Best Attractions near Mossø
Discover the best attractions near Mossø. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
The 10 best attractions near Mossø
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Mossø
Jutland’s largest lake, where wide horizons, protected birdlife and easygoing outdoor adventures meet in the rolling Danish Lake Highlands.
Skanderborg Municipality4.3Very Good 28 Reviews -
Øm Klostermuseum
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.
Munkevej 8, 8680 Ry3.9Good 327 Reviews -
Yding Skovhøj
Ancient Bronze Age burial mounds, gentle forest trails and a long-running “highest point” debate meet atop this modest yet characterful hill in East Jutland.
8660 Skanderborg3.3Average 25 Reviews -
Justenborg Vin & Juletræer
Cut your own Christmas tree and taste estate-grown Danish wine in Skanderborg's countryside.
Vroldvej 141, 8660 Skanderborg4.8Excellent 9 Reviews -
Yding Skovhøjs parkeringsplads
Denmark's highest point awaits at this forest gateway, crowned with ancient Bronze Age mounds.
8660 Skanderborg4.2Very Good 52 Reviews -
Abbey Mill
Historic monastery mill turned lakeside retreat, where Denmark’s longest wooden building, canoe-filled waterways and big-sky views meet in the Mossø hills.
Klostermøllevej 48, 8660 Skanderborg4.4Very Good 528 Reviews -
Tåning Å
A serene stream through Denmark's lake highlands, perfect for canoeing and wildlife observation.
8660 Tåning3.7Good 7 Reviews -
Kallehave bålhytte
A modest grill shelter tucked into the Kallehave woods near Gl. Rye, perfect for unhurried campfire cooking and a quiet break on forest hikes.
Skovstedvej 6, 8680 Ry5.0Excellent 1 Reviews -
Ry havn
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.
Skimminghøj 5, 8680 Ry4.4Very Good 69 Reviews -
Møllehøj, DK's highest hill
A modest hill with a millstone marker, Møllehøj turns Denmark’s highest natural point into a gentle countryside detour packed with quiet geographic significance.
Bjødstrupvej 16, 8660 Skanderborg4.2Very Good 21 Reviews
Other attractions near Mossø
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Møllehøj
Stand on Denmark’s highest natural point atop a quiet Jutland farm hill, marked by a lone millstone and wide views across the gently rolling Ejerbjerge.
8660 Skanderborg3.9Good 49 Reviews -
Møllehjulet
Compact circular kiosk and information hub on Denmark’s rooftop at Ejer Bavnehøj, combining refreshments, facilities and landscape insight amid sweeping views.
Ejer Bavnehøjvej 4, 8660 Skanderborg4.2Very Good 17 Reviews -
Genforeningstårn på Ejer Bavnehøj
Step inside a living time capsule at Mølholmgård Købmandsmuseum, where the charm of Denmark’s rural merchant life is preserved in a historic village setting.
Ejer Bavnehøjvej 4, 8660 Skanderborg5.0Excellent 5 Reviews -
Knudhule strand
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.
Randersvej 85, 8680 Ry4.3Very Good 3 Reviews -
Maskenkol
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.
Lyngvej 20A, 8680 Ry4.6Excellent 16 Reviews -
Fugletårn
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.
8660 Skanderborg -
The Uncovered Bridge
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.
Vestbirkvej 2, 8740 Brædstrup4.5Excellent 2,407 Reviews -
Skulptur, Dronning Dagmars dreng
A quiet bronze tribute to Queen Dagmar’s child, set between lake and forest outside Hotel Skanderborghus in Skanderborg’s tranquil parkland.
Ved Hotel Skanderborghus (Skanderborg Kom, 8660 Skanderborg4.0Very Good 1 Reviews -
H.C. Andersen bench
Discover Råbjerg Mile, Northern Europe’s largest migrating sand dune—a stunning, ever-shifting landscape near Skagen, perfect for exploration and breathtaking views.
Himmelbjergvej 20, 8680 Ry3.8Good 13 Reviews -
Bestig Himmelbjerget
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.
Himmelbjergvej 22, 8680 Ry5.0Excellent 1 Reviews -
Himmelbjerget
Iconic Danish “mountain” above the Silkeborg lakes, blending sweeping forest-and-lake views with constitutional history, forest trails and classic excursion life.
8680 Ry4.5Excellent 710 Reviews -
Himmelbjergtårnet
A 25‑metre red-brick memorial crowning Himmelbjerget, offering sweeping lake-and-forest panoramas and a powerful glimpse into Denmark’s democratic story.
