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Stilling-Solbjerg Lake is situated in an East West going valley stretch about 5 km North East from Skanderborg.

The lake is about 7 km long and reaches all the way from the village Stilling (road 17...

Please notice: Serving only by appointment. Venge Klosterkro is neighbour to the famous Venge Church and Sophiendal Estate and was in her old days only a cottage with a...

Nørre Vissing Kro from 1801 is situated near hills, forests and lakes. The kro is untraditionally decorated with a personal touch and flair for detail, and the interior is given prominence by the flor...

The fauna in the area is influenced by the lake , the bogs and the meadows. Conmorants come on daily visits and greylags feed in the meadows.

The vantage point Fårbjerg (79 m) with its view over the...

The statue is raised in 1878 in memory of Niels Ebbensen and his men who fell at Nonnebjerg (north from Skanderborg) on the 2 of November 1340, during the battle of Skanderborg Castle. The memori...

Globe shaped sculpture in cement. Catlike motives glased in mosaic with bright colours. The sculpture was a gift from contractor Ole Sommer at the opening of the new Adelgade (main...

The memorial is standing beside the path along the lake in Dyrhaven. A large granite stone raised in memory of the heroic deed of Poul Langballe on the 22 of January 1901. Poul Langballe who live...

Beautiful white-washed roman church with a tower raised on stilts and porch from about the year 1200.
Inside the church epitaphs and gravestones for former vicars can be seen. You will also find a cru...

Dyreparken dates from approx. 1580 when the Danish King Frederik II owned the woods besides Skanderborg Castle (now The Royal Chapel of Skanderborg). He had the land fenced in and laid out as a royal ...

Ejer Baunehøj is the highest natural point in Denmark, 170.89 metres above sea level. A characteristic tower 13 metres high is placed on the top. The tower was built in 1924, as a memorial of the reun...

Sorte Sø (The Black Lake) is situated in the woods near Sølund south from Skanderborg towncenter.

There are marked footpaths all the way around Sorte Sø. One part of the path is like a wooden path m...

Skanderborgs gamescenter for the whole family. open everyday the whole year round.

8 international electronic bowlingalleys.

Lots of fun activities, oa. pool and slotmachines.

Relax in Café Pool wh...

Impressive white-washed church consisting of roman choir and nave with two late gothic extensions: a westward tower and a southward porch. The roman part is constructed in granite ashlars. 

Epitaph i...

Giant relieffrieze 'dagdrømmernes Jubelfest'(daydreamers party) on the wall of the gymnasium. The 2 meters high and 40 meters long wooden plate is painted with fresh colours. The w...

'Legende Børn' means 'playing children'. It is a nonfigurative bronce sculpture placed on a marble base created by Morten Nielsen. Revealed on the 10 of October 1980 and donated by...

Sophiendal, originally a three-winged half-timbered estate painted by the owner, the baron G. Rosenkranz in 1875.Over a period of 12 years the baron built the present main estate from red mo...

Swimming baths facilities:

- A kiosk which is open during the official opening hours. At the kiosk you can buy coffee, tea, juice, soda and candy.
- The swimming bath has events for both disabled, pr...

Ejer Baunehøj is the highest natural point in Denmark 170,89 m above sea level. On the top is a 13 m high tower which was raised in 1924 in memory of the reunion with South Jutland in 1920. The tower ...

The museum is beautifully situated in the old town of Skanderborg, near "Slotsbanken" and with a garden that goes all the way down to Lillesø, where you can enjoy lunch and the beautiful scenery.

The...

Beautifully situated Motel south of Skanderborg not far from Motorway E45.Nice rooms with TV, own bathroom, own entrance and parking space.You can make your own meals in joint kitc...

The sculpture "Queen Dagmars Boy" (made by Svend Lindhart (1898-1989))was inspired by the folk song about Queen Dagmar (app. 1186 - 1212) who lay on her sickbed in Ribe. When she felt death approachin...

Nonfigurative bronce sculpture by the multi artist Eva Sørensen. The schulpture is beautifully placed in a water bassin being as a natural part of the park area.Beautiful Skanderbo...

Skanderborg Søbad is situated in Dyreparken, close to hostel and hotel. Springboard, nice grass area with playground etc....

Audonicon is a school teaching according to the ideas of Rudolf Steiner. The beautiful building is made without straight lines in harmony with nature.Please call no. (00 45) 86 52 ...

