.