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Town in Denmark
Brædstrup
town
Brædstrup is located in DenmarkBrædstrupBrædstrupLocation in DenmarkShow map of DenmarkBrædstrup is located in Denmark Central Denmark RegionBrædstrupBrædstrupBrædstrup (Denmark Central Denmark Region)Show map of Denmark Central Denmark Region
Coordinates: 55°58′18″N 9°36′41″E / 55.97153°N 9.61128°E / 55.97153; 9.61128
CountryDenmark
RegionCentral Denmark (Midtjylland)
MunicipalityHorsens
Area
 • Urban2.84 km (1.10 sq mi)
Population
 • Urban4,007
 • Urban density1,400/km (3,700/sq mi)
 • Gender 1,901 males and 2,106 females
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codeDK-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 4,007 (1 January 2024), 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 Church; Built in 1941.
  • Brædstrup Municipal School; Established c. 1890. Occupied by German troops during World War II. Brædstrup Municipal School; Established c. 1890. Occupied by German troops during World War II.
  • Brædstrup Hospital; Built 1892-93 and expanded several times. Demolished 2014. Brædstrup Hospital; Built 1892-93 and expanded several times. Demolished 2014.
  • Brædstrup Old Town Hall; Built c. 1970. Today used as municipal building and library. 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 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. 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. Hotel Pejsegården; Built 1969-1971 and expanded multiple times.
  • Brædstrup Gymnasium; Used primarily for team handball. Brædstrup Gymnasium; Used primarily for team handball.
  • Brædstrup Kro; Inn established late 18th century. Demolished 2019. Brædstrup Kro; Inn established late 18th century. Demolished 2019.

References

  1. BY1: Population 1. January by urban areas, age and sex The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
  2. BY3: Population 1st January by urban areas, area and population density The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark

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