Best Attractions near Frilandsmuseet Herning

Experience Denmark's rural heritage at Høgdal, an open-air museum near Them showcasing traditional farm life.

Experience Elia, Herning's monumental steel sculpture with unpredictable flame bursts and panoramic views.

A serene ornamental memorial park in eastern Herning, where hedge-framed garden rooms, quiet lawns and oak groves honour Second World War history.

Former bog turned green playground on Herning’s edge, where a man-made hill, dog forest and winding trails offer easy everyday escapes into light, air and open space.

Scandinavia’s powerhouse for fairs, shows, sport and concerts, where Herning’s quiet heathland becomes a buzzing city of events and experiences.

Central Jutland’s largest covered mall, blending 80+ shops, eateries and family facilities with free parking and all-weather comfort on the edge of Herning.

Denmark's largest indoor flea market supermarket with 120+ rotating vendors and constantly refreshed inventory.

High-energy one-day rock festival on Herning’s edge, blending big Danish acts, street-food tents and a friendly local crowd in an open-air field setting.

Sixteenth‑century manor, heathland tales and textile roots meet under one timbered roof in Herning’s oldest building.

Elia is a monumental open-air sculpture in Herning, Denmark—famous for its towering pillars, walkable dome, and spectacular, unpredictable flame eruptions.

Huge indoor amusement hall in Herning where trampolines, bumper cars, mini golf and classic arcade games turn a rainy Danish day into hours of high-energy family fun.

A breezy bathing lake on Herning’s northern edge, blending sandy shores, easy walking trails and simple outdoor fun in a wide, sky-filled Jutland landscape.

Textile history, radical art and sculptural architecture meet in Steven Holl’s luminous museum, home to world-class conceptual works and a serene Danish sculpture park.

A circular, tile-clad art universe in Herning where bold architecture, CoBrA-inspired paintings and imaginative sculptures immerse you in colour and fantasy.

A free, open-air gallery in Herning’s Birk district, where contemporary sculptures are scattered through tranquil green parkland beside the monumental Elia.

A sculptural maze of hornbeam hedges where triangles, squares and circles turn landscape architecture into a walkable geometric artwork in Herning’s Birk Centerpark.

A colossal black steel dome on Herning’s edge, Elia blends industrial drama, fire, and open sky into one of Northern Europe’s most arresting contemporary sculptures.

A restored bog landscape where winter sports, nature trails, and waterbird habitats create diverse recreational experiences.

Discover Herning Skulpturpark, an immersive outdoor sculpture park in Herning where striking contemporary art and scenic walking paths create a tranquil cultural escape.

Family-friendly nature hub north of Herning, where fallow deer, forest trails, playgrounds and fire pits turn a simple woodland into an easy all-day escape.

Wooded hills, playful structures and grazing deer on Herning’s northern edge, where a nature center, animal park and shelters create an easy outdoor escape.

A small, private trove of classic Saabs in suburban Herning, offering an intimate look at Scandinavian automotive design and one enthusiast’s lifelong passion.

A humble grave in a rural churchyard where the real life of road worker Jens Nielsen meets the enduring power of Jeppe Aakjær’s song “Jens Vejmand.”

Former brown coal mines turned wild Jutland playground of forest, sand pits and trails, where industry’s scars have softened into a characterful nature escape.

Family-focused countryside zoo near Herning, blending close-up animal encounters with big playgrounds, tivoli rides and wide green spaces for a relaxed full-day outing.

Explore contemporary sculptures amidst serene gardens in Herning's open-air museum.

Experience the monumental power and modern mystery of Elia, Denmark’s largest outdoor sculpture, fusing steel, fire, and artistic vision near Herning.

Historic watermill, wide open heath and clear river meet at Naturcenter Harrild Heath, a calm Central Jutland base for trails, learning and big‑sky nature.

Diskret høj top i Gludsted Plantage, hvor geodætisk historie møder stille midtjysk natur og vid udsigt over skov, hede og horisont.

An enchanting West Jutland forest turned open-air gallery, where more than 80 contemporary artworks hide among trees, streams and winding paths.

A mysterious stone formation within a woodland dog park, blending folklore, nature, and outdoor recreation.

Stone Age artifacts and industrial heritage converge in a beautifully restored peat factory overlooking Lake Bølling.

Wind-shaped coasts, heather hills, old trading towns and modern cities meet across Denmark’s broad Jutland peninsula between the North Sea and the Baltic.

A quiet rural stop near Silkeborg where fields, woods and wetlands hint at the lives of Stone Age hunters who once moved through this Jutland landscape.

