Hovedgård

Hovedgård
Hovedgård Station
Hovedgård
Location in Denmark
Hovedgård
Hovedgård (Denmark Central Denmark Region)
Coordinates: 55°56′43″N 09°57′36″E / 55.94528°N 9.96000°E / 55.94528; 9.96000
CountryDenmark
RegionMid Jutland (Midtjylland)
MunicipalityHorsens
Founded12th century
Area
  Urban
1.7 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2025)
  Urban
2,355
  Urban density1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi)
Postal code
8732
Area code(+45) 7
Websitewww.hovedgaard.dk

Hovedgård is a town in East Jutland with a population of 2,355 (2025), located in the Central Jutland Region, part of Horsens Municipality. The town is located in Ørridslev Parish. Previously, Hovedgård was a railway town between Skanderborg and Horsens.

The town is in all probability named after the manor of Great Hovedgård which is close by. Inside the town you will find Tornbjerg Wood. A few kilometers to the southwest is Ørridslev church, which dates from the 12th century. Hovedgård has an active community and club environment and is particularly known for its music. Hovedgård School Orchestra celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2012.

The town is located 13 kilometers north of Horsens, 16 kilometers south of Skanderborg and 35 kilometers southwest of Aarhus.