Knudhule Badehotel
Award-winning lakeside hotel and fine dining destination in Denmark's scenic Søhøjlandet region.
Knudhule Badehotel is a refined boutique hotel and fine dining restaurant nestled on the shores of Knudsø lake in Søhøjlandet, near Ry in central Jutland. Known for its exceptional seasonal cuisine, expert wine pairings, and intimate lakeside setting, this award-winning property combines comfortable accommodation with gastronomic excellence. The hotel features 29 renovated rooms, annexes, and cottages, alongside a restaurant offering multi-course tasting menus and à la carte dining.
A brief summary to Knudhule Badehotel og Gastronomisk Institut
- Randersvej 88, Ry, 8680, DK
- +4586891407
- Visit website
- Duration: 1 to 3 hours
- Luxury
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Mixed
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
Local tips
- Book restaurant tables in advance, especially for dinner service and weekend visits. The kitchen operates on a reservation system and tables fill quickly during peak seasons.
- Plan to stay overnight to fully experience the property. The combination of accommodation, breakfast service, and evening dining creates a complete hospitality experience that justifies a multi-day visit.
- Explore the seasonal menus rather than requesting off-menu items. The kitchen's strength lies in its seasonal approach, and the current menu reflects the chef's best work with available ingredients.
- Ask staff for wine pairing recommendations if you are uncertain. The wine list is extensive and the team provides detailed guidance tailored to your preferences and the courses being served.
- Arrive early for breakfast to enjoy the full buffet experience and the personalized greeting service that is part of the hotel's hospitality philosophy.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Information Boards
Knudhule Badehotel og Gastronomisk Institut location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Mild Temperatures
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A Lakeside Culinary Destination
Knudhule Badehotel occupies one of Søhøjlandet's most picturesque locations, perched on the tranquil shores of Knudsø lake. The hotel's natural setting provides a serene backdrop for what has become a destination for food enthusiasts and travelers seeking both comfort and gastronomic adventure. The combination of pristine lakeside views and refined dining has earned the property recognition as Denmark's Best Badehotel in 2024, cementing its reputation as a premier hospitality venue in the region. The restaurant at Knudhule is the true heart of the experience, where the kitchen delivers seasonal menus that showcase carefully sourced ingredients and creative culinary technique. Multi-course tasting menus are accompanied by thoughtfully curated wine selections, with staff providing detailed presentations of each course and its paired wine. The dining room itself is designed to enhance the experience, with elegant plating and attentive service creating an atmosphere of understated luxury.Accommodation and Amenities
The property offers 29 guest rooms, annexes, and cottages that have undergone continuous renovation since 2013, ensuring contemporary comfort while maintaining the hotel's intimate character. Rooms range from traditional hotel accommodations to more spacious cottage options, many featuring terraces overlooking the lake. Each space is thoughtfully appointed with quality furnishings and modern conveniences. The morning buffet breakfast is a highlight, served in the restaurant with personalized attention from staff who greet arriving guests and ensure coffee and cups are already prepared at assigned tables.Seasonal Menus and Dining Philosophy
Knudhule operates on a seasonal menu system that changes throughout the year, reflecting the availability of local and regional ingredients. The kitchen's approach emphasizes quality over quantity, with dishes presented as visual compositions that complement the natural beauty of the surroundings. Sunday fixed menus offer a more accessible entry point to the restaurant's philosophy, available for both lunch and dinner service. The wine list is notably extensive and thoughtfully assembled, with knowledgeable staff available to guide selections based on personal preference and course pairings.Experiences Beyond Dining
The hotel facilitates a range of activities and experiences for guests, including golf packages at nearby courses and curated recommendations for exploring the Søhøjlandet region. The property can accommodate private events, conferences, and celebrations, with dedicated service for groups. The staff are trained to provide information and suggestions for local attractions, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences in the surrounding area, helping guests maximize their stay in this scenic part of Jutland.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Folkemøde Mindesten anno 1839
6.1 km
Denmark's first democratic gathering, 1839—where ordinary citizens claimed their political voice.
Himmelbjerget rutebåd
6.2 km
Denmark's highest point crowned by a historic tower, accessible by scenic lake cruise or forest trail.
Randershøj
12.3 km
A scenic hilltop viewpoint offering panoramic vistas across Denmark's lake-filled landscape and forest-covered terrain.
