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Beautiful swimming lakes along the Gudenå River

The lakes along the Gudenåen river are a refreshing treasure in the Danish landscape, inviting you to enjoy outdoor adventures in both summer and winter. In these scenic oases, you have a unique opportunity to enjoy the fantastic combination of crystal clear water and surrounding nature.

Badning i søbadet i Almindsø
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Almindsø - A paradise for water lovers in the Lake District
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Almindsø - A paradise for water lovers in the Lake District

Almindsø is one of Silkeborg's most popular bathing lakes, with several different opportunities for a fresh dip.

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Swimming lake Østre Søbad im Lake District
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Swimming lake Østre Søbad im Lake District

The Lake Bath Østre Søbad by Almindsø, close to Silkeborg, is one of Denmark's cleanest lakes. There are two impressive round bathing bridges right next to each other, with a children's pool and facilities such as changing rooms, beautiful benches, toilets, and a sauna.

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Vestre Søbad Almindsø
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Swimming lake Vestre Søbad im Lake District

Vestre Søbad is located at Lake Almindsø, one of the cleanest lakes in Denmark.

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Tange Sø
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Tange Sø

Lake Tange Sø contains the species perch, pike, walleye, whitefish, eel, trout, bream and roach. There is a chance of catching burbot and tench.

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Julsø
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The Lake Julsø by Silkeborg

Julsø is the largest out of the three Himmelbjerg-lakes, which also includes Borre Sø and Brassø. 

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Silkeborg Langsø
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Silkeborg Langsø

Silkeborg Langsø is a beautiful shallow lake, situated in the heart of Silkeborg city center.

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Badebro ved Lyndsø søbad i Silkeborg i Søhøjlandet
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Lyngsø, a city lake in the heart of Silkeborg

The lake Lyngsø is one of the beautiful lakes of Silkeborg, which originates from an ice age-formed kettle hole. In recent years, the lake has undergone extensive restoration to improve the environment and water quality.

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