Recommendations along the Gudenå River

Come and experience scenic Silkeborg from the sea, on the historic steamer Hjejlen. It's an experience for the whole family, and will take you back in time.

Aqua Aquarium & Wildlife Zoo invites you to explore the nature with them. Here you can come up close the wildlife found in Denmark, they live in their natural habitats and you get the chance to have a rare look inside their everyday life. Hours of fun and exploring for the whole family. 

At the Museum Silkeborg - Hovedgården you will find the famous Tollund man. In addition to this, it is teeming with exciting exhibitions all year round, there are many hours of educational fun for the whole family.

Museum Jorn exists because of Asger Jorn's art collection. The fascinating works can be experienced at the museum, as well as changing exhibitions from around the world. Get provoked, fascinated and entertained at Museum Jorn.

Høj Stene is found on the banks of Gudenåen near Vejerslev and is one of Northern Europe’s largest burial monuments dating back to the Iron Age. This ancient monument is found near the banks of Gudenåen river and its historic barge puller towpath, so you can easily combine your visit there with a scenic hiking or canoeing trip.

Indelukket is a vibrant area with room for expression, freedom, life, relaxation and silence. A combined city-park and marina with stream, forest and park in direct connection with Silkeborg – a link between city and nature.

Trækstien is a trail between Silkeborg and Randers, which follows the old tow paths of the River Gudenå.

The Paper Museum is a living museum where handmade paper are still made and a knowledge center for paper making is situated today. Here, as a visitor, you can also try the magic by producing your own paper.