Free experiences in Silkeborg and the entire Lake District

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Photo: KunstCentret Silkeborg Bad

The Sculpture Park at Kunstcentret Silkeborg Bad

The sculpture park at the Art Centre Silkeborg Bad is an oasis in the middle of Silkeborg and contains more than 50 sculptures.

Photo: Museum Jorn

The Trialectic Football Field

Visit Museum Jorn and enjoy a game of trialectic football - a unique three-goal football game invented by the renowned artist Asger Jorn in the 1960s.

Himmelbjerget in the Lake District Søhøjlandet

Photo: Michael Maagaard

The Sky Mountain Himmelbjerget

Close to Silkeborg, Denmark's Outdoor Capital, lies the Sky Mountain Himmelbjerget - one of the most iconic places in Denmark's beautiful Lake District Søhøjland. Take a trip to the top of the tower and enjoy the breathtaking views of Julsø, the forests and the charming landscape.

Photo: Carsten Dall

Indelukkets Miniature Golf

Indelukkets minigolf in silkeborg offers fun and exciting mingolf courses in the middle of the nature. You can play either a 9-hole course or take the longer 18-holes course - the oldest of its kind in Denmark.

Photo: Bo Nørgaard© Silkeborg Kommune

Indelukket Playground in Silkeborg

Bring your kids to the Indelukket playground in Silkeborg. In addition to going down slides and up a climbing tower, they will go on a journey across the Lake District with play areas that have been created to resemble a moor, a forest, a lake, a meadow, and a rolling landscape.

Photo: Silkeborg Kommune

Silkeborg Trailcenter

When visiting Silkeborg and wanting to take advantage of the many outdoor activities, you also have the option to change clothes in the luxurious changing rooms at Silkeborg Trailcenter and use the toilet and shower facilities - every day between 6.00 am and 10.00 pm.

Nature - the great universe of experiences

The nature in the Lake District around the citiy Silkeborg, Denmark's Outdoor Capital is a paradise of outdoor activities and fascinating landscapes. Here, you don't need to reach for your wallet when hiking through the forest, casting your fishing rod in the water, cycling along winding trails, or simply lounging by one of the beautiful bathing lakes.

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Tours on your own

There are many trails, routes and areas, that you can explore on your own.

Simon Grimstrup - local in the Danish Lake District

Photo: Tania Nørgaard

The Lake District by locals

The locals know the area the best - they know about the hidden places, but also the must-sees, that you cannot miss.

Photo: Jesper Maagaard

Outdoor Activities

Choose from a range of exciting outdoor activities, such as mountain biking, serene hikes, fishing, rowing, kayaking and more.

Photo: Magnus Torfoss

The forests

Lakeside Bath in Almind Lake by Silkeborg

Photo: Roar Paaske

The lakes

Himmelbjerget in the Lake District Denmark

Photo: Michael Maagaard

The Mountains

Photo: Roar Paaske

The river

Free amenities for nature enthusiasts

Did you know that Silkeborg has a Trail Center with free access to sanitary facilities, where you can, for example, change clothes, take a shower, have a picnic with your own food, or let children play on the outdoor playground.

Silkeborg Free Trailcenter

Silkeborg Trailcenter

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Enjoy a budget-friendly vacation in the Aarhus Region

Did you know that Silkeborg and the entire Lake District is located in the Aarhus Region in Eastern Jutland and is centrally positioned in Denmark? Here, you have the opportunity to combine affordable accommodation with plenty of free experiences and create a fantastic budget-friendly vacation in Denmark.