Det gamle vandtårn
13.3 km
Skanderborg's 41.5-meter castle-style water tower from 1908—a striking symbol of industrial heritage and urban progress.
Lovisehøj
13.4 km
A 73-meter forest hill with royal heritage and sweeping views across Danish lakes and woodlands.
Store Troldhøj
13.9 km
A cone-shaped summit offering panoramic valley views and a climbing tree in Denmark's scenic lake district.
Ejer Bavnehøj
14.2 km
A modest Danish hill with a mighty horizon, Ejer Bavnehøj blends reunification history, beacon legends and big-sky views into an easy, rewarding countryside stop.
Genforeningssten på Ejer Bavnehøj
14.3 km
Denmark's third-highest point crowned with a monumental 1920 reunification memorial and iconic tower.
Ejerbavnehøj MØDESTED
14.9 km
Denmark's third-highest peak crowned by a 1924 monument to national reunification, offering panoramic views and historic significance.
silkeborg
16.2 km
Historic 1871 railway landmark connecting Central Jutland with frequent regional services and heritage charm.
Silkeborg Water Tower
16.2 km
A heritage-listed industrial landmark symbolising Silkeborg's textile manufacturing legacy.
Slotsholmen
16.3 km
Denmark's island of power: nine centuries of royal rule, government, and cultural heritage in Copenhagen's heart.
Knagerne Silkeborg
16.3 km
Explore Knagerne Silkeborg, an untouched ancient forest where time stands still, offering a unique and immersive nature experience in the heart of Denmark's Lake District.
Statue of Michael Drewsen
16.4 km
Bronze tribute to Silkeborg’s founding industrialist, anchoring the historic town square and local traditions at the heart of Denmark’s lake district.
Springvand
16.6 km
Northern Europe's grandest fountain transforms Silkeborg's lakeside with water jets soaring 33 meters high and mesmerizing evening light shows.
Unmissable attractions to see
Ry havn
2.3 km
Quiet lakeside marina in Ry, offering relaxed waterfront life, boat trips into the Silkeborg Lakes and easy access to the gentle hills of Denmark’s lake district.
Maskenkol
2.4 km
A quiet stretch of Knudsø’s northern shore, Maskenkol offers gentle lakeside walking, open views and everyday Danish nature just beyond the town of Ry.
Dynæs voldsted
5.7 km
Quiet medieval castle mounds and deep ditches on a wooded peninsula in the Silkeborg Lakes, where earthworks, water and forest hint at a vanished stronghold.
H.C. Andersen bench
5.9 km
Discover Råbjerg Mile, Northern Europe’s largest migrating sand dune—a stunning, ever-shifting landscape near Skagen, perfect for exploration and breathtaking views.
Øm Klostermuseum
6.0 km
Atmospheric monastery ruins and a specialist museum in skeletal archaeology, set between Jutland’s lakes with herb gardens, graves and traces of medieval monastic life.
Gammelkol
6.1 km
A modest historic site folded into Silkeborg’s forests, where quiet paths, subtle landforms and shifting light reveal the long story of Denmark’s lake country.
Bestig Himmelbjerget
6.1 km
Follow a classic forest trail from lakeshore to the summit of Denmark’s fabled Sky Mountain, combining gentle ascent, big views and layers of national history.
Himmelbjerget
6.2 km
Iconic Danish “mountain” above the Silkeborg lakes, blending sweeping forest-and-lake views with constitutional history, forest trails and classic excursion life.
Himmelbjergtårnet
6.2 km
A 25‑metre red-brick memorial crowning Himmelbjerget, offering sweeping lake-and-forest panoramas and a powerful glimpse into Denmark’s democratic story.
Turbådene Himmelbjerget
6.3 km
Classic excursion boats carrying you from lakeside Ry through serene Søhøjlandet to the foot of Denmark’s famed Himmelbjerget for views, walks and fresh air.
Kallehave bålhytte
7.0 km
A modest grill shelter tucked into the Kallehave woods near Gl. Rye, perfect for unhurried campfire cooking and a quiet break on forest hikes.
Mossø
7.3 km
Jutland’s largest lake, where wide horizons, protected birdlife and easygoing outdoor adventures meet in the rolling Danish Lake Highlands.
FDF Outdoor Center Sletten
8.7 km
Denmark's premier outdoor recreation hub where free activities, mountain biking, and nature immersion meet modern comfort.
