Standard Rate at Aiden, Herning - SDH Partner Hotel

Attractions nearby of Standard Rate

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  Tjørring Gl. Kirke (Tjørring Old Church)

  2.17 km

  A copy of the church, as it looked poriginally, is built as a church building at the Frilands museum Hjerl Hede.
  
  At the cemetery the roadworker, who gave Jeppe Aakjær the inspiration to the ballad about Jens Vejmand, is buried.
  
  For further information:
  www.baunekirken.dk
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  Snejbjerg Kirke (Snejbjerg Church)

  2.22 km

  It is said the unusual granite font is as old as the church.
  
  For further information:
  www.snejbjergkirke.dk

  Read more : Snejbjerg Kirke (Snejbjerg Church)

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  Baunekirken (The Baune Church)

  2.3 km

  The church has many small and different windows, which symbolizes the congregation. Recently renovated in 2011/2012.
  
  For further information:
  www.baunekirken.dk

  Read more : Baunekirken (The Baune Church)

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  Monumentet for Jens Vejmand (The Monument of Jens Vejmand)

  2.5 km

  At this spot on the highway north of Tjoerring, the inspiration of Aakjær's famous poem came across. In his account book he wrote on may 19th 1901: 'The stonebeater, Tjoerring, 25 oere'. Many years later Aakjær remembered and added: This man on the highway by Tjoerring gave me the first idea for the poem 'Jens Vejmand'.

  Read more : Monumentet for Jens Vejmand (The Monument of Jens Vejmand)

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  Stjernen (The star)

  2.9 km

  The Star got its name, because when viewed from above it looks like a large green starfish. Each of the five arms has a separate function, such as housing nursery or reception classes, kindergarten and after school programme, form levels 0-3, form levels 3-6 and the school’s workshop and staff facilities, meet-ing rooms and offices.

  Take a tour around the school on the 740-metre long path called The red carpet and experience the spectacular architecture. Along the way, you will pass the carefully planned outdoor spaces that encourage both play and learning. Every outdoor space has its own theme: urban, hills, forest, water, sand and garden.

  Read more : Stjernen (The star)

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  Fuglsang Sø (Fuglsang Lake)

  3.54 km

  You can go for a swim if you like or just relax at the beach.
  Check the water quality at herning.dk before going for a swim.
  You can walk around the lake and there is also a disc golf field just next to the lake, which is free to use. 
  
  You can park the car by using the driveway from Vesterholmvej and from Brændgårdvej.
  You are NOT allowed to park or drive on the beach. 

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  Hedeager Kirke (Hedeager Church)

  3.79 km

  The altarpiece is decorated with a picture representing 'The burning Hauthorn'. The church is decorated with modern textiles made by the tapestryweaver Lise Warburg, Copenhagen.
  
  The Hedeager Church contains offices for the community.
  
  For further information:
  www.hedeagerkirken.dk

  Read more : Hedeager Kirke (Hedeager Church)

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  Det Blå Rum at Fuglsang Sø

  3.86 km

  Det Blå Rum (The Blue Room) is an outdoor mecca that can be used by everyone - both for social gatherings and as a focal point for various water and nature activities.

  Several associations have a permanent base at Det Blå Rum. These include the kayaks, winter bathers, anglers and triathletes. If you want access to kayaks and a sauna, this is basically done through membership of or in collaboration with the regular user clubs on site.

  Sauna
  The sauna is part of Det Blå Rum, and is primarily intended for associations, but you as a private person can also use the sauna when it is not in use by associations. It will be possible to buy a day ticket to the sauna.

  SUP Boards Renting

  Additional information about booking Sauna and SUP boards.

  Read more : Det Blå Rum at Fuglsang Sø

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  Mørupstenen

  4.39 km

  A remarkable giant

  For more than 115,000–120,000 years, the Mørup Stone has rested in a field near Snejbjerg. The stone is a glacial erratic made of larvikite – a type of rock originating from the Larvik area in Norway – and was carried here by the ice during the penultimate Ice Age.

  Today, only the top of the stone is visible – it measures about 9 metres in length, 4 metres in width, and rises approximately 0.5 metres above the ground. But most of it is hidden beneath the surface: according to GEUS’ geophysical surveys, the stone has a total height of around 6 metres, meaning that over 5 metres lie buried underground.

