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Attractions in Silkeborg

Silkeborg, the Outdoor Capital of Denmark, offers stunning nature and a wide range of museums and attractions for exploration. Whether you prefer indoor or outdoor activities, art or history, indulge in the experiences you desire during your Silkeborg vacation.

Hjejlen på Silkeborgsøerne ved Himmelbjerget
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Discover works by internationally renowned artist and Cobra co-founder Asger Jorn, get up close to one of the world's best-preserved bog bodies Tollundmanden, visit a bunker museum, or take a trip on a nostalgic vintage train in the middle of beautiful nature.

The paddle steamer Hjejlen
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The paddle steamer Hjejlen

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.

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Small wild boar in AQUA Aquarium & Zoo
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AQUA Aquarium & Wildlife Zoo

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. 

 

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Painting at Museum Jorn
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Museum Jorn

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.

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The Tollund Man
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The Tollund Man - a more than 2,200-year-old well-preserved bog body

Tollund Man is a 2,400 year-old bog body found in 1950 by Bølling Sø lake near Silkeborg. Today, Tollund Man can be seen at Museum Silkeborg.

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Gubsø Garage - exhibition and guided tours
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Gubsø Garage - exhibition and guided tours

At Gubsø Garage in Silkeborg you can experience rare classic cars in epic surroundings. The building is inspired by the first Bugatti factory, and you can see many legendary cars.

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Museum Silkeborg Hovedgården
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Museum Silkeborg - A Journey Through Time

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.

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KunstCentret Silkeborg Bad
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Art Center Silkeborg Bad

The Silkeborg Bad Art Center was originally a health spa. Today it forms the framework of imaginative art objects. Here you can find, among other things, the sculpture park where more than forty sculptures can be found, some permanently while others are on borrowed time.

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Labyrinthia
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Labyrinthia - Fun, Play and Learning

Labyrinthia is a place for the whole family. It's fun, exciting and amazing for the whole family - there's even a track for your best friend, your family dog.

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Museum Silkeborg Papirmuseet
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The Paper Museum in Museum Silkeborg

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.

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Silkeborg Eagle Reserve, Raptor Show and Bison Farm
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Silkeborg Eagle Reserve, Raptor Show and Bison Farm

 Come and have an experience for life at Silkeborg Eagle Reserve, bird of prey show and bison farm. Here is adventure for all the money!

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Veteranbanen Bryrup-Vrads
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The Vintage Railway Bryrup-Vrads

Veteranbanen Bryrup-Vrads takes you and your family back in time. Come and discover how it was taking the train in the past. It is a memory you won't forget! 

 

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Klatreparken Silkeborg Bane
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Climbing experiences in Klatreparken Silkeborg

Klatreparken Silkeborg gives you wild and challenging climbing experiences and hours of entertaining. Are you ready to explore the different levels of difficulty and challenge yourself?

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