Hadsten

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HADSTEN

Region : Midtjylland
Amt (until 2007) : Århus (until 1970 Randers)
Additions : 1970 Laurbjerg-Lerbjerg (partly), Lyngå, Nørre Galten-Vissing, Vitten-Haldum-Hadsten (partly), Voldum-Rud, Ødum-Hadbjerg
Incorporated into : 2007 Favrskov

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms were registered in 1974.

The arms show a horse head, as the area was well known for its horse breeding. The three water mill wheels, symbolise the many (former) water mills in the area.