Tinghuset
Tinghuset in Herning is a remarkable building where justice and history meet in Gothic style. More than a functional courthouse and prison, it is a cultural landmark that reflects the city’s growth and values through time.
Tinghuset, located on Østergade in Herning, was built in 1893–94 as the city’s third courthouse. Designed by architects Claudius August Wiinholt and Andreas Hagerup, the building carries a neo-Gothic style with a castle-like expression.
The red brick façade rests on a granite base and is adorned with pointed arches, stepped gables, decorative cornices, and arched window details. Its slate roof with dormers and roof windows gives the structure an impressive and timeless character.
The building is arranged in two wings that meet at a right angle. The main wing once held the courtroom and offices, while the side wing still serves as a prison.
Listed as a protected building in 1982, Tinghuset stands today as an important cultural symbol for Herning. It reflects how the city’s legal and administrative functions took shape during a time of growth. The building also connects to Herning’s museum history, as the first collections of the local museum were housed here in 1896.