Silkeborg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Silkeborg
In the heart of Jutland is a lively market town surrounded by a breathtaking landscape of green forests, rolling hills and tranquil lakes.

A lovely town in Denmark’s Lake District, Silkeborg is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and family-friendly outdoor activities. Climb one of the nation’s highest hills, ride on a historic paddle steamer or kayak on peaceful waterways. Silkeborg is also a place of talented craftsmen, whose works are celebrated in the town’s architecture, galleries and museums.

Silkeborg’s town centre sits on the banks of Silkeborg Langsø, a lake fed by the Gudenå River. Its streets host colourful townhouses and half-timbered buildings that double as bars, cafés and shops. Visit 19th-century landmarks, such as Det Gamle Rådhus (Old Town Hall) and Silkeborg Kirke. Admire the Swiss-style Hjejlekisoken, a boathouse on the shores of a river cutting through the town.

Spot ethnographic artifacts at Museum Silkeborg, including Victorian-era furniture and the Tollund Man bog body from 300 B.C. Learn about the town’s papermaking heritage at the Paper Museum.

Just a 20-minute walk from the town centre is Indelukket, a waterfront park with a miniature golf course, open-air theatre and Museum Jorn. Investigate rotating exhibits from the personal collection of famed Danish painter Asager Jorn. Get close to native amphibians, birds, fish and reptiles at AQUA Akvarium og Dyrepark.

Rent a bike or catch a bus to KunstCentret Silkeborg Bad and browse the visual art exhibits displayed in this former 19th-century spa. Go to nearby Silkeborg Bunker Museum to learn about living in German-occupied Denmark during World War II.

Silkeborg’s surrounding forests, lakes and waterways are ideal for biking, hiking, horseback riding and kayaking. Swim in the lake water of Almindsø on a warm summer day or explore parts of the ancient Hærvejen trade route. Climb to the summit of Himmelbjerget a fun way to reach the base is aboard the Hjejlen paddle steamer.

Get to Silkeborg by flying to Aalborg, Billund or Copenhagen. Then rent a car or take the train. Visit during June’s Riverboat Jazz Festival or August’s Åbne Atelierdøre, when local artists invite visitors into their workshops.

Vejlsøhus Hotel & Konferencecenter
Vejlsøhus Hotel & Konferencecenter
3 out of 5
Vejlsøvej 51, Silkeborg
The price is ₹7,485 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
₹7,485
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Silkeborg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions AQUA Aquarium & Wildlife Park ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (879 reviews)
"Ok , clean"

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2022

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Radisson Blu Papirfabrikken Hotel, Silkeborg
Radisson Blu Papirfabrikken Hotel, Silkeborg
4 out of 5
Papirfabrikken 12, Silkeborg
The price is ₹11,707 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
₹11,707
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Silkeborg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and room service. Popular attractions Paper Museum and Silkeborg Raadhus ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Situated within walking distance to the city center."

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2024

Radisson Blu Papirfabrikken Hotel, Silkeborg
Scandic Silkeborg
Scandic Silkeborg
3.5 out of 5
Udgaardsvej 2, Silkeborg
The price is ₹9,864 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
₹9,864
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Silkeborg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Lunden and Gi den gas palads are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (825 reviews)
"Large, comfortable hotel. Pool and sauna were great as we were with a young child. Friendly staff and good breakfast."

Reviewed on 4 Sep 2022

Scandic Silkeborg
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White House Hotel Apartments
White House Hotel Apartments
3.5 out of 5
Dørslundvej 16, Brande
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Brande. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a terrace. Popular attractions Gallery Spor 1 and Brande Kirke are located nearby. ...
7.2/10 Good! (68 reviews)
Nice and relaxing
"The house was very nice and the entire family had a very relaxing time. The view of the front yard from the living room and the bedroom was great. Very peaceful neighborhood with close proximity of grocery store. Only couldn't see any staffs during our 3 day's stay. But that didn't cause any problem. ..."

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2017

White House Hotel Apartments
Hotel GUESTapart
Hotel GUESTapart
4 out of 5
Tueager 5, Aarhus
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Aarhus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,073 reviews)
"I have probably spent 1000 nights in hotels in my life. This is one of the absolute best and most impressive ones, both from a guest experience and from looking at the hotel as a business case. It is just incredibly well designed and run."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2023

Hotel GUESTapart
Guesthouse Sharon Aarhus
Guesthouse Sharon Aarhus
3 out of 5
Tjørnegade 6 B, Aarhus N, Aarhus
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly villa in Aarhus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 12 meeting rooms. Popular attractions Christianskirken and Aarhus Natural ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (57 reviews)
Friendly hosts
"Very friendly hosts and very clean Just needs a little atmosphere big room 2 different beds one double and one single Very good and simple breakfast Great location for Århus"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2020

Guesthouse Sharon Aarhus
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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