Sightseeing/nature
Sindbjerg Stoubjerg is quite different than other nature experiences in Silkeborg as it is heathland. 2 hills covered in heather. A beautiful place in the summer/late summer.
Sindbjerg
Sindbjerg Stoubjerg is quite different than other nature experiences in Silkeborg as it is heathland. 2 hills covered in heather. A beautiful place in the summer/late summer.
Park at the top and enjoy the view of the lake, and walk down to the water (and up again) for a nice hike.
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Himmelberg
HimmelbjergvejPark at the top and enjoy the view of the lake, and walk down to the water (and up again) for a nice hike.
Beautiful place for a walk (approx. 4km around the lake) or a swim and sunbathing. The most popular lake in Silkeborg, so if you prefer it private this is not for you.
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Almind Lake
Beautiful place for a walk (approx. 4km around the lake) or a swim and sunbathing. The most popular lake in Silkeborg, so if you prefer it private this is not for you.
Beautiful place for a walk or a swim. We always went there when the kids were younger as the water is very clean and nice to swim in. There is also a place with benches where you can enjoy your own food. If you walk around the lake it is a 3km walk.
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Slåensø
Beautiful place for a walk or a swim. We always went there when the kids were younger as the water is very clean and nice to swim in. There is also a place with benches where you can enjoy your own food. If you walk around the lake it is a 3km walk.
The oldest building in Silkeborg (1767). You can see Tollundmanden who is more than 2000 year old.
Museum Silkeborg station
The oldest building in Silkeborg (1767). You can see Tollundmanden who is more than 2000 year old.
Art museum, but also a really beautiful place for a walk. The park has approx. 40 sculptures. You can bring your own food and have a picnic in the park.
The place has an interesting history. From 1883-1983 a health resort. From 1943-45 the nazi headquarter in Denmark. Also used as a refugee camp. Since 1992 it has worked as an art museum.
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Kunstzentrum
40 GjessøvejArt museum, but also a really beautiful place for a walk. The park has approx. 40 sculptures. You can bring your own food and have a picnic in the park.
The place has an interesting history. From 1883-1983 a health resort. From 1943-45 the nazi headquarter in Denmark. Also used as a refugee camp. Since 1992 it has worked as an art museum.
Lovisehøj
Beautiful view. Nice and quiet
Hjejlen is the world's oldest coal-fired steamer (1861).
You can sail to Himmelbjerget while you enjoy the beautiful nature.
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Hjejleselskabet
2 SejsvejHjejlen is the world's oldest coal-fired steamer (1861).
You can sail to Himmelbjerget while you enjoy the beautiful nature.
Go for a swim. A perfect place if you have small children, as the trees gives a bit of shade.
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Knudhule Strand, Knudsø
Go for a swim. A perfect place if you have small children, as the trees gives a bit of shade.
This is our favorite view point, and a nice place to go for a walk. You can see Himmelbjerget from the other side. You can walk all the way to Laven and back again. An approx. 1 hour walk. When you get to Laven stop at the antiquarian for an ice cream or a cup of coffee (typically open on Saturdays and when the owner feels like it 😉) https://www.lavenantikvariat.dk
Gammelkol
MøgeløvejThis is our favorite view point, and a nice place to go for a walk. You can see Himmelbjerget from the other side. You can walk all the way to Laven and back again. An approx. 1 hour walk. When you get to Laven stop at the antiquarian for an ice cream or a cup of coffee (typically open on Saturdays and when the owner feels like it 😉) https://www.lavenantikvariat.dk
In Laven there is a nice small place at the lake where you can go for a swim. Go to the train station in Laven and cross the railway tracks. Go left on the gravel path. When you get to the boats and a small “Beach” follow the gravel path a bit further. On the right you will find a small opening and a small bench. It is for you if you don’t like a crowded beach, but just want to go for a nice swim.
If you prefer a more crowded place and a place for sunbathing Almind sø is a good place to go.
Laven is a cozy small city with a nice view over the lake.
Laven
In Laven there is a nice small place at the lake where you can go for a swim. Go to the train station in Laven and cross the railway tracks. Go left on the gravel path. When you get to the boats and a small “Beach” follow the gravel path a bit further. On the right you will find a small opening and a small bench. It is for you if you don’t like a crowded beach, but just want to go for a nice swim.
If you prefer a more crowded place and a place for sunbathing Almind sø is a good place to go.
Laven is a cozy small city with a nice view over the lake.
Sport
Silkeborg Bikepark
An MTB playground 😊
Nordskoven
Good for mountainbiking
Vesterskov
Good for mountainbiking
If you are into a challenge and an active holiday, this is the place. They have more than 90 activities (3-20 meter high), 35 ziplines and a free fall from 13 meter. It is placed next to the bike park. Open on weekends and holidays.
Klatreparken Silkeborg
If you are into a challenge and an active holiday, this is the place. They have more than 90 activities (3-20 meter high), 35 ziplines and a free fall from 13 meter. It is placed next to the bike park. Open on weekends and holidays.
Music
Riverboat Jazz Festival
72 PapirfabrikkenRegatta Silkeborg
19 Søndergadehttps://www.silkeborg.com/silkeborg/explore/regatta-silkeborg-gdk1117696
Hede Rytmer
9 Åhave AlléA local favorite
Art
Art Museum Asger Jorn. Also nice to go for a walk in the area (it is near the water/boats) For the children there is also a nice playground and mini golf
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Silkeborg Kunstmuseum
7-9 GudenåvejArt Museum Asger Jorn. Also nice to go for a walk in the area (it is near the water/boats) For the children there is also a nice playground and mini golf
ARoS Aarhus Art Museum
2 Aros AlléKunstzentrum
40 GjessøvejMadscenen
A cozy hidden place where you can get a cup of coffee and a cake or share some food for lunch.
Pladeshoppen was the place to buy records in the old days and now it is transformed into a coffee shop/cafe.
Pladeshoppen - kaffe & spisebar
A cozy hidden place where you can get a cup of coffee and a cake or share some food for lunch.
Pladeshoppen was the place to buy records in the old days and now it is transformed into a coffee shop/cafe.
A nice place to eat! They have an award for the best hamburger sandwich (covered in brown sauce) Try that one! They only have this particular meal for lunch though. They also have traditional danish ‘smørrebrød’.
Panorama Mad & Vin
A nice place to eat! They have an award for the best hamburger sandwich (covered in brown sauce) Try that one! They only have this particular meal for lunch though. They also have traditional danish ‘smørrebrød’.
Green Habits
If you are in Silkeborg and just need a salad or sandwich this is the place 👍🏻
Cafe K Silkeborg
6 C TværgadeA nice place for a brunch
If we want good sushi, we go to Aarhus. Byens sushi and siam sushi A+ (in the center of Aarhus) are our favorites.
Atami sushi in Silkeborg is also an ok alternative if you don’t want to go to Aarhus.
All of them have all you can eat sushi 😊
Byens Sushi
If we want good sushi, we go to Aarhus. Byens sushi and siam sushi A+ (in the center of Aarhus) are our favorites.
Atami sushi in Silkeborg is also an ok alternative if you don’t want to go to Aarhus.
All of them have all you can eat sushi 😊