Brædstrup

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Brædstrup
town
BraedstrupHallen.jpg
Brædstrup is located in Denmark
Brædstrup
Brædstrup
Location in Denmark
Coordinates: 55°58′18″N 9°36′41″E / 55.97153°N 9.61128°E / 55.97153; 9.61128Coordinates: 55°58′18″N 9°36′41″E / 55.97153°N 9.61128°E / 55.97153; 9.61128
CountryDenmark
RegionCentral Denmark (Midtjylland)
MunicipalityHorsens
Area
 • Urban
2.84 km2 (1.10 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
 • Urban
3,736
 • Urban density1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
DK-8740 Brædstrup

Brædstrup is a former railway town in Jutland, Denmark at the railway between Horsens and Silkeborg which was closed in 1968. Until 1 January 2007 it was the municipal seat of the former Brædstrup Municipality and today, with a population of 3,736 (1 January 2021),[1] it is the second largest town of Horsens Municipality, Central Denmark Region in Denmark. The town is situated 20 km (12 mi) northwest of Horsens.

Notable people[]

Photo Gallery[]

  • Brædstrup Church; Built in 1941.

  • Brædstrup Municipal School; Established c. 1890. Occupied by German troops during World War II.

  • Brædstrup Hospital; Built 1892-93 and expanded several times.

  • Brædstrup Old Town Hall; Built c. 1970. Today used as municipal building and library.

  • Brædstrup Station; Active 1899–1968. Today occupied by a private company.

  • Brædstrup Post Office; Postal service established 1875. Current building erected in 1921. Now housing a restaurant.

  • Hotel Pejsegården; Built 1969-1971 and expanded multiple times.

  • Brædstrup Gymnasium; Used primarily for team handball.

  • Brædstrup Kro; Inn established late 18th century. Demolished 2019.

References[]

  1. ^ BY3: Population 1st January by urban areas, area and population density The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark


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