Randers is an ancient municipality located in East Jutland, Denmark. It is known as the "City of Short Hills" due to its landscape dominated by low hills and shallow valleys. With approximately 60,000 people, Randers is home to several historical sites that form part of its cultural scene.
Randers was founded as a market town in 1246. It was the location of Denmark's first railway in 1850, and today the city holds one of the largest ports in the country.
Randers holds the Arrangør Festival every September, celebrating all the local songwriters and performers. The city also has an array of attractions, including the Old Town Hall, pedestrianized streets, art galleries, and the famous Randers Rainforest.
Randers also boasts numerous educational institutions, such as the University College Southern Denmark and primary and secondary schools. Additionally, several festivals are held annually in the city, including the Føtex Musik Festival and the Randers Rock Festival.
Randers is home to numerous parks and recreation areas, including Foreningen Ældre i Randers, a park for the elderly, the Fur Museum, and the Aquarium & Reptile Zoo. Additionally, the city has a number of sporting facilities and courses, such as the Randers Adventure Park and the Randers Fjord Golf Course.
Randers can also be considered an industrial center, home to many chemical, manufacturing, and technology companies. Randers has the highest density of robots in Europe, making it home to the continent's most automated industrial robots per capita.
Randers hosted the Danish Tour de France every summer, where professional cyclists would cycle through the city and its surrounding area. The race drew in thousands of spectators and was televised nationally.
The city is also home to the Randers Art Museum, which holds a large collection of works from local and international artists. The museum is also home to the Museum of Comparative Religion, which showcases the city's history and social development.
Nearby to Randers is the National Museum of Denmark, which houses a large number of artifacts from Denmark's history and cultural heritage. The museum also houses the National Library of Denmark, the largest library in the country.
Randers is also known for its gastronomic scene, with local restaurants such as Nordisk Spisehus offering high-quality cuisine for its visitors. Additionally, the city holds an Oktoberfest every September, where locals and visitors can enjoy a variety of traditional Danish beers.
Randers is well-connected with the rest of Denmark: it is only a few hours drive away from the capital city of Copenhagen, and Sjællands Odde Railway station provides direct access to the city via regular train services.
