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 bathing enthusiasts 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.
The Lake Julsø
Julsø is the largest out of the three Himmelbjerg-lakes near Silkeborg in Denmark, which also includes Borre Sø and Brassø.
Tour around Ravnsø 21 km
Enjoy the beautiful and varied landscape on the bicycle tour of Ravnsø. It is not an easy trip but it is worth it!
Stilling-Solbjerg Lake
The Stilling-Solbjerg Lake is known for its wild nature with plants and birds.
Knudhule Beach, Knudsø
Knudhule beach at Knudsø is one of Denmark's cleaner lakes, it's a beach with child-friendly bathing opportunities.
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 the westernmost lake of the Himmelbjerg lakes. There are good fishing opportunities here, and in the lake you can catch pike, perch, and bream, among other species. The lake is surrounded by...
Skanderborg Lake
The Skanderborg Lakes are beautifully situated in the Lake District of Central Jutland.
Lakes that are great for long walks
Silkeborg Langsø
In the eastern part of Silkeborg Langsø, close to the area around the old paper mill and Nordskoven.
The Lake Mossø
Mossø is located in the Lake District Søhøjlandet between Skanderborg and Silkeborg and offers beautiful experiences in unique nature.
Svanesø "The Swan Lake"
Svanesø (The Swan Lake) is situated in the woods near Sølund south from Skanderborg towncenter.
Lakes with rich bird life and wildlife
Bølling Sø
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...
Salten Langsø rundt på cykel
Smukke skovområder veksler med flade hede landskaber på denne dejlige cykeltur.