Scandic Bygholm Park - Horsens - Denmark

A manor house hotel set within the charming Bygholm Park near central Horsens.

The town of Horsens in Eastern Jutland has a long and proud history, the remains of King Erik Menved's Castle are just a short walk from the hotel and stand as testament to this.  If you fancy a bit of a walk and want to explore the some of Horsens prehistory you can visit Passage Grave "Jættestuen" a huge Neolithic burial chamber, but remember to take a torch.  

For such a modestly sized town there's plenty of museums; the Glud Museum closer to the heart of the town gives you an understanding of Denmark's rural past and has the oldest dated farmhouse in Denmark.  There's also Horsens Museum of Art and Horsens Museum.  The surrounding is area dotted with churches which range from positively modern to the more classical Danish styles.  There's also plenty of beaches on the surrounding area of Horsens fjord. 

The hotel is also a great base for annual festivals that are held in the town like the European Medieval Festival in August or the "Crime Fair" (crime fiction, not actual criminals fortunately) which takes place at the end of March. 

If you want to see more more of the surrounding area without jumping in your car or ordering a cab.  Why not borrow a bicycle (free of charge) from reception and explore the local area.  

In terms of business meetings, conferences, exhibitions and product launches the hotel is an ideal location.  It's easily accessible,  the hotel has space enough for 600 delegates or attendees for a day or evening function or conference.  There are meeting rooms of every possible size.  

There's plenty for kids at the hotel, there's a play room which includes play modules, an air hockey table and table football.  And while your kids mess about with the distractions and activities, you can enjoy Scandic's child policy which means for kids under 13, their stay is free at the hotel.  

There's a gym, which has free weights, Swiss balls, treadmills and a cross-trainer, so whatever your fitness regime, you won't need to neglect it while at the hotel.  If you want to work up a sweat with less exertion, or after a decent work-out there is the hotel sauna, which will help you to take it easy.  

For guests who need additional help getting around there are rooms for the disabled which include, widened doors, vibrating alarm clock and a height adjustable bed.  Guide dogs also receive a warm welcome at the hotel.  

There's a shop within the hotel, which helps makes things that little bit more convenient.  

There is free wireless internet access, available through out the hotel.

The hotel has 60 free parking outdoor spaces for guests.

Facilities Disabled Access Children Welcome Internet Access Meeting Facilities Exhibition Facilities Conference Facilities Corporate Entertainment Facilites

No. Rooms 142

Capacity

In terms of the environment the Scandic hotel are ahead of the pack in most areas of their environmental policy.  All staff are trained to be environmentally concious in all their duties whilst at the hotel, there is an appointed member of staff to ensure all elements of the environmental policy are adhered to as well as working with staff on improving their environmental impact.  Overall measures taken by the hotel include a construction and maintenance policy which includes use of non-toxic materials, recyclable materials used wherever possible.  Waste management is given short thrift at the hotel, all forms of it being sorted into as many as 22 categories and.  Water and energy waste is managed through out the hotel. 

• Currently Without an Award for Sustainability

The Havestuen restaurant is quite a dining experience from the moment you walk through the door, you'd be forgiven for thinking you've stepped into the late 1700s, as the rooms walls and ceiling have remained unchanged since that time.  The cuisine on offer is Nordic in style and taste with some modern touches thrown in.  The restaurant has access as well as views to the grounds, in the summer it is possible to sit out and enjoy the beautiful surrounding parkland.  The restaurant can cater to 60 seated guests.  The bar of the hotel is very relaxed, in part because of the large leather sofas that you can help you take the weight off your feet.  The bar serves speciality coffee, wine and cocktails.  You can also order bar snacks, or order from the restaurant menu.  There is also room service, which can bring whatever you desire from the room service menu.  Breakfast is included in the cost of your stay.