Rebild Bakker Information

Compact visitor hub with restrooms and trail information at the edge of Rebild Bakker, linking Skørping’s everyday life to Denmark’s heather-clad national park.

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Rebild Bakker Information at Rebildvej 25a in Skørping is the practical heart of Denmark’s Rebild National Park. Set beside the heather-clad hills and close to Rold Skov forest, this small hub combines clean public restrooms, an information point and orientation boards. It is the ideal place to pause before venturing onto the surrounding trails, refill water, check route options and learn a little about the area’s nature and Danish‑American heritage.

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Rebildvej 25a, Skørping, 9520, DK
Duration: 0.25 to 1 hours
Free
Mixed
Mobile reception: 4 out of 5

Local tips

Use the information boards here to choose a route that matches your fitness; the hills quickly become steep for strollers and wheelchairs.
Treat this as your main restroom and water stop before longer hikes into Rebild Bakker and Rold Skov, where facilities are sparse.
Arrive earlier on sunny summer weekends and on 4th of July event days, when the nearby national park attracts larger crowds.
Bring a physical map or take photos of the trail boards in case mobile coverage drops once you move deeper into the hills.

Getting There

Regional train and local walk from Aalborg

From Aalborg, take a regional train towards Skørping; the journey typically takes 25–35 minutes and runs at least once an hour in the daytime. A standard adult single ticket generally costs around 60–90 DKK depending on time and ticket type. From Skørping station, expect roughly a 30–40 minute walk on gently rising terrain to reach Rebildvej 25a, or a short local taxi ride if you prefer to save your energy for the hills.
Car from Aalborg and wider North Jutland

Driving from Aalborg to Skørping and the Rebild Bakker area usually takes 30–40 minutes under normal traffic conditions. There is public parking close to the entrance near Rebildvej, but spaces can be tight on sunny weekends and around major events, so allow extra time to find a spot. Fuel is the main cost; expect standard Danish fuel prices, and note that parking in this rural area is typically free or low-cost compared with city centres.
Bus connection via Skørping or Støvring

Several regional buses link Aalborg with towns such as Skørping or Støvring in 40–60 minutes, with reduced frequency in evenings and on Sundays. A single adult fare is usually in the range of 50–80 DKK depending on zones and ticket type. From the bus stop in Skørping or nearby Rebild, you can continue on foot towards Rebildvej 25a, following pavements and minor roads on gently hilly ground suitable for most walkers.

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Practical gateway to the Rebild hills

Rebild Bakker Information sits just where heathery hills begin to rise from the valley, acting as a compact but vital gateway to Rebild National Park. From here, paths fan out into the rolling landscape, so it is a natural place to stop, gather your bearings and prepare for a few hours outdoors. The modest buildings and parking areas are tucked into the slope, with the open heath and grazing sheep often in view. This is not a museum or large visitor centre, but a focused service point. Its main purpose is to provide facilities and orientation right at the threshold of the protected area, keeping the surrounding hills relatively untouched by infrastructure.

Facilities that make a nature day easier

The core function here is simple: dependable, well‑maintained public restrooms close to the national park entrance. For many visitors this is the last convenient stop before longer hikes into the hills and adjoining Rold Skov, Denmark’s largest forest. Having facilities here allows you to travel light on the trails and still enjoy a comfortable day outside. Nearby, you typically find information boards with maps, suggested walking routes and short explanations of the landscape. In busy seasons these boards are especially useful for choosing a route that suits your time and fitness, whether you want a brief stroll among the heather or a longer circuit that links springs, viewpoints and forest.

Orientation hub for trails and viewpoints

From Rebild Bakker Information, you stand at the starting point of several waymarked routes that wind into the hills. Paths soon climb above the valley to viewpoints where the heath spreads out like a purple carpet in late summer. Other tracks drop towards clear springs and creeks, created by groundwater seeping through the lime‑rich subsoil. Because the terrain quickly becomes undulating, this first stop is a good moment to study gradients and distances on the maps. Families with small children, casual walkers and more experienced hikers can all find options that begin in the same vicinity but differ in length and challenge.

Link to Rebild’s culture and Danish‑American story

Just beyond this information area unfolds one of Denmark’s more unusual cultural landscapes. Rebild Bakker is not only a national park; it is also the stage for an annual 4th of July celebration rooted in the history of Danish emigration to the United States. Near the entrance you encounter sculptures and busts that honour emigrants, cultural figures and historical personalities tied to this transatlantic story. Using the information boards here, you can piece together the outlines of how the hills were bought by Danish‑Americans in the early 20th century and gifted to Denmark with the promise of ongoing celebrations. This context adds an extra layer of meaning to what might first appear as just a beautiful heathland panorama.

