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The name probably derives from holdested ved broen (lit, "a resting place by 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.
Holstebro, city, western Jutland, Denmark, on the Storå (Big River), southwest of Viborg. It stands on the site of a prehistoric settlement that commanded a crossing of the Storå. First mentioned in 1274, most of old Holstebro was destroyed by fires in the 17th and 18th centuries.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
I 1274 nævnes Holstebro første gang ved navn i et brev fra biskop Thyge af Ribe. Udtrykket "Et vadested ved Storåen" blev til et ”holdested ved broen” - og heraf måske navnet HOLSTEBRO. De ældste købstadsrettigheder kendes ikke, da det ældste privilegiebrev gik tabt ved én af de mange brande i 1552.
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 main town in the municipality is also called Holstebro and here visitors can walk along pedestrian-friendly streets lined with unique shops and decorated with numerous sculptures that are all integral monuments in town.
Holstebro is a town located in Western Denmark, known for its rich history and cultural heritage. It is situated in the region of Central Jutland and has a population of around 36,000 people. Holstebro is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene and hosts a number of festivals throughout the year, including the famous Holstebro Festuge.
Holstebro’s cultural profile remains in other words inextricably linked with modern art. Holstebro Kunstmuseum opened on 5 May 1967, and is today an independent, state-recognised institution operating under the Danish Museum Act.
