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Welcome to Ikast-Brande

You can use this page to find an overview of relevant information to help you settle in Ikast-Brande. Welcome!

9 June 2021

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    Welcome by the mayor

    Psst... Prefer information in Danish? You can also find information and welcome activities in Danish. Go to Danish welcome page

    Mayor Ib Lauritsen welcomes you to the municipality

    Welcome to your new local area

    At the Danish version of the website you find descriptions of towns and villages in Ikast-Brande with:

    • Contact person(s) in your local town who know the area
    • Links to local websites and groups on social media
    • Maps with overview of the area
    • And more

    Find your town and read more (in Danish). Visit Besøg byerne (translates to: Visit the towns)

    Introduction to local welcome activities

    All new citizens in Ikast-Brande Municipality receive a welcome letter via mail or e-boks. Some towns have additional welcome activities. The local community groups have a big share in this welcome. 

    Find an overview of additional welcome activities in the list below. 

    Local welcome and welcome packages

    Welcome to Blåhøj

    The community of Blåhøj organises many events - among others cafés and communal eatings. 

    Get to know the town and find a contact person in the local community group at the Danish version of the website. 

    Visit the towns 

    Welcome to Bording

    The local community group in Bording welcomes newcomers at specific newcomer events.  

    Get to know the town and find a contact person in the local community group at the Danish version of the website. 

    Visit the towns 

    Welcome to Brande

    Newcomers with address in postcode 7330 Brande can pick up a welcome package from the association Brande City. The package is handed out at Sydbank, Torver 1. Sydbank is open Monday to Friday from 10-16, Thursday 10-17. 

    Please show the welcome letter as documentation.

    Find an overview of events in Brande at the event calendar at www.brande.dk.

    Get to know the town and find a contact person in the local community group at the Danish version of the website. 

    Visit the towns

    Welcome to Engesvang

    The local community group in Engesvang welcomes newcomers at specific newcomer events.  

    Get to know the town and find a contact person in the local community group at the Danish version of the website to learn more. 

    Visit the towns 

    Welcome to Ikast

    Get to know the town at the Danish version of the website. 

    Visit the towns

    Welcome to Isenvad

    Newcomers in Isenvad receive a welcoming folder with information about the town along with free admission to the annual town fair.  

    Get to know the town and find a contact person in the local community group at the Danish version of the website to learn more. 

    Visit the towns 

    Welcome to Nørre Snede

    Newcomers with address in postcode 8766 Nørre Snede can pick up a welcome package. The package is handed out at Nørre Snede Library. 

    Please show the welcome letter as documentation.

    Get to know the town at the Danish version of the website. 

    Visit the towns

    Prefer information in Danish?

    You can also find information and welcome activities in Danish. 

    International networks and activities

    Join local networks and make friends in Ikast-Brande.  

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    Live and work in Central Denmark

    Find open jobs, join events, learn more about Denmark and share your story as an ambassador. Visit HEADSTART Career

    Visit Herning App Explore

    App: VisitHerning Explore

    Download the VisitHerning Explore app for inspiration to events in your new local area. The app covers Herning and Ikast-Brande Municipalities.

    Waste and recycling

    Learn more about sorting your household waste and how to use the recycling centres in Ikast-Brande Municipality.
    The Brande Route

    Sightseeing in Ikast-Brande

    Ikast-Brande Municality is located in the middle of Central Denmark. Enjoy the forests, the heath or go fishing in the fine fishing waters.
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    Public libraries

    The municipality’s six libraries are open with or without staff. If unstaffed, you access with your yellow health insurance card. See the video and visit the library to register.
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    International networks and activities

    The Herning and Ikast-Brande municipalities have a very active international community where people meet and friendships grow.
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    Active leisure and associations in Ikast-Brande

    Active leisure and the vast variety of associations in Ikast-Brande Municipality are excellent places for networking and practicing the Danish language.

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    Schools

    Ikast-Brande is proud to host a full continuum of accredited international education possibilities for our ex-patriate parents and their children. A choice can be made between the International School Ikast-Brande (ISIB) offering the Cambridge Int. Curriculum, and Ikast-Brande Gymnasium, offering the IB Diploma Program for the older students. Parents can also choose one of the Danish local schools and learn Danish at Sprogcenter Midt.
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    Learn Danish

    You are invited to Danish lessons shortly after arrival in Denmark. Please note: The education period starts automatically two months after receiving the invitation, so pause the offer if you wish to wait.

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    Job search

    Citizens in Ikast-Brande Muncipality can contact the Job Centre for guidance. Visit Headstart Career for job openings in English in the area.
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    Day care in Ikast-Brande

    Ikast-Brande Municipality offers childcare guarantee within the municipality for children aged 0 to 5 years old.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How to obtain MitID, exchange foreign driving license or open a bank account? Questions are many when arriving in Denmark.
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    Public transport in Ikast-Brande

    All internal buses in Ikast-Brande Municipality are free. These buses cover school bus operation and daily transport to and from the towns of the municipality.
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    Leisure time activities

    Explore your new home region and find networks and activities for your leisure time in Ikast-Brande.