Culture and Urban Life
Silkeborg offers a rich cultural and urban life. There are exciting attractions, cultural centers and museums with world-famous art - in addition to cafés, restaurants and shops for every taste.
Attractions
Hjejlen
Experience the Silkeborg Lakes and Himmelbjerget from the sea aboard Hjejlen, the world's oldest coal-fired paddle steamer in operation. Read more about Hjejlen and her seven sisters in the Hjejleselskabet fleet below.
Himmelbjerget
One of the most iconic places in the Lake Highlands is Himmelbjerget. Take a walk to the top of the tower and enjoy the breathtaking view over Julsø, the forests and the charming landscape. Explore the fascinating story of the birth of democracy and discover how this place has played an important role in Denmark's history.
Aqua
AQUA Aquarium & Animal Park celebrates Danish nature. Meet the fish below the surface, experience the wild play of otters, visit the badger in the underground cave and look down into the stork's nest.
The enclosure's playground and mini golf
The new playground in Indelukket is shaped like a journey through the Lake Highlands with play areas designed as a bog, forest, lake, meadow and hill landscape. It is worth a visit and is only a five-minute walk from the camp.
Denmark's oldest 18-hole mini golf course is also located in a scenic location in Indelukket, right next to the camp.
The Troll Strong Storm
The giant troll Strong Storm sits in the forests around Ørnsø and looks after the forest animals. He hides a bit, so you have to go exploring to find him.
Conversation Tower Turning Point
The Conversation Tower The turning point at Silkeborg College is artist Peter Callesen's idea of how two people can meet for conversation, the view and nature. Each with their own starting point. The two staircases form a double spiral and meet in an informal conversation room at the top of the tower.
Silkeborg Eagle Reserve, Raptor Show and Bison Farm
In Silkeborg Eagle Reserve you can experience the world's largest birds of prey and meet passionate falconer Flemming Sanggaard. The reserve also offers an encounter with the mighty American bison, and you can explore the mysterious Owl Forest.
Museums
Museum Jorn
Museum Jorn is located in Indelukket, just a five-minute walk from Ly Outdoor Camp. The museum was founded by Asger Jorn (1914-1973), one of the most important Danish artists of the 20th century.
Museum Silkeborg
Main courtyard: The main building, located by Silkeborg Harbour, houses Museum Silkeborg and is Silkeborg's oldest building, but the world star who lives here is even older. The Tollund Man is approximately 2400 years old. Together with exciting finds from ancient times, he makes Museum Silkeborg a cultural-historical attraction in a special class.
The paper factory: The Paper Museum is a living workshop where you can learn about the Paper Factory and the history of paper, as well as the origins of Silkeborg. It was here, among other things, that the paper for Danish banknotes was produced in the 1900s.
The bleaching rain: Museum Silkeborg, Blicheregnen, tells the story of Steen Steensen Blicher and life in the countryside in the 1800th century.
Art Center Silkeborg Bad
Here you can experience changing exhibitions with both Danish and international artists in classic buildings that once housed the spa »Silkeborg Bad«. In the beautiful park area outside there is a large sculpture collection that you can enjoy during a hike here. For example, combined with the hunt for the Giant Troll Strong Storm. The park area also has a musical playground, which is usually a hit with the little ones.
Silkeborg Bunker Museum
Silkeborg Bunker Museum takes you on an exciting journey back to the great military headquarters at Silkeborg Bad – led by the German General von Hanneken. The museum is housed in one of the 24 bunkers that still stand around the forests.
Gallery Modern Silkeborg
Experience top-class art at one of Scandinavia's largest and leading galleries for modern art. Galerie Moderne Silkeborg has four exhibition halls that present six to eight exhibitions annually.
Cultural centers
Jysk Musikteater
Jysk Musikteater was created with one purpose: to give guests an experience beyond the ordinary. Whether it's performances on stage, a private party, or corporate events, Jysk Musikteater gives you an experience beyond the stage.
Dramas
Rampelys is Silkeborg's cozy and intimate music venue and cultural center, located right by the pedestrian streets in the city center. Rampelys is run by volunteers who are highly committed to delivering intimate and vibrant live experiences to the audience.
Silkeborg Libraries
Silkeborg Libraries are a gathering point in Silkeborg and one of the municipality's largest cultural institutions. The libraries offer life inspiration, fascination, surprises, insight and perspective.
Gastronomy
Just around the corner:
Restaurant Orangeriet
Café Cobra at Museum Jorn
Restaurant Closed
At the harbor and Remstrup Å:
Ironed
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Café Evald
Café Kik
Bones
Branded Bread
Brandt Pizza
No 21 Tapas and Wine Bar
In the city center:
Panorama
Drewsen's
Vivi Food and Wine Bar
Muggle
Sword
Piaf
La Casita
Café HumleChok
Marco Polo
Woody's Street Bar
R Harn Thai Kitchen
Masala Indian Take Away
Restaurant Roma
Italian, pizzeria
Worth driving (or rowing, cycling, sailing) for
Shopping
The pedestrian street system in Silkeborg consists of Torvet and Østergade, Vestergade, Søndergade, Nygade and Tværgade. The pedestrian street environment is inspired by the nature of the Søhøjlandet – yes, in fact, we have the greenest pedestrian streets in Denmark in Silkeborg.
