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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

Lake Almindsø near Silkeborg is one of Denmark’s cleanest lakes. There is no agriculture nearby or polluting drainage into the lake and it is a popular bathing lake with two large pools, Østre and Vestre (east and west), and several smaller bathing spots.
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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 near Almindsø in Silkeborg is known as one of Denmark's cleanest lakes. The two impressive round bathing bridges next to each other offer both a children's pool and facilities such as changing rooms, benches, toilets, and a sauna.
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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 near Silkeborg in Denmark, which also includes Borre Sø and Brassø.
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Silkeborg Langsø
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Silkeborg Langsø

Silkeborg Langsø is an oasis in the heart of Silkeborg town. The lake is surrounded by the city, lush forests and beautiful villas with gardens right down to the water. It's a popular place for those who want to combine great water activities with the many offers and vibrant atmosphere of city life.
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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 in and around Silkeborg, originating from an ice-formed depression from the Ice Age. Now you can enjoy the opportunity to swim and fish in this lovely lake.
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