Starting point for broader Rebild adventures

Although small, Rebild Bakker Information serves as a springboard to a whole network of nearby experiences. Beyond the main hills lie chalk mines turned exhibition spaces, tranquil valleys carved by ice‑age meltwater and the dense woods of Rold Skov with its old beech trees and legends. Many visitors begin their day here, make use of the facilities and orientation, and then branch out to explore these varied corners of the landscape. In this sense, the location functions as both a pit stop and a planning point. A short pause at Rebild Bakker Information can transform a spontaneous walk into a more considered exploration of one of North Jutland’s most distinctive natural and cultural areas.

Atmosphere at the edge of town and heath

The ambience here blends the everyday feel of a local service area with the openness of the surrounding countryside. On quiet days you may hear only wind in the heather and distant bird calls from the slopes. At peak times, especially on fine summer weekends or during events in the hills, the area becomes livelier as walkers, cyclists and families prepare for their outings. Despite its practical purpose, the immediate setting still feels close to nature. Step a short distance away from the buildings and you are already looking into a landscape shaped by glacial forces, grazing and centuries of human stories, with Rebild Bakker Information as the understated threshold between town and wild heath.

Iconic landmarks you can’t miss

Hotel BramslevGaard

19.3 km

Experience tranquility and history at Hotel BramslevGaard, nestled in the scenic Bramslev Bakker by Mariager Fjord, offering gourmet dining, spa retreats, and easy access to Northern Jutland's natural wonders.

Restaurant BramslevGaard

19.3 km

Experience Danish history and gastronomy at BramslevGaard, a charming manor house nestled in the scenic Bramslev Bakker near Hobro, offering stunning views and French-inspired cuisine.

Mariager Fjord

19.9 km

Denmark's longest fjord winds through pristine Jutland landscapes, offering unspoilt nature, charming villages, and exceptional outdoor adventures.

Hobro Lystbådehavn

21.0 km

Denmark's premier fjord marina with historic charm and modern comfort.

Mariager Lystbådehavn

21.6 km

Denmark's most beautiful fjord meets a thriving sailing community in this welcoming maritime harbor.

Hotel Postgaarden Mariager

21.8 km

Experience historic Danish charm and modern comfort at Hotel Postgaarden Mariager, nestled in the heart of the 'City of Roses' with easy access to Mariager Fjord's natural beauty.

Mariager Kirke

22.0 km

A lofty Bridgettine abbey church turned parish landmark, where Gothic stone, noble tombs and organ music tell Mariager’s story above the fjord.

Mariager Church

22.0 km

A towering former abbey church above Mariager Fjord, where Gothic brickwork, noble tombs and a distinctive Aubertin organ keep centuries of faith and history alive.

Alstrup krat

22.1 km

Explore Alstrup Krat near Mariager: Hike through ancient forests, discover Bronze Age burial mounds, and enjoy stunning views of Mariager Fjord. A blend of history and nature awaits.

Rosenhaven

22.2 km

Discover Rosenhaven in Mariager, Denmark: a serene city park with over 400 rose species, blending history and beauty for a tranquil escape in the 'City of Roses'.

Munkholmanlægget

22.2 km

Discover Munkholmanlægget in Mariager: A historic park with tranquil nature, a charming lake, and a touch of whimsy, perfect for a peaceful escape and exploration.

Ivan Evigvår trold

22.3 km

Explore Ivan Evigvår Trold, a magical tourist attraction in Mariager, Denmark, where folklore meets artistry in a stunning natural setting.

Kings Hill | Megalithic tomb

22.3 km

Explore the rich tapestry of Danish and international design at Copenhagen's premier design museum.

Lille Vildmose

22.7 km

Discover Denmark's largest protected area, Lille Vildmose, a haven for wildlife and a unique raised bog ecosystem, offering immersive nature experiences and conservation insights.

Aalborg Zoo

23.1 km

Explore Malmö’s premier museum for technology, science, and seafaring, featuring interactive exhibitions, classic vehicles, and Sweden’s only public submarine display.

Unmissable attractions to see

RebildPorten

0.0 km

Contemporary welcome center and terrace at the gateway to Rebild Hills and Rold Forest, where maps, stories and local insight prepare you for the landscape ahead.

VINGES VANDRING

0.0 km

Experience Denmark’s most iconic heathland vistas and heritage on the well-marked Kvalitetssti Rebild hiking trail in the legendary Rebild National Park.

Museum Rebild

0.0 km

Where Danish emigration stories meet transatlantic friendship in historic northern Jutland hills.

Kvalitetssti Rebild

0.0 km

A certified premium hiking loop through Rebild Bakker’s purple heaths, deep springs and ancient forest, showcasing some of Denmark’s most dramatic lowland terrain.