Himmelbjergvej 20, 8680 Ry4.5Excellent 134 Reviews -
Himmelbjerget
Historic Sletterhage Lighthouse offers panoramic sea views, maritime history exhibits, and wild coastal scenery at the southern tip of Mols Bjerge National Park.
Himmelbjergvej, 8680 Ry4.4Very Good 3,405 Reviews -
Turbådene Himmelbjerget
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.
Julsøvej 16, 8680 Ry3.5Good 2 Reviews -
Slaggård Banke
Bronze Age barrows, big-sky vistas and a stargazing shelter on a glacial ridge above the Gudenå Valley, just beyond the village of Østbirk in Central Jutland.
Naldalvej 5, 8752 Østbirk4.3Very Good 57 Reviews -
Dynæs voldsted
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.
8600 Silkeborg2.5Average 2 Reviews -
Gammelkol
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.
Møgeløvej, 8600 Silkeborg4.0Very Good 10 Reviews -
Himmelbjergegnens Tårnhøje Tårn
Historic hilltop tower above Søhøjlandet’s lakes and forests, blending Denmark’s constitutional story with sweeping Jutland views and atmospheric woodland paths.
Tønningsletvej 4, 8680 Ry4.3Very Good 7 Reviews -
Skoven Vestermølle
Historisk mølleskov ved Skanderborg Sø, hvor afmærkede stier, rislende bæk og restaurerede bygninger forener nær natur med levende kulturarv.
8660 Skanderborg -
FDF Outdoor Center Sletten
Denmark's premier outdoor recreation hub where free activities, mountain biking, and nature immersion meet modern comfort.
Bøgedalsvej 30, 8680 Ry4.6Excellent 391 Reviews -
Høgdal
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.
Høgdalvej 4, 8653 Them4.4Very Good 68 Reviews -
Mølholmgård købmandsmuseum
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.
Engmosevej 3, 8732 Hovedgård5.0Excellent 3 Reviews -
Runddyssen
A modest Neolithic burial mound tucked into the fields near Skanderborg, offering a quiet, atmospheric glimpse into Denmark’s Stone Age past.
Rønnevej 1D, 8660 Skanderborg3.0Average 1 Reviews -
Kongestolen
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.
8600 Silkeborg4.5Excellent 28 Reviews -
Pilbrodalen
A sinuous Ice Age valley south of Stilling-Solbjerg Lake, where steep slopes, moors and ponds create a quietly dramatic East Jutland walking landscape.
Vitvedhedevej 7, 8660 Skanderborg -
Labyrinthia
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.
Gamle Ryvej 2, 8653 Them4.1Very Good 729 Reviews -
Shelterplads
Back-to-basics shelter living on the edge of Silkeborg’s forests, offering free, simple overnight stays in fresh air within easy reach of trails and lakes.
Østerlundvej, 8600 Silkeborg4.0Very Good 18 Reviews -
De Små Fisk
Lakeside lawns, calm bathing water and simple shelters make this Silkeborg green space a relaxed gateway to the forests and waterways of the Silkeborg Lakes.
Sejsvej 40, 8600 Silkeborg4.4Very Good 689 Reviews -
Duedal Bjerg
Experience historic steam boat journeys on Julsø and Silkeborg lakes, arriving at Denmark’s Himmelbjerget, surrounded by scenery and nostalgia.
8600, Silkeborg4.0Very Good 8 Reviews -
Silkeborg Rovfugleshow
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.
Ansøvej 14, 8653 Them4.8Excellent 1,098 Reviews -
Them Bavnehøj
Historic beacon hill above Them, where a modest tower, wide horizons and a glacially carved landscape invite slow walks, simple picnics and big skies.
Sepstrupvej 19, 8653 Them3.7Good 3 Reviews -
Mindesten for Niels Sørensen
A modest fjordside memorial stone in Horsens, quietly honoring 1864 war soldier Niels Sørensen and weaving national history into an everyday neighborhood stroll.
Nordre Strandvej 37, 8700 Horsens -
Ulvehoved
A gentle hilltop in Silkeborg’s Nordskov, Ulvehoved offers forest trails, soft climbs and tranquil views across Denmark’s hilly lake highlands.
Ulvehovedvej, 8600 Silkeborg4.7Excellent 9 Reviews -
Befrielsessten i Resenbro
A leading Danish contemporary art gallery in Silkeborg, Galerie Moderne offers rotating exhibitions by top Scandinavian and international artists in a striking modernist space.
