Brædstrup

Town in Denmark
55°58′18″N 9°36′41″E / 55.97153°N 9.61128°E / 55.97153; 9.61128CountryDenmarkRegionCentral Denmark (Midtjylland)MunicipalityHorsensArea
 • Urban
2.84 km2 (1.10 sq mi)Population
 (2023)
 • Urban
4,005 • Urban density1,400/km2 (3,700/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 4,005 (1 January 2023),[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

  • Henrik Stubkjær (born 1961 in Brædstrup) a Danish theologian and Bishop of Viborg
  • Kristian Thulesen Dahl (born 1969 in Brædstrup) a Danish politician, leader of the Danish People's Party since 2012, member of the Folketing since 1994.
  • Allan Søgaard (born 1978 in Brædstrup) a Danish former football player, 304 caps with AC Horsens
  • Mette Abildgaard (born 1988 in Føvling at Brædstrup) a Danish politician, member of the Folketing

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