Best Attractions near Trækstien
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The 10 best attractions near Trækstien
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Trækstien
Historic towpath turned riverside hiking route, tracing the Gudenå between Silkeborg and Randers through wetlands, forests and meadows rich in quiet, watery atmosphere.
Trækstien, 8600 Silkeborg4.6Excellent 37 Reviews -
Energimuseet
Denmark's energy revolution comes alive where history powers the future.
Bjerringbrovej 44, 8850 Bjerringbro4.4Very Good 1,292 Reviews -
Jutland's Automobile Museum
A countryside trove of more than a century of motoring, where pioneer runabouts, fire engines and barn‑find relics share the floor with gleaming classic cars.
Skovvejen 13B, 8883 Gjern4.5Excellent 255 Reviews -
Gudenådalens Museum
Small in size but rich in heritage, Gudenådalens Museum reveals Viking treasures, rural crafts, and rune stones from Denmark’s Gudenå Valley in Bjerringbro.
Vestre Ringvej 5, 8850 Bjerringbro4.4Very Good 12 Reviews -
Landal Søhøjlandet
Family-friendly forest holiday park on a quiet Jutland plateau, blending indoor pools and activities with easy access to Denmark’s lake-district landscapes.
Lille Amerika 10, 8883 Gjern4.1Very Good 1,722 Reviews -
Vinderslevholm
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.
Vinderslevholmvej 56A, 8620 Kjellerup4.5Excellent 15 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 -
Ulstrup Castle
Renaissance manor by the Gudenå River, where centuries of Danish noble history meet tranquil parkland and seasonal concerts in a restored rural estate.
Ulstrup Skovvej 20, 8860 Ulstrup4.2Very Good 162 Reviews -
Silkeborg Søerne
Denmark's premier water gateway—paddle, cruise, and explore the pristine lakes of Søhøjlandet from the heart of Silkeborg.
Nygade 18, 8600 Silkeborg4.5Excellent 24 Reviews -
Slotsholmen
Experience breathtaking panoramic views over Silkeborg's heather-clad hills and serene lakes at Kongestolen, a must-visit for nature enthusiasts.
8600 Silkeborg4.5Excellent 2 Reviews
Other attractions near Trækstien
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Kedelhuset
Intimate live music and performance venue in Silkeborg’s former paper mill boiler house, blending industrial charm with a modern black box concert hall.
Papirfabrikken 72, 8600 Silkeborg4.4Very Good 285 Reviews -
Riverboat Jazz Festival
Swinging jazz, riverboats and long Nordic evenings fuse in Silkeborg’s lake district for a five-day celebration where the entire town becomes a waterside stage.
Kedelhuset, Papirfabrikken 72, 8600 Silkeborg3.0Average 1 Reviews -
Museum Silkeborg, Papirmuseet
A living paper workshop in Silkeborg’s old factory, where you watch pulp become sheets, learn about banknote paper and try your hand at this quietly magical craft.
Papirfabrikken 78, 8600 Silkeborg4.5Excellent 209 Reviews -
Springvand
Silkeborg Langsø’s towering fountain turns the town’s central lake into a stage of water and light, blending engineering spectacle with everyday lakeside life.
8600, Søvej, 8600 Silkeborg4.8Excellent 33 Reviews -
The Hjejle Agency
Denmark's oldest steamship still operating with its original 1861 engine, offering historic cruises through the scenic Silkeborg Lake District.
Sejsvej 2, 8600 Silkeborg4.4Very Good 754 Reviews -
Museum Silkeborg, Hovedgården
Step into Silkeborg’s oldest manor house to meet Tollund Man, explore bog mysteries and trace the town’s journey from Iron Age wetlands to modern Jutland hub.
Hovedgårdsvej 7, 8600 Silkeborg4.3Very Good 580 Reviews -
Tollundmanden
Meet the Tollund Man, a 2,400‑year‑old bog body whose hauntingly preserved face and story of ritual, death and discovery define Museum Silkeborg’s Iron Age heart.
Hovedgårdsvej 7, 8600 Silkeborg4.8Excellent 16 Reviews -
Statue of Michael Drewsen
Panoramic forested hilltop viewpoint steeped in royal legend, offering sweeping vistas over Silkeborg’s lakes and the lush Søhøjlandet landscape.
Torvet, 8600 Silkeborg4.1Very Good 47 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 -
Vægmaleri
Experience the tradition of Denmark’s lake steamers aboard Turbådene Himmelbjerget, a nostalgic boat journey bridging Ry, Silkeborg, and the legendary hill.
Nygade 18C, 8600 Silkeborg4.0Very Good 1 Reviews -
Galerie Moderne Silkeborg
One of Scandinavia’s largest modern art galleries, blending CoBrA masterpieces, contemporary works and a welcoming, free-to-enter space in central Silkeborg.
