[2] At an early stage the city extended along the old road and another parallel to the main street.

The railway closed in 1969, but the town still has significance as a hub for bus services.

The church, school and most shops are in the middle of the city linked to the main street, Søndergade-Nørregade.

In recent years Bække has experienced an increase in tourism, based on the Hærvejen route and the river Holme Å.

The square at the bus station has also been redeveloped with a modern sculpture by Niels Aage Schmidt symbolizing the Hærvejen.