Best Attractions near Genforeningssten på Ejer Bavnehøj

A quiet bronze tribute to Queen Dagmar’s child, set between lake and forest outside Hotel Skanderborghus in Skanderborg’s tranquil parkland.

Unassuming yet atmospheric, Skanderborg’s Fugletårn lifts you above reeds and water for calm, close-up encounters with East Jutland’s wetland birdlife all year round.

A cosy, private farm museum where a recreated village shop and rows of vintage coffee tins bring Denmark’s rural mercantile past vividly back to life.

Step back in time at Høgdal, Central Jutland’s idyllic open-air museum, where authentic farm life, heritage crafts, and Danish rural traditions come vividly to life.

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.

Historisk mølleskov ved Skanderborg Sø, hvor afmærkede stier, rislende bæk og restaurerede bygninger forener nær natur med levende kulturarv.

A modest fjordside memorial stone in Horsens, quietly honoring 1864 war soldier Niels Sørensen and weaving national history into an everyday neighborhood stroll.

A lovingly crafted Japanese-inspired show garden in rural Jutland, where water, topiary and quiet corners create a serene escape just outside Horsens.

Historic monastery mill turned lakeside retreat, where Denmark’s longest wooden building, canoe-filled waterways and big-sky views meet in the Mossø hills.

A vast former state prison in Horsens, transformed into an immersive museum, hostel and cultural venue where life behind bars is explored within intact cell blocks.

Simple wooden birdwatching tower with wide views over Horsens’ Nørrestrand wetland reserve, perfect for peaceful bird spotting, sky-watching and quiet nature breaks.

Experience Denmark’s industrial revolution first-hand at Industrimuseet Horsens—explore living workshops, period homes, and hands-on exhibits in historic factory buildings.

A small, forested ravine on Horsens’ edge where woodland paths, gentle hills and playful “Naturetales” walks turn an ordinary outing into a quiet, story-filled escape.

Semi-wild shoreline, big skies and rich birdlife make North Beach at Nørrestrand Horsens’ quietly scenic escape for walks, simple swims and unhurried nature time.

A modest forest memorial stone that quietly recalls Horsens’ century as a cavalry garrison town and the legacy of Det Slesvigske Kyrasserregiment.

Historic manor‑house hotel in Horsens’ Bygholm Park, blending stately 18th‑century charm with modern comfort, leafy parkland, family‑friendly space and easy city access.

Leafy manor grounds that blend playgrounds, picnics and lakeside trails into Horsens’ most effortless everyday escape.

Ancient tree, riverside serenity, and family-friendly art in Horsens' most beloved waterfront escape.

Leafy, relaxed playground in Horsens’ Bygholm Park, where classic swings and nature play meet lawns, lakes and easygoing family time in the manor’s green oasis.

Leafy city park by day, open-air rock stage by night – Lunden is Horsens’ green gathering place and the home of the Rock i Lunden summer concerts.

Hilltop hub of contemporary Danish art, pairing bold architecture, major national artists and parkland sculpture in leafy Caroline Amalie Lund.

A compact green pause beside Horsens railway station, where commuters, locals and dog walkers share a simple slice of lawn, trees and benches in the city’s busy heart.

Expansive fairground on Horsens’ edge, transforming from quiet open fields into a lively world of markets, livestock shows, funfair rides and local rural life.

A compact 1950s city park in central Horsens, Vitus Beringsparken blends green lawns, rhododendrons and local history into a quiet pause between station and shops.

Intimate local-history museum in a 1915 park-side villa, tracing 10,000 years of Horsens life from prehistoric graves and merchants’ mansions to war, industry and exploration.

Medieval brick, Baroque grace and a renewed interior meet at Horsens’ historic town-square church, the oldest building within the city and its spiritual centre.

A lively street festival that turns Horsens’ central Søndergade into a relaxed urban playground of music, food, stalls and community life for all ages.

A modest grill shelter tucked into the Kallehave woods near Gl. Rye, perfect for unhurried campfire cooking and a quiet break on forest hikes.

A modest corner memorial on Borgergade where Horsens quietly honours its fallen World War II resistance fighters and the hard-won freedoms they defended.

A living industrial museum in Horsens’ old gasworks, where roaring engines, workers’ homes and playful workshops bring Denmark’s modern story to life.