Hostrupsgade 39, 8600 Silkeborg4.5Excellent 62 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 -
Silkeborg Archive
Silkeborg’s collective memory, preserving documents, images and stories that trace the lakeside city’s journey from industrial outpost to modern municipality.
Hostrupsgade 41A, 8600 Silkeborg4.3Very Good 3 Reviews -
Badeanstalten
Denmark's most authentic bathhouse—a historic Nordic wellness sanctuary preserving centuries of bathing tradition.
Hostrupsgade 41A, 8600 Silkeborg4.7Excellent 165 Reviews -
Museum Jorn, Silkeborg
Riverfront modern art sanctuary in Silkeborg, uniting Asger Jorn’s bold legacy, CoBrA masterpieces and hands-on creativity in an intimate, light-filled museum.
Gudenåvej 7-9, 8600 Silkeborg4.3Very Good 1,071 Reviews -
MOSES
Discover leading Danish and international contemporary art in the heart of Silkeborg, with exhibitions, events, and a welcoming, creative atmosphere at Galerie Moderne.
Kalgårdsvej, 8600 Silkeborg4.5Excellent 2 Reviews -
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 -
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 -
Indelukkets Friluftsscene
Historic open-air theatre hosting rock festivals, concerts, and cultural events in scenic Silkeborg parkland.
8600 Silkeborg5.0Excellent 3 Reviews -
Scandic Silkeborg
Scandinavian comfort by the lake: a pool, forest paths and flexible spaces on Silkeborg’s tranquil green edge.
Udgårdsvej 2, 8600 Silkeborg4.2Very Good 1,083 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 -
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 -
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 -
Ø, Denmark
A quiet pocket of rural Jutland where open fields, wide skies and working farms create a gently scenic pause from Denmark’s busier, more polished attractions.
8830 Tjele4.6Excellent 52 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 -
Art Center
Contemporary art and nature converge in a historic health resort transformed into Denmark's most distinctive sculpture park experience.
Gjessøvej 40, 8600 Silkeborg4.4Very Good 1,007 Reviews -
Silkebog skulpturpark
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.
Gjessøvej, 8600 Silkeborg -
Silkeborg Bunkermuseum
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.
Gjessøvej 42, C, 8600 Silkeborg4.3Very Good 143 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 -
Silkeborg park
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.
Gjessøvej 40C, 8600 Silkeborg5.0Excellent 1 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 -
Mindesten for Faldne ved Jydske Dragonregiment
A quiet countryside memorial near Viborg where the Jutland Dragoons’ fallen are honoured amid trees, flags and fields at the historic Rindsholm site.
Rindsholm (Viborg Kom, 8800 Viborg4.8Excellent 4 Reviews -
Danske Soldaters Mindelund
A tranquil memorial park by historic Rindsholm Kro, honoring more than 100,000 Danish soldiers and peacekeepers amid lawns, trees, monuments and armored vehicles.
Gammel Århusvej 323, 8800 Viborg5.0Excellent 6 Reviews -
Stærke Storm af Thomas Dambo
A towering recycled-wood troll by Thomas Dambo, hidden in Silkeborg’s lakeside forest, where fairytale art, playful exploration and peaceful nature meet.
Gjessøvej 44, 8600 Silkeborg4.7Excellent 301 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 -
Bruunshaab Gamle Papfabrik
A living paper and cardboard factory in a tranquil valley near Viborg, where roaring machines and worn brick halls bring Denmark’s industrial past vividly to life.
Vinkelvej 93b, 8800 Viborg4.4Very Good 306 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 -
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 -
Tapdrup Trælleborg
Subtle Viking‑age earthworks on a quiet rise above the Nørreå valley, where soft contours and big skies tell the story of an early fort in rural Jutland.
Tapdrupvænget 10, 8800 Viborg5.0Excellent 1 Reviews -
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 -
Vedsø
A small, sky‑wide lake on Viborg’s fringe, where quiet banks, open horizons and simple paths offer an easy escape into classic Jutland countryside.
Vedsøvej 8, 8800 Viborg4.6Excellent 14 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 -
Funder Ruin
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.
Funder Skovvej 17, 8600 Silkeborg4.3Very Good 8 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 -
Museum Silkeborg, Blicheregnen
Historic vicarage museum in Thorning exploring Blicher’s life, Jutland heath society, the Battle of Grathe Heath and a quirky global animal collection.
Blichersvej 30, 8620 Kjellerup4.3Very Good 86 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 -
E Bindstouw
Atmospheric 18th-century village schoolhouse and Blicher haunt in Lysgård, offering an intimate glimpse into rural Jutland life, learning and storytelling.
Blichersvej 40, 8800 Viborg4.2Very Good 29 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 -
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 -
Jazzens Venner
Volunteer‑run jazz association turning a modest Randers venue into an intimate club for swinging concerts, close‑up solos and cozy community evenings.
Nørreådalsvej 5, 8920 Randers -
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 -
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
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