Tours on your own
There are many trails, routes and areas, that you can explore on your own.
Free experiences in Silkeborg
Photo: Kunstcenter Silkeborg Bad
Silkeborg is a paradise for beautiful outdoor experiences. Also some museums have outdoor exhibitions and experiences that make fantastic destinations for a budget-friendly vacation.
The best free activities
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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.
KunstCentret Silkeborg Bad
Photo: KunstCentret Silkeborg Bad
The Sculpture Park at Kunstcentret Silkeborg Bad
The Sculpture Park at Kunstcentret Silkeborg Bad is an oasis in the heart of Silkeborg and houses over 45 sculptures. Most of them are permanent, while a few are temporarily displayed.
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.
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 i...
Indelukket Playground
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 c...
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 to...
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.
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
an oasis for outdoor enthusiasts in Silkeborg
Photo: VisitAarhus
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.
Did you know that children under 18 years old have free admission to many museums throughout Denmark?