Abbey Mill
9.0 km
Historic monastery mill turned lakeside retreat, where Denmark’s longest wooden building, canoe-filled waterways and big-sky views meet in the Mossø hills.
Himmelbjergegnens Tårnhøje Tårn
9.1 km
Historic hilltop tower above Søhøjlandet’s lakes and forests, blending Denmark’s constitutional story with sweeping Jutland views and atmospheric woodland paths.
Essential places to dine
Knudhule Badehotel og Gastronomisk Institut
0.0 km
Award-winning lakeside hotel and fine dining destination in Denmark's scenic Søhøjlandet region.
Restaurant Gastronomisk Institut
0.1 km
Seasonal Danish–French cooking, a serious wine cellar and wide lake views come together at this refined yet relaxed restaurant inside Knudhule Badehotel.
Umisushi
2.0 km
Neighbourhood sushi and takeaway in the lakeside town of Ry, serving fresh rolls and casual Japanese favourites in a relaxed, modern setting.
Restaurant Da Angelo
2.0 km
Authentic Italian dining in the heart of Ry's charming lakeside town center.
Brasseri Ry'tteriet
2.1 km
Intimate hotel brasserie in lakeside Ry, pairing French‑inspired comfort food, seasonal Danish ingredients and candlelit evening ambience in the heart of Søhøjlandet.
Ry Gastropub
2.1 km
Relaxed gastropub heart of Ry, serving comforting pub favourites, modern Danish flavours and easygoing drinks in a warm, social setting from lunch to late evening.
Hotel Ry
2.1 km
Contemporary comfort in Denmark's scenic heartland, where golf, hiking, and local gastronomy meet.
Byens Kylling & Pizza Ry
2.1 km
Casual neighborhood pizza and chicken takeaway in Ry, serving hearty portions and familiar flavors for easy, budget‑friendly dinners after a day outdoors.
KobKun
2.1 km
Tiny Thai kitchen in the heart of Ry, serving fragrant curries and stir-fries in an intimate 13-seat space with a strong local takeaway following.
Lakeside Ry - Restaurant
2.2 km
Intimate waterfront dining blending Nordic tradition with global innovation in Denmark's Lake District.
Svejstrup Præstegård
4.8 km
Historic rectory garden transformed into a seasonal summer restaurant and cultural venue.
Cafeteria Himmelbjerget
6.0 km
Casual hilltop cafeteria at Himmelbjerget, serving classic Danish comfort food and ice cream with wide views over the Silkeborg lakes and surrounding forests.
Lyng Dal Hotel og Restaurant
6.2 km
Intimate family-run hotel and seasonal restaurant in Ry, where garden-driven Danish cuisine, good wine and quiet countryside surroundings create a cosy Jutland escape.
Café Himmelsk
6.5 km
Homemade pastries and mountain views in Denmark's legendary lake district.
Traktørstedet Ludvigslyst
9.4 km
Organic lakeside dining in a light-filled country villa above Lake Julsø, where local ingredients, house-baked bread and garden herbs define every seasonal plate.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Red Cross Op Shop
1.9 km
Community-powered Danish thrift store in Ry, where low-cost second-hand finds help fund Red Cross humanitarian work and support more sustainable shopping.
densortepiste.dk
1.9 km
Denmark's dedicated ski shop for rentals, sales, and expert winter sports guidance.
Pierrot La Lune
2.0 km
A small, stylish children’s clothing boutique on Ry’s central square, blending Scandinavian design, quality fabrics and a cosy, neighbourhood atmosphere.
Taste
2.0 km
Intimate Ry boutique for thoughtfully chosen lingerie and womenswear, offering calm, personal service and understated Nordic style on Skanderborgvej.
Hanghøj
2.1 km
A cosy Scandinavian fashion and lifestyle boutique in the heart of Ry, offering curated women’s clothing, accessories and gifts with a relaxed, personal touch.
Kandis
2.1 km
A welcoming Ry specialty shop where wine, sweets, gourmet delicacies and thoughtful gifts come together under one cosy, carefully curated roof.
Toft suits men & women
2.1 km
Distinctive menswear and womenswear for those who value timeless quality and personal style.
by Diana
2.1 km
An intimate Ry lingerie boutique offering personal fittings, Scandinavian style and a carefully curated selection of everyday essentials and special-occasion pieces.
