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Sightseeing
The art is extremely visible in Holstebro. The Mayor of the time was convinced that art should be placed where everyone could appreciate it.Therefore numerous sculptures and artworks are situated around the town centre today. 
Tourist website: http://www.visitholstebro.dk/
The Old Town Hall:
Holstebro’s Old Town Hall
Nørregade 25
Created in 1846 by the architect Nebelong.
The Woman on a cart:
Bronze sculpture made by Alberto Giacometti. Raised in 1966
and situated in front of The Old Town Hall, Nørregade 25.
The Holstebro Church (1907), Kirkepladsen:
Built on the site of a mediaeval town church. Contains an old Dutch altarpiece (1510), Frobenius organ with 45 stops/pipes and carillons with 49 bells.
The Holstebro Town Hall & Library, Kirkestræde 11:
Built in 1979-86 by the architects Hans Dall & Torben Lindhardtsen. With the combined Town Hall and Library, Holstebro has been given a building which dominates the centre of the town.
The Magic Rock:
Placed at "Færch-torvet", this is both a piece of artwork to view and a useful sculpture to climb and explore. Constructed in reinforced concrete over a steel framework, it was designed by The Gaia Design Company.
The Tobacco Worker´s Dream:
An ongoing international decoration project placed around "Den Røde Plads". The project is expected be completed in 2001. The Krukako Group is behind the project.
The Temple of Chaos:
The world’s first permanent laser sculpture. By the artist Frithioff Johansen and built around the transmitter at the TV Midt-Vest.
The Nørrelands Church (1969), Doeesvej 1:
Designed by the architect couple Inger and Johannes Exner in 1969.
The bell tower is rather distinctive and consists of 47 bells.
The Court House, Skivevej 2:
Built in 1991-92. Designed by architects 3 x Nielsen.
An extraordinary building of high architectural standard.
The Alfred Christensen Fountain, Herningvej 76:
This fountain from 1968 is called " A symphony in colours".
Sightseeing in the region
Hjerl Hede
Open-air museum
7830 Vinderup (25 km.)
Tel: 97 44 80 68
Opening hours: April 1st – October 31st, 9am – 5pm
One of Denmark’s largest tourist attractions. Forty of the oldest buildings from villages in Denmark have been painstakingly re-built on the site. Includes a forestry museum, Iron Age houses and Stone Age settlement.
Every afternoon during school holidays the museum is vitalised by more than 100 persons, dressed in old costumes.
Borbjerg Kirke (1140)
Bukdalvej
Borbjerg
One of the biggest village churches in Denmark.
Roman choir and a nave with extensions in “Late Gothic Style”.
In front of the altar you will find an antemensale from the 12th Century.
A replica of “The Golden Altars”
Sahl Kirke
Hovgårdsvej
7830 Vinderup (23 km.)
Built in Roman style around the year 1150.
An impressive village church with a special golden altar.
Tvis Kloster
Tvis Møllevej (5 km.)
The foundation of a Cistercians Monastery
Founded in 1163.
Nørre Wosborg
Vembvej
7570 Vemb (20 km.)
Tel: 97 48 17 40
Opening Hours: Easter to autumn holiday (included). 12am 10pm.
One of the most interesting manor houses in West Jutland.
Theatre, Ballet & Music
The Music Theatre HolstebroHallen
Den Røde Plads 16
Tel: 96 11 78 78
Ticket booking: Tel: 96 11 79 79
Concert hall, auditorium, exhibition & conference hall, piano bar & gallery.
The Odin Teatret
Særkærgård
Særkærparken 144
Tel: 97 42 47 77
A Nordic experimental theatre for acting.
Periodic shows & guest plays.
The Peter Schaufuss Ballet Company
Den Røde Plads 10
Tel: 97 40 51 22
Denmark’s first international,
independent touring ballet company.
The Centre for Folk Music
Tel: 97 46 83 69
Center for musical folk culture,
Collection of arrangements and publications.
Museums, Galleries & Collections
The Holstebro Art Museum
Museumsvej 2
Tel: 97 42 45 18
Opening hours: Tuesday – Friday: 12am – 4pm.
Weekends, holidays & summer period: 11am. – 5pm.
Monday closed.
Collection of Danish contemporary art from the 1930’s,
modern foreign graphics, African art & pottery from Bali,
Tibet & Peru. Special exhibitions.
The Holstebro Museum
Museumsvej 2
Tel: 97 42 29 33
Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 11am – 5p.m.
Monday closed.
Exhibition regarding the town & Region’s history,
from the old Stone Age up until today.
The Hans Dissing collection of dolls and tin toys.
The history of The Dragoons & the occupation during W.W. II.
A Silver Chamber including works of Joachim Weller.
The Birn Section exhibiting the history of the foundry and the history of iron.
The Jens Nielsen & Olivia Holm – Møller Museum
Nørrebrogade 1
Tel: 97 42 18 24
Opening hours: Tuesday – Friday: 12am – 4pm.
Weekends, holidays & summer period: 11am. – 5pm.
Monday closed.The museum is designed by the architects Inger & Johannes Exner.
Exhibits an extensive collection of oil paintings and watercolours by the painter Jens Nielsen, with a religious and Biblical theme. Also paintings by Olivia Holm – Møller.
The Museum for Miniature Art
Sønderladsgade 46
Tel: 97 40 43 99
(No entry fee)
Opening hours: Tuesday – Friday: 1pm. – 5pm. Saturday: 11am. – 1pm.
The museum is located in The Old Toll House, which is the town’s oldest and also smallest house. It exhibits international miniature art. Despite a collection
of more than 2000 artworks it is estimated to be the world’s smallest art museum.
The Gallery of the Music Theatre
(No entry fee)
Den Røde Plads 16
Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 10am. – 5pm.
Special exhibitions.
Galleri Svanen
Nørregade 47
7500 Holstebro
tlf. 97 42 20 20
Åbningstider: Søndage 12.00 - 19.00
The “Archive for local history”
Museumsvej 2
Tel: 97 42 37 83
Opening hours: Tuesday – Thursday: 12am – 4pm.
Archives of everything regarding the history of Holstebro.
The Old Post Office
Østergade 37
Opening hours: Saturday: 10am. – 12am.
Effects from the old post office.
Art & Antiques
Keramikværkstedet
Sct. Jørgensbakke 13
Tel: 97 42 34 74
Opening hours: Thursday – Friday: 11am. – 5pm. Saturday: 10am. – 12am.
The making & sale of ceramic dishes, bowls etc.
Artworks made in raku.
Saves Marskantik
Halgårdsvej 2A (3 km.)
Tel: 97 43 56 53
Opening hours: Daily: 10am. – 5pm.
Antiques, reins, furniture, paintings,
silver, sculptures & knick-knacks etc.
The Holstebro Auction House
Hostrupvej 6
Tel: 97 40 11 11
Big Auction house.
Antiques, well-kept household articles & furniture.
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