Exceptionally picturesque church with a roman choir and nave in carved granite ashlars with a very fine play of colours.
Porch and tower have been added during the Late Middle Ages. The tower is a so-...

'Troldkællingen' situated at the turn into Dyrehaven. The troll with young ones is performed in cement by Elias Ølsgaard and donated by the brewery Ceres in 1957.Beautifu...

The Skanderborg Lakes are beautifully situated in the Lake District of Central Jutland.

The fishing here is outstanding and offers plenty of opportunities for a good catch.

Throughout the lakes, it...

In the townhall court behind the policestation stands a 2 meter high metal sculpture from 1973 made by the artist Ane Brøgger.Beautiful Skanderborg...

The church in Tåning is built at the highest point in the middle of the village.

From the cemetery is a beautiful view to the east beyond Tåning meadows, on to Skanderborg and to the north of Mossø ...

Walk in a wood that is planted in the shape of a tree.

The wood is named The Wood of the Crownprince because it was the danish Crownprince Frederik that planted the first tree.

You will find 54 dif...

Beautiful white chalked church with Roman choir and nave with late Cothic Western front wing and a small half-timbered "roof rider".Open all year from sunrise ringing to sunset ringing....

Hørning church was built in the late 1100-century.

In 2004/2005 the church completed a major restoration, where the tower room was involved in the church.

Today it stands simple, light and friendl...

Family camp-site directly at Skanderborg Lake. Well sheltered. A former orchard. Approx. 18 acres of land with many activities mostly for children. Mini market with a varied assort...

Roman choir and nave in granite stone (around 1175). The porch has been added later. The tower is a replacement for an older tower which collapsed around 1800.
Beautiful altarpiece with late Gothic fi...

Experience a different, fun and challenging day in the wonderful world of mazes, and exercise your brain and legs.

Labyrinthia is a unique maze park containing 7 kinds of outdoor mazes and labyrinth...

AQUA Aquarium & Animal Park is an untraditional attraction in Silkeborg, which  opened in May 1993. Here you can see the rare freshwater otter - together with birds, fish, newts, frogs, insects and pl...

Silkeborg Angling Society was founded on the 3rd of March 1869 and is with its more than 2800 members, one of the greatest angler societies in Denmark. As far as good and varied fishing wate...

Askehøj Camping is a childfriendly campsite on the egde of the forest Linå Vesterskov, north of Julsø. An El Dorado for friends of the nature. This campsite has the forest as its neighbour, where ...

It is possible to book canoes/boats in advance all year round. ...

In Denmark's most beautiful beech forest by Himmelbjerget and the Silkeborg lakes, the training center Svejbæk Lund can offer several interesting and informal but professional facilities for meetings,...

In the workshop, which is located in the beautiful surroundings by Julsø and Himmelbjerget, you can see unique women's clothes made of flax, silk and wool. You will also find scarves, handbags, shawls...

Adventure trips and coorporation courses for groups and companies....

See eagles, hawks, falcons and owls in the new attraction in the Silkeborg-area: Silkeborg Rovfugleshow. (rovfugle = birds of pray)
During the entertaining and educational show you might also get the ...

Gi’ Den Gas Palads is an imaginative family edutainment centre with a lot of activities for the whole family. Here you can spend a lot of hours on playing, and the many activities will both challenge ...

The butique Kombination sells clothing from Maria Maruschca and Klok among others. As well as art, handy craft and jewelry from Ginette Wien, Gerd Baarstrøm and Flemming Poulsen just to mention some...

Bask in the tropical climate at Dayz Søhøjlandet's swimming centre. On at hot summer's day - or when the snow is falling outside the window. Big and small alike enjoy a dip, a spa bath, a trip down th...

7 cottages for renting. The houses are well maintaned, and lies in a fascinating forest area towards the River Saltan Å close to the River Gudenåen - Denmarks largest river.

Galgebakkens B&B is situated by the historic gallows (Galgebakken) and Gl. Rye Mill close to the preserved heather moors east of Sct. Sørens Church. Rig...

At the tourist office on Himmelbjerget, we look forward to welcoming you to our scenic Lakelands. Find inspiration for walks, cycle tours and trips on the lakes and let us guid you to exactly the...

The monument of Leopold Budde, the first principal of the approved school of Himmelbjerggaarden, was unveiled on August 27, 1905. The inscription reads: 'L. Budde, a patron of the children, ...