8600 Silkeborg4.5Excellent 2 Reviews -
Besøgshave - Den Kreative Have
A lovingly crafted Japanese-inspired show garden in rural Jutland, where water, topiary and quiet corners create a serene escape just outside Horsens.
Overmarken 44, Haldrup, 8700 Horsens4.4Very Good 89 Reviews -
Aboretet Silkeborg
A quiet world of global trees in a 200‑year‑old Silkeborg forest, where wetlands, wildlife and easy woodland paths create a free, low‑key escape close to town.
Sejsvej 24, 8600 Silkeborg4.4Very Good 5 Reviews -
FÆNGSLET
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.
Fussingsvej 8, 8700 Horsens4.4Very Good 5,061 Reviews -
Befrielsessten i Horsens
Experience Denmark’s industrial revolution first-hand at Industrimuseet Horsens—explore living workshops, period homes, and hands-on exhibits in historic factory buildings.
Borgmestervej 12, 8700 Horsens5.0Excellent 1 Reviews -
Ulvedalen
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.
Lovbyvej, 8700 Horsens4.3Very Good 10 Reviews -
Birkehøj Silkeborg
A modest Silkeborg hilltop with wide woodland views, Birkehøj offers a simple, quiet pause above town for walkers, cyclists and anyone craving a breath of open sky.
Ulvehovedvej, 8600 Silkeborg4.3Very Good 7 Reviews -
Fugletårn
Simple wooden birdwatching tower with wide views over Horsens’ Nørrestrand wetland reserve, perfect for peaceful bird spotting, sky-watching and quiet nature breaks.
8700 Horsens4.5Excellent 44 Reviews -
Odderpassager
A low wooden boardwalk skimming Almindsø’s surface, Odderpassager lets you drift between forest and lake at Østre Søbad, half pier, half tranquil nature trail.
Østre Søbad (Silkeborg Kom, 8600 Silkeborg5.0Excellent 1 Reviews -
AQUA Aquarium & Wildlife Park
Freshwater worlds, playful otters and splash-filled playgrounds come together in Silkeborg’s lake-district aquarium and Danish wildlife park.
Vejlsøvej 55, 8600 Silkeborg4.3Very Good 2,825 Reviews -
Mindesten for Det Slesvigske Kyrasserregiment
A modest forest memorial stone that quietly recalls Horsens’ century as a cavalry garrison town and the legacy of Det Slesvigske Kyrasserregiment.
8700 Horsens3.8Good 4 Reviews -
Kroghs Bænk
Central Jutland’s award-winning safari and wildlife park, where visitors can encounter exotic animals, participate in immersive experiences, and explore vast open landscapes.
8600 Silkeborg4.7Excellent 23 Reviews -
North Beach
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.
Rønnevej 27, 8700 Horsens4.5Excellent 114 Reviews -
Indelukkets Friluftsscene
Historic open-air theatre hosting rock festivals, concerts, and cultural events in scenic Silkeborg parkland.
8600 Silkeborg5.0Excellent 3 Reviews -
Knagerne Silkeborg
A small, protected pocket of old-growth woodland in Silkeborg Vesterskov, where crooked beeches, fallen trunks and deep quiet create an evocative forest escape.
8600 Silkeborg4.6Excellent 16 Reviews -
Befrielsesmonument i Silkeborg
A powerful World War II memorial in Silkeborg’s Indelukket park, where Knud Nellemose’s bronze freedom fighter rises from granite reliefs of occupation, resistance and liberation.
8600 Silkeborg -
Comwell Bygholm Park
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.
Schüttesvej 6, 8700 Horsens4.2Very Good 1,720 Reviews -
Bygholm Park
Leafy manor grounds that blend playgrounds, picnics and lakeside trails into Horsens’ most effortless everyday escape.
Unnamed Road, 8700 Horsens4.6Excellent 568 Reviews -
Bygholm Park Legeplads
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.
Schüttesvej 1, 8700 Horsens4.4Very Good 5 Reviews -
Lilian's tree
Ancient tree, riverside serenity, and family-friendly art in Horsens' most beloved waterfront escape.
Andr Steenbergs Pl. 11, 8700 Horsens4.5Excellent 8 Reviews -
Dronningestolen
A modest forest hill with a royal name, Dronningestolen offers a framed Silkeborg panorama, woodland quiet and a sense of history above the lakeside town.
8600 Silkeborg4.3Very Good 50 Reviews -
Dyrskuepladsen
Expansive fairground on Horsens’ edge, transforming from quiet open fields into a lively world of markets, livestock shows, funfair rides and local rural life.
Hattingvej 6, 8700 Horsens4.1Very Good 220 Reviews
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