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Giro d´Italia in Herning 2012

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Giro d´Italia 2012

About the event

In 2012 the toughest and most beautiful race starts in Denmark. The first and second stages of Giro d’Italia starts 5th of May in Herning. The third and final stage in Denmark will be in Horsens.

The Giro d’Italia will be visiting Scandinavia for the first time ever.

Facts about Giro d’Italia:

- 800 mill TV wievers from 165 countries
- 22 TV-stations broadcast live in 123 countries
- 198 riders in 21 stages fights for pink jersey

Practical Information

Friday 4th May
Team presentation in the centre of Herning

Saturday 5th May
Giro d´Italia - Cycling for all (amateur race)

Saturday 5th May
1st stage - an individual time trial of 8,7 km in Herning

Map - Stage 1

GPS coordinates - Stage 1

Route description - Stage 1

Sunday 6th May
2nd stage - 206 km - is held with start and finish in Herning

Map - Stage 2

GPS coordinates - Stage 2

Route description - Stage 2

Monday 7th May
3rd stage - 190 km - is held with start and finish in Horsens

Map - Stage 3

GPS coordinates - Stage 3

Route description - Stage 3

Parking during Giro d'Italia in Herning

Watch the Giro d´Italia 2012 video here:

Listen to the Giro-song 'Beautiful Italy' with Malene Mortensen

You can download the song on itunes

Accommodation

Accommodation in lovely settings

Herning offers a wide range of accommodation, no mather if you prefer to be spoiled and pampered in a nice hotel or if you want to relax close to the nature.

If you wish accommodation you are welcome to contact our ConventionBureau - telephone number +45 9627 2235 or book online

Hotels & Inns
Private Accommodation (B&B)
Holiday Cottages & Flats
Camping Sites
Holiday Centres
Hostels

Transport/Parking

Transport

The connections to Herning are great, no mather if you need a plain, train or bus.
There are good bus connections from the centre of Herning and to all the events in MCH Messecenter Herning and Jyske Bank BOXEN.
To selected events special busses are driving between the centre of Herning and MCH.

Airplanes

Copenhagen Airports
Billund Airport (a 45 minutes drive to Herning)
Karup Airport (a 25 minutes drive to Herning)

Herning station (Banegårdspladsen 6 C)

DSB
Arriva

Bus

Midttrafik city busses in Herning
Linie 4 to MCH
Linie 6B to MCH

Taxa

Herning Taxa, telephone number: +45 9712 0777

Parking

Parking spaces in Herning during Giro d'Italia 2012

Restaurants

Dining in Herning

You will find a nice selection of dining experiences in Herning.

There are something for every taste, whether you want a light lunch or a greater gastronomic dinner.

You can find our cosy cafés and restaurants in the shopping street in Herning. But do not forget our hotels who also offers great experiences for every taste.

If you wish to dine close to the event you are going to, it is possible to dine in both MCH Messecenter Herning, MCH Herning Kongrescenter and Jyske Bank BOXEN.
Often it is necessary to book a table in advance.

Make the whole experience complete with a nice dinner, a cosy atmosphere and great company.

Restaurants in Herning

Restaurants in MCH

Inspiration

		Inspiration to great experiences in Herning Herning is a city with unique offers within culture, beautiful nature and amazing shopping possibilities. Museums, golf, canoe, angling, parks, buildings, entertainment, wellness and a lot more.
		Activities Attractions In the city Shopping DGI-Huset Herning

If you have any questions during Giro d'Italia you can call the hotline

Hotline Herning

+45 96288642
girostart2012@herning.dk

Hotline Horsens

+45 76291210
girostart2012@horsens.dk

Giro Start 2012 Herning
Programme 3rd - 7th May 2012
See the programme here

On Saturday 5th May, Herning will host the amateur race ”Giro d’Italia – Cycling for all”.

The race takes place on parts of the official route used for the 1st and 2nd stages of the Giro d’Italia Start 2012.

Read more about "Giro d´Italia - Cycling for all" on this site

VisitHerning is the tourist agency in Herning

Here you can get information about attractions, activities, accommodation, restaurants etc. in Herning.

VisitHerning opening hours

STAY IN THE LOOP IN HERNING AND HORSENS:

Information about the Giro-routes, programme and teams.

Check the Pink Zones, toilets, big screens and much more, during the Giro in Herning and Horsens.

Scan the code and download the VisitHerning app at App Store or Android Market.