  With an estimated volume of about 185 m³ and a weight of roughly 500 tonnes, the Mørup Stone is Denmark’s second-largest boulder, surpassed only by the Hesselager Stone on the island of Funen.

  The stone was first mentioned in Herning Folkeblad in 1884, which wrote:

  “In Mørup in Rind, an unusually large stone has been found. It measures 16 ells in length, 14 ells in width, and 2 ells in depth. Since then, it has not gone back underground.”

  A stone with a long journey

  The Mørup Stone is a so-called indicator boulder of larvikite, a rock type that originates southwest of the Oslo Fjord in Norway. During the last Ice Age, glaciers transported the boulder across vast distances before depositing it in Mid Jutland. Larvikite is easily recognised by its bluish-grey crystals that sparkle in sunlight.

  Geological analyses show that the Mørup Stone has been exposed for approximately 75,000 years – ever since the ice melted away. It is therefore a valuable clue to understanding how ice once moved across Denmark.

  A living piece of natural history

  The surface of the boulder hosts a rich flora of mosses and lichens – more than 15 species have been recorded, including rare species such as Umbilicaria deusta. To protect this flora, the vegetation around the stone is kept low, allowing sunlight to reach its surface.

  The stone was officially protected in 1932 as a national natural monument.

  Worth a visit

  Today, the Mørup Stone is a protected site. An information board explains its geological background, and the location can be reached by bicycle or on foot from Herning. The route is about 15 km long and passes through the scenic landscape around Snejbjerg.

  Bicycle route

  Find your way to the Mørup Stone

  The Mørup Stone is located on Bliddalvej, west of Herning.
  A small sign by the roadside points the way to the stone.
  You can park along the roadside or on the small turning area.

  From there, follow the long gravel and farm track on foot.
  After about 500 metres, the stone can be seen in the field on your left.
  There are no buildings or fences around it, and visitors are free to walk right up to the stone.

  GPS coordinates: 56.115688060352674, 8.916140394357532

  Facts at a glance:

  • Location: West of Herning, near Snejbjerg

  • Rock type: Larvikite (from Norway)

  • Length: approx. 8.6 m

  • Width: approx. 4.4 m

  • Depth: approx. 3.5 m

  • Weight: approx. 500 tonnes

  • Protected: 1932

  • Status: Denmark’s second-largest boulder

   

  Read more : Mørupstenen

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  Sct. Johannes Kirke (Sct. Johannes Church)

  4.44 km

  The church was augmented the 1st Sunday of Advent by the Church minister Bodil Koch, who stated that, "it was probably the last cathedral, which was inaugurated in Denmark". The organ is placed above the alter in the church building, and the church's tall tower works as Herning City's water tower.
  
  For further information:
  www.sctjohannes.dk

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  Jyllands Park Zoo

  8.18 km

  Jyllands Park Zoo is located at Haunstrup approx. 10 km from Herning and has existed since 1969. It is a popular excursion destination and is probably Denmark's nicest Zoo, where you can get very close to the animals.

  In the park you will find about 350 animals from all over the world, divided into over 70 species. There is everything from small rainforest frogs to lions and giraffes. You can experience the animals up close, e.g. to see the animals being presented and fed.

  In addition, Jyllands Park Zoo is a zoo with lots of play areas with swings, sandboxes, climbing frames, a nice mini city with beautiful playhouses. If there is a little adventurer hidden in your child, he or she will definitely find it fun to ride the train around the park, sail on the zoo lake or try riding a cute pony. A trip to the zoo's small amusement park with, among other things, carousels and minivans or a jumping trip on the 689 m2 large bouncy castle will be a rock-solid hit.

  See the current opening hours in Jyllands Park Zoo website.

  Cosiness and good atmosphere for the more than 150,000 happy guests who visit Jyllands Park Zoo every year.

  Read more : Jyllands Park Zoo

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  De Geometriske Haver (The Geometrical Gardens)

  8.68 km

  The gardens are constructed according to the "complexity of simplicity" principle; As they are controlled by a very simple geometrical set of rules, which does not disclose itself to the visitor at first hand.
  
  The principle module of 11 meters is repeated in all "walls". For every new "room" the visitor enters, the "room" is added a new side.
  
  The hedges, which are of hornbeam, were planted in 1984.

  Read more : De Geometriske Haver (The Geometrical Gardens)