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Swimming Lakes in the Aarhus Region

There is something extremely special about going swimming in a fresh water lake, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

Go for a swim in Hald Lake by Viborg
Photo: Jesper Maagaard
Almindsø - A paradise for water lovers in the Lake District
Photo: Bo Nørgaard© Silkeborg Kommune

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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Nørresøbadet in Viborg
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Nørresøbadet in Viborg

Nørresøbadet in viborg is a charming lake bath located at Nørresø in the heart of Viborg, offering delightful experiences and activities all year round.
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Badebro ved Lyndsø søbad i Silkeborg i Søhøjlandet
Photo: Silkeborg Kommune

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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Brassø, part of the Silkeborg Lakes
Photo: Bo Nørgaard

Brassø, part of the Silkeborg Lakes

Discover Brassø near Silkeborg, part of the impressive Silkeborg Lakes in the scenic Lake District Søhøjlandet. Brassø offers a cosy, child-friendly beach, but also plenty of other water activities such as kayaking, canoeing and great SUP experiences.
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Badebro ved Hald Sø
Photo: Jesper Maagaard

The bathing lake Hald Sø in Dollerup near Viborg

The lake Hald Sø in Viborg is one of Denmark's deepest and most beautiful lakes - ideal for a refreshing dip in scenic surroundings close to forests and manor houses.
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The Lake Fussing Sø
Photo: Jakob Lerche

The Lake Fussing Sø

Fussing Sø is one of Denmark's largest and deepest lakes and is located in the centre of Fussingø National Nature Park. The water is clean and clear, and there is a bathing jetty on the lakeshore in the beautiful natural surroundings.
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Tange Sø Summer
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Tange Sø

Tange Sø is the largest artificial lake in Denmark and it's a good place for swimming.
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Get a Swimming Lake Overview

Here, you will find an overview of every bathing lake in the Aarhus Region, or you can have them shown to you on a map.

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Lakeside Bath in Almind Lake by Silkeborg

Swimming Lakes in the Aarhus Region

Photo: Roar Paaske