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Sightseeing in Silkeborg

Photo: Per Bille

Silkeborg offers some of Denmark's most beautiful nature, idyllic lake landscapes and a strong cultural history - all gathered in a lively town in the middle of the Lake District Søhøjlandet.

Forests, lakes and culture

Experience both the pulse of the town and the impressive nature on foot, from the water or by bike, with guided tours or on your own.

Hjejlen på Silkeborgsøerne ved Himmelbjerget
Photo: Hjejleselskabet

Sightseeing with Hjejlen

Take a boat trip from Silkeborg to Himmelbjerget with Hjejlen or one of the other historic boats and experience the beautiful Søhøjlandet up close.

SilkeborgGuiderne
Photo: SilkeborgGuiderne

The SilkeborgGuides

Join an exciting city walk in central Silkeborg and hear about how the paper mill was the start of Silkeborg's development.

Guidede ture med SilkeborgCaminoen
Photo: SilkeborgCaminoen

SilkeborgCaminoen

Go on a unique hike with carefully selected accommodation in the Lake District, where everything is organised and ready to be experienced.

Silkeborg Ørnereservat, Rovfugleshow og Bisonfarm
Photo: Silkeborg Ørnereservat, Rovfugleshow og Bisonfarm

Become a falconer for a day

Would you like to try being a falconer for a day and get up close to one of the most fascinating birds of prey, the hawk, and feel the bird's powerful...

Tours on your own

Find your own favourite experiences – most of which are completely free.

Vandere på vandreruten Silkeborg - Aarhus
Photo: VisitSilkeborg

Tours on your own

There are many trails, routes and experiences that you can explore on your own. Find inspiration here.
Venner på mountainbike - MTB i Silkeborg Skovene
Photo: Daniel Villadsen

Sports and activities

MTB trails, mini golf, football golf and SUP spots – where you can really get your heart rate up.
Gubsø Garage i Silkeborg
Photo: Gubsø Classic Car Museum

Guided tours

Book a guide or sign up for one of the exciting guided tours offered in Silkeborg and Søhøjlandet.

Special recommendations for families

Dive in and see what Kim Rath Kofoed and the Lava family recommend for families with children on holiday in Silkeborg and the beautiful Søhøjlandet. Be inspired and choose the activities you would like to experience together.

Feeding the otters in AQUA Aquarium & Wildlife Park
Photo: AQUA Akvarium & Dyrepark

Great Experiences for Families with Young Children in Silkeborg

Picturesque scenery, lots of room for kids to have fun, learn new things, and be active. Silkeborg is Denmark’s Outdoor Capital. This is the reason why this is the perfect region for you when you want to be close to nature during your holiday.

Familie cykeltur i Søhøjlandet med familien Lava Carlsen
Photo: Roar Paaske

Cycling holiday around the Lake District with the Lava Carlsen Family

Golden fields, green hills, deep forest lakes. Wild raspberries and raptor silhouettes against the sky. The second best thing about the slow pace of bike riding is the fact that you suddenly sense and experience the landscape in a whole new way.

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