Danhostel Rebild

0.1 km

Welcoming hostel near Denmark's scenic Rebild Bakker hills with modern rooms, friendly staff, and included breakfast.

Rebild National Park

0.2 km

Denmark's historic heathland where glacial hills meet Danish-American heritage and Europe's finest certified hiking trails.

Kimbrerstenen i Rebild Bakker

0.2 km

A carved Cimbrian bull in the heather-clad hills of Rebild Bakker, Kimbrerstenen links quiet North Jutland scenery with the far-reaching journeys of an ancient tribe.

Bålhytten i Rebild Bakker

0.2 km

Octagonal fire shelter honoring Danish-American heritage in Rebild's protected hills.

Comwell Rebild Bakker

0.3 km

Luxury resort immersed in Denmark's most visited national park, blending Nordic wellness with historic landscape.

Røverknolden

1.0 km

Artistic forest playground where imagination meets adventure in Denmark's largest woodland.

Lars Kjærs Hus

1.1 km

Tiny forest cottage, big folk tale: step into the poacher Lars Kjær’s world and his fortune-telling wife’s home in the hills of Rebild Bakker.

Skovtårnet

1.2 km

Modest in height but rich in views, Skovtårnet lifts you above Rold Skov’s twisted pines for wide horizons over Rebild’s hills and valleys in every season.

Ravnkilde

1.2 km

A powerful clear-water spring hidden in the wooded folds of Rebild Bakker, where rare wetland plants, cool streams and seasonal sea trout share a tranquil valley.

Troldeskoven

1.3 km

A compact corner of Rold Skov where centuries‑old beech trees twist into troll-like sculptures, blending folklore, forest history and quietly enchanting woodland atmosphere.

Hvasstræet

1.4 km

A modest memorial tree in the depths of Rold Skov, Hvasstræet quietly honours forester Jens Hvass amid rustling conifers and tranquil North Jutland woodland.

Essential places to dine

Rebildhus

0.0 km

Hearty Danish lunch and countryside charm on the edge of Rebild Bakker’s rolling hills, a relaxed restaurant base for walks, family outings and day trips.

Bb Rold

0.1 km

A homely little café and B&B-style retreat in a quiet Skørping street, offering simple comforts and easy access to the forests and hills of Rold Skov.

Røverstuen

0.1 km

Woodland restaurant at Rebild’s edge, where Danish comfort cooking, rustic interiors and forest legends combine into a relaxed, story-rich meal stop in Skørping.

Top Karens Hus

0.2 km

Historic countryside traktørsted at the gateway to Rebild Bakker, serving traditional Danish food, coffee and cake in intimate low‑ceilinged rooms and garden.

Westernhuset

0.2 km

Skørping's premier venue for group celebrations and traditional Danish dining

Papas Pizza Og Kebab House V/Serdar Keskin

2.7 km

Casual neighborhood pizzeria and kebab house in central Skørping, serving generous Danish-style pizzas, kebabs and grill favorites at moderate prices all week.

Papas Pizza Og Kebab House V/Serdar Keskin

Mosskovpavillonen

3.8 km

Historic forest pavilion serving French-Danish cuisine beside a pristine lake in North Jutland's natural heart.

Restaurant Hul19

4.8 km

Laid-back Scandinavian clubhouse dining with sweeping views over Rold Skov Golfklub’s closing hole and the forested landscape beyond in Skørping.

Ice Sushi

6.4 km

Straightforward sushi takeaway on Hobrovej in Støvring, serving practical sharing boxes and casual eat-in options for easy weeknight dinners and road-trip stops.

Bella Italia Støvring

6.7 km

Cozy pizza and steakhouse on Støvring’s main street, serving generous Italian-inspired comfort food and easygoing Danish hospitality for locals and road‑trippers alike.

MesterBageren Støvring

6.7 km

Lively neighborhood bakery-café in central Støvring, serving classic Danish breads, pastries and celebration cakes from early morning until late afternoon.

MADUMSØHUS ISBAR

7.3 km

Homely countryside ice cream stop by Madum Lake, where classic Danish soft ice meets quiet Jutland landscapes and relaxed summer-evening vibes.

Burger King

10.5 km

Flame-grilled burgers and quick meals in rural Jutland's convenient fast-food hub.

Motorvejsgrillen

10.6 km

Old-school Danish roadside grill off the Nørager motorway, serving hearty burgers, fries and classic fast food to drivers, locals and truckers all week.

Sønderup Landkøkken v/Dorthe Nørhave Johansen

11.7 km

Rural North Jutland kitchen turning classic Danish farm recipes into hearty daily meals and generous buffets for locals, pensioners and countryside celebrations.