Hanne Linding Denmark / BUTIK No. 9 Ry
2.1 km
Intimate Ry boutique by textile artist Hanne Linding, showcasing feminine Danish knitwear, curated colors and timeless, everyday Scandinavian design.
Rye Nørskov Gårdbutik
2.3 km
Historic farm shop in a mill building, selling wild game from estate forests with uncompromising quality and sustainability.
ByStenholt
4.2 km
A calm, contemporary womenswear boutique in Ry, blending Nordic style with small-town ease and serving as the local face of a modern Danish fashion webshop.
Laven Antikvariat
5.0 km
Rare books, organic coffee, and genuine warmth in a charming village shop.
Ugleboden
6.1 km
Casual ice cream and souvenir stall on Himmelbjerget, adding a sweet, no-frills pause to hikes and family outings in the wooded hills above Ry.
Bjerg-kiosken
6.1 km
Compact hilltop kiosk on Himmelbjerget serving ice cream, snacks and drinks to walkers and day-trippers at one of Denmark’s most iconic viewpoint areas near Ry.
Made by Ella
6.1 km
Intimate goldsmith’s studio in Ry, where local jewelry artist Julie Ella Jappe handcrafts custom designs and contemporary pieces in a calm, small-town setting.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Ambolten Ry
2.0 km
Cosy neighborhood bar and social hub in the heart of Ry, mixing cold beers, live music and small-town charm in a laid-back, living-room atmosphere.
La Vinya
2.1 km
Chic wine bar and tapas lounge in Ry, offering curated wines, local bites, and cozy ambiance—perfect for unwinding after your Himmelbjerget adventure.
Høkeren
2.1 km
Possibly Denmark’s smallest pub, Høkeren in Ry distills classic Danish tavern culture into 18 sociable square meters of wood, warmth and well‑poured drinks.
Dartklubben Potten
5.6 km
A classic Danish darts clubhouse in Låsby, where competitive heritage, cold drinks and small-town hygge come together around the oche.
Bar 8660
11.6 km
Cosy local pub and brewery bar on Adelgade, pouring Skanderborg Bryghus beers, classic drinks and simple bar bites for relaxed evenings in central Skanderborg.
Bar Bund
11.6 km
Cozy neighborhood bar on Adelgade in central Skanderborg, pouring classic drinks in an intimate, low-lit setting that comes alive on weekend evenings.
Værtshus
12.2 km
A compact, unpretentious local bar on Adelgade where Skanderborg’s everyday life gathers over simple beers, easy conversation and a relaxed evening atmosphere.
Marius Øltapper
12.2 km
Unpretentious Skanderborg bar on Adelgade pouring well-kept beers and offering a relaxed slice of Danish pub life from midday pints to late weekend nights.
Gerd Bär Gmbh
13.5 km
Casual neighborhood bar with friendly service and solid drink selection in Skanderborg.
Pub North Cape v / Allan Hede
15.2 km
Unpretentious neighborhood pub in northern Silkeborg, serving inexpensive drinks, easygoing hygge and a slice of local bar life late into the evening.
Sprutskuret I/S
15.3 km
A cosy, no-fuss neighborhood bar on Østbirk’s main street, where simple drinks, local life and unhurried conversations create a classic small-town Danish atmosphere.
Bakkens bodega
15.6 km
Unpretentious beer hall on Århusvej where locals, cold drafts and simple pub fare create a slice of everyday Silkeborg life from late morning to late evening.
Miller's Pub
15.9 km
Easygoing neighborhood pub in Hørning serving cold beer, televised sports and small‑town Danish atmosphere from midday until late on weekends.
Cafe' Paradis
16.1 km
A compact, old‑school bodega in central Silkeborg, serving cold beers, local atmosphere and late‑night conversation in an unpretentious, lived‑in bar setting.
Bodega Hjørnet
16.1 km
A cosy corner bodega in central Silkeborg, where dim lights, cold beer and easy conversation capture the timeless charm of Danish bar culture.
For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Romantic
- Relaxing
- Scenic
- Unique
- Boutique
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Modern Designs
- Minimalist Designs
For the architecture buff
- Modern
- Viewpoints
- Parks & Gardens
For the view chaser and sunset hunter
- Waterfront
- Panoramas
- Sunset Spots
For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
- Photo Spots
- Aesthetic Corners
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Locally Managed
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Mindfulness
- Day Trip
- Weekend Getaway
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Adults Only