When the heather blooms
Enjoy the blooming heather carpet in beautiful late summer colours when nature really bursts out in autumn. And in the Aarhus Region in particular, you'll find many places where you can see the beautiful flowering heather in the autumn colours of an impressive sea dressed in purple.
Photo: Per Bille
In addition to heather, the Danish heaths are also home to bog bilberries, wild blueberries, lingonberries and blackberries. Here you are welcome to eat and pick for your own use.
Where and when is the heather most beautiful?
The heather blooms from July through September. Below you can see where you can find the fragrant purple carpets.
Photo: Janne Kragh Pedersen
Dollerup Hills in Central Jutland
Dollerup Bakker is a magnificent nature area in Central Jutland, 10 kilometres south of Viborg. The heather-clad hills are located by the village of Dollerup, and this is also where you'll find Hald Sø, one of Denmark's deepest lakes.
Photo: Helene Møller© VisitAarhus
Sindbjerg and Stoubjerg
Sindbjerg and Stoubjerg are the names of two heather-clad peaks, located in a stunning heathland north of Sejs - approximately 5 km south-east of Silkeborg.
Photo: Sarah Green
The desert Ørkenen at Anholt
On the small island of Anholt is Northern Europe’s largest low-lying heath, Ørkenen (the desert). Put on your walking shoes and explore Ørkenen’s impressive expanses, weather-beaten nature, and rare plants.
Photo: Susanne Meilgaard
Mols Bjerge National Park
Mols Bjerge National Park in Denmark offers a fantastic and varied nature consisting of a large part of the Danish nature types, but also some of Denmark's rarest nature. Mols Bjerge is located on Djursland and its hallmark is the extraordinary Ice Age landscape, where humans have lived for millennia.
Photo: Jesper Maagaard
Kongenshus Memorial Park
Kongenshus Memorial Park is one of Denmarks most beautiful and distinctive wildlife areas. The heath is a fascinating experience not only when the heather blossoms, but all year round.
Photo: Randers Kommune
The Hills of Læsten Bakker
Læsten Bakker is a hilly area just 14 km west of Randers that is the largest protected area around Randers. The rolling terrain is perfect for a hike, during which you are sure to enjoy the view of Skalsådalen and the woodlands of Fussingø.