Sønderup Landkøkken v/Dorthe Nørhave Johansen

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Essential bars & hidden hideouts

Skørping Bodega

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Down-to-earth local bodega in central Skørping, serving cold beers, simple drinks and small-town atmosphere from midday until late on weekends.

Happy Friday

5.4 km

Cozy Støvring cocktail bar with crafted drinks, warm lighting and a Friday-night feeling any day of the week.

City Bar Støvring

6.5 km

Unpretentious local bar in Støvring’s City Centret, offering simple drinks, friendly chat and a down-to-earth glimpse of everyday Danish small-town life.

Støvring Mc

6.7 km

Laid‑back neighborhood bar in small‑town Støvring, with a subtle motorbike vibe, simple drinks and a down‑to‑earth atmosphere on Viborgvej.

Loke's Ølstue

8.9 km

Suldrup’s no-frills bodega bar, where cold beer, local stories and small-town Danish pub culture come together in a cozy, lived-in corner on Aarestrupvej.

Carsten fenger

10.1 km

A low-key rural bar near Skørping where locals gather, travelers are welcomed, and simple drinks fuel long conversations in a relaxed countryside setting.

Rottehullet / Bodega

11.0 km

Laid‑back Danish bodega in quiet Arden, where cold beer, worn wood and easy conversation create a timeless neighborhood hangout.

Center Pubben ApS

13.3 km

Cozy neighborhood pub in Terndrup Center, pouring cold beer, simple drinks and warm small-town atmosphere in a no-nonsense Danish bar setting.

Skotten

18.5 km

Aalborg's casual neighborhood bar for relaxed socializing and unwinding with friends

Den Graa Kok Vinkælderen

20.8 km

Refined wine bar and cellar in North Jutland offering curated selections and elegant dining.

Club 85@Nibe Festival

20.8 km

Small-town bar turned festival hotspot, Club 85 is where Nibe’s intimate music nights spill over into easygoing drinks, local charm and late-night singalongs.

Jagtstuen

20.9 km

Traditional Danish bodega-style bar in central Hadsund, known for its cozy atmosphere and pioneering dementia-friendly approach to everyday social life.

Kælderen

20.9 km

Intimate basement bar at the heart of Hadsund's town square, open for evening gatherings Thursday through Sunday.

Jernkroen

21.2 km

Cozy harbor-side kro-bar in the heart of Nibe, where inexpensive drinks, a friendly courtyard and true small-town atmosphere invite you to linger.

ar

21.3 km

41.8 km

Experience live jazz performances in Randers' intimate and vibrant Jazzens Venner club.

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Getting There

Regional train and local walk from Aalborg

Car from Aalborg and wider North Jutland

Bus connection via Skørping or Støvring

Rebild Bakker Information location weather suitability

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Practical gateway to the Rebild hills

Facilities that make a nature day easier

Orientation hub for trails and viewpoints

Link to Rebild’s culture and Danish‑American story

Starting point for broader Rebild adventures

Atmosphere at the edge of town and heath

Iconic landmarks you can’t miss

Hotel BramslevGaard

Restaurant BramslevGaard

Mariager Fjord

Hobro Lystbådehavn

Mariager Lystbådehavn

Hotel Postgaarden Mariager

Mariager Kirke

Mariager Church

Alstrup krat

Rosenhaven

Munkholmanlægget

Ivan Evigvår trold

Kings Hill | Megalithic tomb

Lille Vildmose

Aalborg Zoo

Unmissable attractions to see

RebildPorten

VINGES VANDRING

Museum Rebild

Kvalitetssti Rebild

Danhostel Rebild

Rebild National Park

Kimbrerstenen i Rebild Bakker

Bålhytten i Rebild Bakker

Comwell Rebild Bakker

Røverknolden

Lars Kjærs Hus

Skovtårnet

Ravnkilde

Troldeskoven

Hvasstræet

Essential places to dine

Rebildhus

Bb Rold

Røverstuen

Top Karens Hus

Westernhuset

Papas Pizza Og Kebab House V/Serdar Keskin

Mosskovpavillonen

Restaurant Hul19

Ice Sushi

Bella Italia Støvring

MesterBageren Støvring

MADUMSØHUS ISBAR

Burger King

Motorvejsgrillen

Sønderup Landkøkken v/Dorthe Nørhave Johansen

Markets, malls and hidden boutiques

Roldhøj Lopper og Luksus

Rebild Bakker (Rebildvej / Rebild)

Vinhandel La BourGogne

Holy Moses Wineshop

Lenas Blomster

Bogby 9520

REMA 1000

Maggies Gemakker

FKN Genbrug / DCA Op Shop

Folkekirkens Nødhjælp Genbrug

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