Stand on Denmark’s quiet continental divide, where raindrops choose between the Skjern Å to the west and the Gudenå to the east in softly rolling farmland.

Discover modern art masterpieces, Danish expressionism, and international talent at the heart of Silkeborg’s creative scene in Jutland’s premier contemporary art gallery.

Historic vicarage museum in Thorning exploring Blicher’s life, Jutland heath society, the Battle of Grathe Heath and a quirky global animal collection.

Sweeping Jutland heathland and a granite‑etched tribute to Denmark’s heath farmers, where open skies, violet heather and quiet trails turn history into landscape.

A giant wooden troll napping in a forest nest, Vild Emil turns orderly Tinkerdal Skov into a playful treasure hunt of art, nature and imagination near Holstebro.

Foundations in a “Safe Valley”: subtle ruins, a historic mill and a peaceful river landscape reveal the long, quiet story of medieval Tvis Abbey near Holstebro.

A colossal Ice Age boulder quietly resting in the fields near Silkeborg, where ancient geology, rural calm and subtle Danish folklore meet in one modest landmark.

A car-sized “magic rock” in Holstebro’s pedestrian heart, blending sculpture, play and everyday life in the middle of a busy shopping street.

Atmospheric 18th-century village schoolhouse and Blicher haunt in Lysgård, offering an intimate glimpse into rural Jutland life, learning and storytelling.

Historic beacon hill above Them, where a modest tower, wide horizons and a glacially carved landscape invite slow walks, simple picnics and big skies.

Scandinavian comfort by the lake: a pool, forest paths and flexible spaces on Silkeborg’s tranquil green edge.

A towering recycled-wood troll by Thomas Dambo, hidden in Silkeborg’s lakeside forest, where fairytale art, playful exploration and peaceful nature meet.

Up-close raptors, roaming bison and a maze-like Owl Forest create a nature-focused, family-friendly wildlife experience in the rolling countryside near Silkeborg.

Ice Age-sculpted hills, purple heath and deep lake views combine at Dollerup Bakker, a remarkably rugged and atmospheric nature reserve just south of Viborg.

Compact, modern and atmospheric, Gråkjær Arena is Holstebro’s handball hot spot and multi-purpose indoor stage for sport, community events and live entertainment.

Step into an original German WWII bunker in Silkeborg and discover how a quiet Jutland hillside became the nerve centre of Denmark’s wartime occupation.

A tranquil sculpture‑studded green escape at Silkeborg Bad, where lakeside forest, gentle lawns and contemporary art meet on the edge of Denmark’s outdoor capital.

A quiet corner of Silkeborg where contemporary sculptures and woodland paths blend into an open-air gallery, inviting slow walks, reflection and relaxed art encounters.

Contemporary art and nature converge in a historic health resort transformed into Denmark's most distinctive sculpture park experience.

Late Gothic manor on a lake peninsula, where red-brick gables, still water and open Jutland fields create a quietly dramatic snapshot of Danish manor heritage.

A small, protected pocket of old-growth woodland in Silkeborg Vesterskov, where crooked beeches, fallen trunks and deep quiet create an evocative forest escape.

Discover leading Danish and international contemporary art in the heart of Silkeborg, with exhibitions, events, and a welcoming, creative atmosphere at Galerie Moderne.

Historic papermaking brought to life in a working 19th-century mill on Viborg’s outskirts, with hands-on workshops and authentic industrial atmosphere.

A tranquil, wooded peninsula reaching into Hald Sø, where gentle trails, heathland and sweeping lake vistas create an easy nature escape just south of Viborg.

A 17th-century water mill and miniature village preserving Denmark's rural heritage in the scenic Mølleådalen valley.

Central Jutland’s award-winning safari and wildlife park, where visitors can encounter exotic animals, participate in immersive experiences, and explore vast open landscapes.

One of Scandinavia’s largest modern art galleries, blending CoBrA masterpieces, contemporary works and a welcoming, free-to-enter space in central Silkeborg.

Denmark's most authentic bathhouse—a historic Nordic wellness sanctuary preserving centuries of bathing tradition.

Silkeborg’s collective memory, preserving documents, images and stories that trace the lakeside city’s journey from industrial outpost to modern municipality.

Experience historic steam boat journeys on Julsø and Silkeborg lakes, arriving at Denmark’s Himmelbjerget, surrounded by scenery and nostalgia.

Experience the tradition of Denmark’s lake steamers aboard Turbådene Himmelbjerget, a nostalgic boat journey bridging Ry, Silkeborg, and the legendary hill.

Panoramic forested hilltop viewpoint steeped in royal legend, offering sweeping vistas over Silkeborg’s lakes and the lush Søhøjlandet landscape.