Outdoor Activities in the Lake District
Silkeborg and Denmarks Lake District Søhøjlandet are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Silkeborg is known as Denmark's Outdoor Capital, and for good reason. You can choose from a range of exciting outdoor activities, such as mountain biking, serene hikes, fishing, rowing, kayaking and more.
Silkeborg is a true paradise for those who love hiking, exploring nature on two wheels, going on peaceful canoe and kayak trips, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming and generally being active in and with nature.
Find our tips for hiking, cycling routes, water experiences and other fun outdoor activities below.
Hiking in Silkeborg
In Silkeborg, nature is always close by, and every hike offers new experiences all year round – from the light green forest floor in spring to the golden colours of autumn. Lace up your hiking boots and explore a landscape that invites you to relax, reflect and enjoy adventure.
Do you love hiking and want to have a great trip with your children, where everyone thinks hiking is fantastic? Then find ten great tips here on how to prepare.
Cycling in and around Silkeborg
Pedal through deep forests, open heathlands and cosy urban environments, and feel how nature changes character along the way. A varied landscape awaits you with winding forest roads, MTB routes, quiet country roads and beautiful routes along lakes and streams. Whether you are into relaxed family trips, scenic electric bike adventures or challenging hills, the area offers cycling experiences in a class of their own.
Silkeborg BikePark is Silkeborg's MTB "playground". The park's different tracks are each marked with a color that tells you the complexity of the track.
When visiting Silkeborg and wishing to take advantage of the many outdoor activities, you can also change clothes in the luxurious changing rooms and use the toilet and shower facilities at Silkeborg Trailcenter - every day between 6.00 am and 10.00 pm.
In and on the water
With Silkeborg's lakes and streams as a natural playground, it is obvious to experience the area from the water. Here you will find some of Denmark's most beautiful water experiences – from peaceful canoe and kayak trips to SUP, swimming and relaxing sailing trips on the sparkling lake surfaces. Whether you are looking for speed and adventure or peace and nature, there is room for it all.
Find the best swimming lakes in and around Silkeborg
Silkeborg Langsø and Brassø are ideal places for a wonderful trip on a SUP board.
But – you can also...
But you can also find experiences where laughter, competition and challenges take centre stage. Test your balance in the treetops, take a round on well-maintained fairways – try your hand at football golf, beat your friends at a game of mini golf – all in the midst of the beautiful nature of Central Jutland.
Klatreparken Silkeborg gives you wild and challenging climbing experiences and hours of entertaining. Are you ready to explore the different levels of difficulty and challenge yourself?
Iller Hinderbahn is a fun obstacle course just outside Silkeborg. There's plenty of fun for the whole family - completely free.
Indelukkets minigolf offers exciting and fun courses for minigolf. Enjoy a day with the family surrounded by the beautiful nature.
Make your way to the Museum Jorn and play a game of trialectic football - a football game with three goals, invented by the renowned artist Asger Jorn back in the 60s.
Try the course in Silkeborg Ry Golf Club, it's an international championship course placed in beautiful surroundings near Gudenaaen. Silkeborg Ry Golf Club is where nature experiences, relaxed club environment and golf at international level go up in a higher unity.
Challenge yourself at Himmelbjerg Golg Club's 18 hole course, in hilly terrain with streams and Denmark's highest golf course.
And much more
But you can also go to a museum, visit the AQUA aquarium or visit the tropical water park Landal - and much more.
