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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

. Many of the lakes around the Aarhus Region are amazing for going swimming, and they are all popular excursion spots on beautiful summer days – or if you are up for a bit of winter swimming and an ice cold dip.

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

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

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Nørresøbadet in Viborg
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Nørresøbadet in Viborg

Nørresøbadet is a nice public beach at the lake "Nørresø" in Viborg.

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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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Brassø, part of the Silkeborg Lakes
Photo: Bo Nørgaard

Brassø, part of the Silkeborg Lakes

The area called “The Little Fish” (Translated from “De Små Fisk”) is located between the Silkeborg city center and the urban area of Sejs-Svejbæk.

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Badebro ved Hald Sø
Photo: Jesper Maagaard

The bathing lake Hald Sø in Dollerup near Viborg

The see Hald Sø in Viborg is a scenic swimming lake, known for its clear water and idyllic location. Perfect for a dip, picnic or walk in the forest and manor house environment.

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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 it is also an amazing place to go swimming. The water there is clean and clear, and the area is surrounded by vegetated hills planted with patches of forest.

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Tange Sø Summer
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Tange Sø

Tange Sø is the largest artificial lake in Denmark 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