Discover Hedehusene: Hedeland, cultural trails and historic traces

Hedehusene combines nature experiences, family-friendly discoveries and traces of cultural history in a special way. The railway station is an important point of reference: Hedehusene got its station in 1847 in connection with Denmark’s first railway. Today, several routes begin or end there.

Hedeland: Paths through an unusual landscape

Hedeland Nature Park offers gravel paths that invite you to walk and cycle. For a shorter hike, the Naturstien is a suitable choice: The route is 4 kilometres long and leads through the wild countryside and the park’s largest woodland area. It begins at the car park on Brandhøjgårdsvej near Brandhøjporten, 2 kilometres from Hedehusene station. This information can help you plan your day when choosing accommodation and combining your excursions with different starting points.

There is also a suitable way for cyclists to get to know Hedehusene. The cycling tour in Hedeland is designed as a circular route and begins and ends at Hedehusene station. This makes it possible to plan the tour as a standalone active excursion without having to consider returning to a different endpoint. A striking feature of the park is the winter terraces, with more than 3,000 grapevines. They add a surprising detail to the landscape that differs from the woodland and gravel paths.

Travelling with children: Museum railway and playgrounds

Hedelands Veteranbane at the entrance to Brandhøjgårdsvej 2 in Hedehusene offers an experience for different age groups. The narrow-gauge museum railway is 5 kilometres long and has eight stops. Its route passes the Naturlegeplads ved Fem Ege. If you are travelling with children, you can therefore combine a train ride with a visit to this nature playground. The specific order of your activities can be arranged flexibly according to the family’s daily rhythm.

Another play opportunity can be found in Hedehusene Kulturpark: It has the interactive Edderkoppen playground. The cultural trail in the same cultural park tells the story of Hedehusene. This allows you to combine time outdoors with an introduction to the town’s history without structuring the entire day around just one activity.

Cultural history between the town park and the station

Hedehusene has cultural-historical traces from various areas. Evidence remains of residential developments, industrial and craft buildings, village communities, road layouts and a gravel pit. The town’s cultural history is presented along the paths in the town park. The Hedehuset cultural centre is also located in the town park. These places are particularly appealing to travellers who want to learn about not only nature trails but also the town’s development during their stay.

Ansgarkirken provides another cultural highlight. It was built in the old Romanesque style, with a flat-beamed ceiling and wheel-shaped chandeliers. Everyone is welcome at services there, including children. Another historic landmark is Kallerupstenen, a runestone dating from 825. Such destinations are well suited to a quieter part of your travel plans and complement the more active routes in Hedeland.

Choosing the right location for your accommodation

Det Grønne Loop runs through Hovedgaden and the town park beneath the railway to Nærheden in southern Hedehusene. The route returns over the bridge to Hovedgaden and the station. Hedehusene Library is centrally located opposite the station and provides another clear point of reference in the town. When looking for accommodation, you can therefore consider whether you prefer short distances to the cultural attractions in town or would rather spend your days mainly on excursions in Hedeland.

Hedehusene is therefore suitable for a range of travel plans: You can choose a 4-kilometre nature route, begin a cycling tour at the station, ride the museum railway, plan a visit to an interactive playground or focus on cultural trails and historic buildings. A holiday apartment provides a suitable base for combining these priorities according to your own interests and the ages of the children travelling with you.

For the broader travel overview: Høje-Taastrup Municipality.