A modest green pause in the heart of Horsens, where everyday city life meets street art, dog walkers and quiet benches beneath mature trees.

Step inside Horsens’ storied cotton factory to experience Denmark’s industrial transformation—hands-on workshops, authentic machinery, and immersive exhibitions await.

Horsens' beloved waterfront park where sandy beaches, summer culture, and fjord views create the perfect urban escape.

Quiet lawns, fjord views and everyday life along Horsens’ waterfront, Strandparken is a simple, local-feeling green escape just moments from the city streets.

A bold, contemporary mermaid by Maria Rubinke on Horsens’ harbourfront, blending fairytale symbolism, waterfront scenery and modern public art in one quick stop.

Atmospheric fjord‑end marina blending red fishing sheds, modern yacht facilities and easy city access on the waterfront edge of Horsens.

A modest Neolithic burial mound tucked into the fields near Skanderborg, offering a quiet, atmospheric glimpse into Denmark’s Stone Age past.

A small, quiet forest at the edge of Horsens, Løkkeskoven offers easy walks, local birdsong and soft woodland light just steps from the houses of Stensballe.

A sinuous Ice Age valley south of Stilling-Solbjerg Lake, where steep slopes, moors and ponds create a quietly dramatic East Jutland walking landscape.

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.

Walk or cycle through a scaled solar system along Horsens Fjord, where art, astronomy and easy nature trails meet on the scenic Planetstien path.

Blue Flag lakeside escape near Ry, offering child‑friendly swimming, gentle views over Knudsø and a relaxed, low‑key setting in the hills of Søhøjlandet.

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.

Slim finger of land and bathing jetty reaching into Horsens Fjord, offering easy wild-style swimming, open water views and a quiet pause between town and forest.

Step into Denmark’s industrial past at Industrimuseet in Horsens – a hands-on museum in a historic cotton mill, with working machinery and immersive workshops.

Moated Renaissance manor by Horsens Fjord, surrounded by a tranquil castle park where historic brick walls, water and woodland create a quietly atmospheric escape.

Small wooden picnic cabin and outdoor classroom nestled in Horsens’ Tyrstedlund Naturpark, surrounded by meadows, pond and biodiversity-rich habitats.

A living biodiversity laboratory on Horsens’ southern edge, where meadows, forest fringe, wildlife pond and forest garden turn an everyday walk into a quiet lesson in nature.

Discover Råbjerg Mile, Northern Europe’s largest migrating sand dune—a stunning, ever-shifting landscape near Skagen, perfect for exploration and breathtaking views.

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.

Iconic Danish “mountain” above the Silkeborg lakes, blending sweeping forest-and-lake views with constitutional history, forest trails and classic excursion life.

A 25‑metre red-brick memorial crowning Himmelbjerget, offering sweeping lake-and-forest panoramas and a powerful glimpse into Denmark’s democratic story.

Historic Sletterhage Lighthouse offers panoramic sea views, maritime history exhibits, and wild coastal scenery at the southern tip of Mols Bjerge National Park.

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.

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.

Historic hilltop tower above Søhøjlandet’s lakes and forests, blending Denmark’s constitutional story with sweeping Jutland views and atmospheric woodland paths.

A slender pedestrian bridge soaring over the Stampemølle valley, linking Odder’s west side with Bendixminde and turning an everyday school route into a scenic walk.

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.

Denmark's premier outdoor recreation hub where free activities, mountain biking, and nature immersion meet modern comfort.

An 18th-century hilltop farm near Silkeborg, preserved as a living window into Danish rural life amid the soft landscapes of the Søhøjlandet lake district.

Fjordside conference hotel and event retreat on a narrow peninsula in Horsens Fjord, where bright meeting rooms meet long sandy beaches and calm coastal nature.

A compact forest summit above Slåensø, Kongestolen pairs a short, steep climb with far‑reaching lake and woodland views in the heart of the Silkeborg hills.

A countryside maze and puzzle park near Them, where 3D labyrinths, water mazes, dog-friendly challenges, and an indoor Puzzle Center turn getting lost into pure family fun.

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.

Open‑air farm museum in a historic East Jutland village, bringing everyday rural life, crafts and schooldays from 1900–1950 vividly back to life.