The landscape around the Aarhus region is very diverse with its dramatic cliffs, endless moor terrain, high mountains, deep valleys, never-ending beaches, gigantic forests, and countless lakes.
Nationalpark Mols Bjerge offers a great variety of nature. Mols Bjerge is especially known for its extraordinary landscape, which was shaped during the Ice Age.
Hærvejen, which consists of a cycling/rambling trail and a bridal path, passes close by Silkeborg. Not only is it a scenic route, but it is also a historical journey down through Jutland along the Jut...
Trækstien is a trail between Silkeborg and Randers, which follows the old tow paths of the River Gudenå.
Gudenå River is with its 160 kilometers Denmark's longest river. The river originates in Tinnet Crate northwest of Tørring near Vejle and has its outlet in Randers Fjord.
In connection with Fussingø Skov (Fussingø Forest), you will find Fussingø Slot. Fussingø Slot is an old estate mentioned as early as 1540 which was private property untill 1945. Today, the castle is ...
The world's largest limestone mine. An endless maze of galleries with caves as large as cathedrals and narrow paths where an adult man cannot walk upright.
Himmelbjerget ("The Sky Mountain") rises 147 metres above the landscape and is one of Denmark’s finest and most traditional places for outings.
Randers FjordThe Fjord (Inlet) is worth a visit if you are a nature lover. With its rich plant life, Randers Fjord is a resort for many animals. It is possible to experience thousands of waterfowls ...
Dollerup Bakker is a natural resort near Dollerup just south of Viborg. One of Denmark’s deepest lakes, Hald Sø, is beautifully embedded in the hilly landscape, which is right on the edge of the ice f...
Hjarbæk Fjord inlet is the very inner part of the Limfjord. The inlet has been declared a game reserve, and here, you might catch a glimpse of otters, grey herons, kingfishers, bats, and seals.
On the small island of Anholt is Northern Europe’s largest low-lying heath, Ørkenen (the desert). Put on your walking shoes and explore Ørkenen’s impressive expanses, weather-beaten nature, and rare p...
In the heart of Djursland, you will find Kolindsund, which was the largest lake in Jutland until 1874. Today the canals of Kolindsund run from Kolind to Grenaa, and the surrounding area is characteris...
South of Aarhus a forest belt streches 7 kilometres along the coast. The part of the forest near the city is known as Marselisborg Skovene (the Marselisborg Forests). The large, continuous and old bee...
Helgenæs is located exactly in the middle of Denmark, and despite its small size, it contains so much of what is typically Danish - steep cliffs, low meadows, happy little hills and warm hollows, wide...
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