Braedstrup: A Breath of Fresh Air, Braedstrup, Denmark

Brædstrup, a small town in the Kystlandet region of Denmark has been cleverly transformed from a railway station to a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.

Between 1899 and 1968 Brædstrup was a station on the railway line between Horsens and Silkeborg. Banetorvet or the Railway Square, reflected its importance as a commercial centre. Since the last train passed through the town radical changes have been made and the centre of town has now been incorporated into a large public park, Folkeparken or People’s Park and features a large neon-lit play area.

Buildings that were essential to the running of a railway through Brædstrup have been given a new lease of life. The Old Post Office has been beautifully renovated and is now occupied by a top class restaurant, Det Gamle Posthus. Diners on the first floor can watch the chefs working in the kitchen. When the weather is good the terrace at the front of the building is perfect for dining outside. The old station building is now and private residence. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).