The lakes in the Lake District
As its name indicates, the Lake District is home to a large number of lakes – some of which are among the cleanest in Denmark. The luxuriant landscape surrounding the lakes of the Lake District provides great conditions for flora and fauna.
Denmark’s Cleanest Lake
Denmark’s cleanest lake, Slåensø, is situated in Silkeborg Sønderskov between Silkeborg and Ry. You can actually drink the water in the lake, that is how clean it is. Several of the lakes are among the cleanest in Denmark, and several have received the Blue Flag certification as a sign of their top quality facilities.
Many of the lakes around the Lake District are very popular swimming lakes with great facilities, and there is something very special about swimming in freshwater, surrounded by stunning scenery.
Other lakes are great for fishing, and around several of them, you will find trails for hiking or cycling. In other words: The possibilities are endless when you want to explore the lakes, be it on land or on the water.
Lakes that are great for swimming
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 Ves...
The Lake Slåensø
Slåensø is a lake located immediately south of Lake Borresø in Silkeborg Sønderskov wood. It is one of Denmark's cleanest lakes.
Schoubyes Lake
Schoubyes Sø is a lake located in the woods east of Silkeborg in the Lake District, relatively close to the main road going towards Aarhus.
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 lak...
The Lake Julsø
Julsø is the largest out of the three Himmelbjerg-lakes near Silkeborg in Denmark, which also includes Borre Sø and Brassø.
Avnsø in Østerskov near Silkeborg
Avnsø is a small lake that is almost hidden in Østerskov near Silkeborg. It is possible to row directly into the lake from Brassø via Klüvers Kanal, a narrow canal that is now almost overgrown.
Lakes that are great for fishing
Borre Lake in the danish Lake District
Borre Lake, which beautifully lies near the nearby Brassø and Julsø, is one of the hidden treasures for anglers in Denmark. This scenic aquatic area is known for its rich population of fish and the co...
Fishing in Brassø
Brassø is part of the Silkeborg Lakes, through which the Gudenå River also flows. The lake offers excellent fishing opportunities where you can catch pike, perch and bream. As the lake is surrounded b...
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 lak...
Lakes that are great for long walks
Ørnsø - a natural gem in Silkeborg
Ørnsø is one of Silkeborg's most peaceful and scenic gems, beautifully situated in the Lake District Søhøjlandet. The lake is surrounded by forest and hilly terrain, and here you'll find undisturbed t...
Path around Silkeborg Langsø - 6 km
In the eastern part of Silkeborg Langsø, close to the area around the old paper mill and Nordskoven.
Lakes with rich bird life and wildlife
Bølling Sø near Silkeborg
Bølling Sø is a recreated lake between Engesvang, Funder and Kragelund parishes in Central Jutland. The lake, which has a surface of 360 hectares, was recreated in 2004 - 2005 on the waterfront west o...
Sminge Sø near Silkeborg
The Lake Sminge Sø is beautifully located northeast of Silkeborg and is a true natural gem in the Lake District Søhøjlandet. The lake is part of the winding course of the Gudenåen river and offers tra...