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15-440: The main town and the site of its municipal council is the town of Holstebro . On 1 January 2007 Holstebro municipality was, due to Kommunalreformen ("The Municipal Reform" of 2007) , merged with existing Ulfborg-Vemb and Vinderup municipalities to form the new Holstebro municipality. Holstebro is also known for its infamous architecture style, and its architecture’s correlation to World War 2 . The town of Holstebro, has

30-522: A population of 34,241 (2011). It is situated on both sides of Storåen ("The Large Creek"). Holstebro is a member of the Douzelage twinning ring of towns. Holstebro's municipal council consists of 27 members, elected every four years. Below are the municipal councils elected since the Municipal Reform of 2007 . Holstebro is a member of the Douzelage , a town twinning association of towns across

45-940: Is a railway station serving the town of Holstebro in Jutland , Denmark . Holstebro station is a railway junction where the Vejle-Holstebro Line and the Esbjerg-Struer Line meet. The station was opened in 1866 with the opening of the Struer-Holstebro section of the Esbjerg-Struer Line. The station building was designed by the Danish architect Heinrich Wenck . It offers direct InterCityLyn services to Copenhagen operated by DSB as well as regional train services to Skjern , Fredericia , Aarhus and Struer operated by Arriva . The original station building from 1866

60-796: Is adjacent to the Holstebro Moto Cross track. The venue has hosted important events, including the Danish final as part of the qualifying rounds of the Speedway World Championship in 1994. A Danish national Scouting Jamboree took place near Holstebro in July 2012. Over 37,000 Scouts and Guides attended the event. Holstebro practices twinning on the municipal level. For the twin towns, see twin towns of Holstebro Municipality . Holstebro railway station Holstebro station ( Danish : Holstebro Banegård or Holstebro Station )

75-504: Is located to the north of the town center. Holstebro Idrætspark , located to the north-east of the town centre, is a multi-use sports complex. A stadium on the site is home to Holstebro BK , the town's football club who play in the 4th tier of Danish football , the Denmark Series . The site also features playing fields, beach volleyball courts and a sports hall. A tennis centre, including an indoor hall and seven outdoor courts, adjoins

90-536: The European Union . Holstebro also has one other twin town: Holstebro Holstebro is the main town in Holstebro Municipality , Denmark . The town, bisected by Storåen ("The Large Creek") and has a population of 37,220 (1 January 2024). The town arose at a ford by the creek, and later a bridge was erected. The name probably derives from holdested ved broen (lit, "a resting place by

105-738: The Holstebro Museum can be found in the town. The town holds an annual culture festival, the Holstebro Festive Week, in late summer. The Holstebro Hall, rebuilt in 1966, houses a music theatre, the Holstebro Convention and Culture Center (1991) and provides space for theatre presentations, concerts, exhibitions and conventions. More than 100 cultural events occur here every year, and the hall is visited by more than 100,000 people annually. The Jutland Dragoon Regiment ( Jydske Dragonregiment ), which can trace its history back to 1679 in

120-594: The bridge"). Holstebro was first mentioned in a letter from Bishop Thyge of Ribe in 1274. A large fire in 1552 destroyed many of the town's old buildings. On 11 February 1962 parts of Holstebro were hit by a high-end F3/T7 tornado . This was the most devastating tornado in Denmark's history & 3rd strongest. The tornado travelled 13 km with a max width of 500 meters. More than 100 homes were damaged or destroyed. Large brick apartments had their roof torn off and large parts of their third storey destroyed. A concrete barn

135-526: The manufacture of processed food, iron and machinery, wood and furniture, textiles and chemicals. Holstebro has a large network of pedestrian walkways ( gågader ) in the town centre either side of the River Storå . This area has a varied shopping environment, enhanced by outdoor sculptures and picturesque buildings, including the town church and the Town Hall. The first sculpture purchased by Holstebro Municipality

150-532: The qualification rounds of the 2013–14 EHF Women's Champions League , the highest level competition in Europe. The men's handball team won the Danish Handball Cup in 2008 and have finished third in the domestic league three times, most recently in 2008. They achieved third place in the men's 2012–13 EHF Cup . Both teams play at Gråkjær Arena , a 3,250 capacity hall which can also be used for concerts. The arena

165-481: The site and is the home of Holstebro Tennis Club. Holstebro RK play rugby union in the town. Canoeing and kayaking on the nearly 100 km (62 miles) long Storåen is popular during the summer and early autumn. It is allowed between 15 June and 31 October. Holstebro Speedway Klub is a motorcycle speedway team who compete in the Danish leagues. The Skave Speedway track is located about 16 kilometres east of Holestebro on Hesselåvej 41B (south of Skave) and

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180-492: The times of King Christian V , has made Holstebro its home since 1953. The regiment is Holstebro's largest place of work with more than 1,800 employees. Holstebro is served by Holstebro railway station . It is located on the Vejle-Holstebro and Esbjerg-Struer railway lines and offers direct InterCity services to Copenhagen and Struer and regional train services to Fredericia and Skjern . Team Tvis Holstebro

195-530: Was Alberto Giacometti 's sculpture "Maren on vehicle" purchased in 1966. Holstebro has a rich and varied cultural life. Between 1997 and 2009 it hosted the internationally recognized ballet company Peter Schaufuss Ballet and the town still hosts the performance art theatre Odin Teatret . Several museums, including the Holstebro Art Museum with its collection of Danish and international contemporary art, and

210-458: Was entirely destroyed with only one to two exterior walls still standing, and a mobile home was tossed into the air. Damage cost reached 14 million DKK as of 1962, or about 188.9 mil dkk as of 2022 On 10 August 1975, Holstebro recorded a temperature of 36.4 °C (97.5 °F), which is the highest temperature to have ever been recorded in Denmark. The town is a trading, industrial and cultural center in western Jutland . Industries include

225-510: Was founded in 2000 and play handball , representing Holstebro in the men's Danish Handball League and the Danish Women's Handball League . The women's team has won the Women's European Handball Federation cup twice, in 2012–2013 and 2014–2015 and were runner's up in 2010–2011. The team's best placing in the domestic league was 2nd in 2012–13 and, as a result, they competed in

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