Hidden gem: Horsens platformed in The Guardian in slow travel feature

When Denmark features in international media, it’s usually the buzzing capital Copenhagen. But in a delightful article in The Guardian, author and travel writer Dixe Wills goes to Horsens and captures the essence of this hidden Danish gem, immersing readers in a world where rabbits are the stars of the show.

Horsens fjord. Photo: VisitHorsens

Christina Kronback

Sep 2, 2024

Spain has the camino de Santiago, and Horsens – a charming city on the east coast of Jylland in Denmark – has the fjordmino.The 35-mile circular trail around Horsens fjord may be off-piste for international tourists, but it’s a hidden gem. It charmed author and travel writer Dixe Wills enough to platform the Danish city […]

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