Silkeborg Forests

#287 among destinations in Denmark

Nature, Natural attraction, Forest

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Silkeborg Forests is Denmark’s largest forest. It comprises a collection of several independent private and public woodlands, that have been allowed to merge into a single connected forest south of the city of Silkeborg. At 22,400 ha, it is Denmark's largest forest since 2004, after Rold Skov, and it is located within the largest forest district in the country as well. The forests forms an important part of the larger regional landscape known as Søhøjlandet. ()

Local name: Silkeborgskovene Coordinates: 56°7'60"N, 9°34'60"E

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MidtjyllandDenmark

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Silkeborg Forests – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Himmelbjerget, Museum Silkeborg, Museum Jorn, Old Town Hall.

4.4 miSE
Panoramic hill with a summit tower
Himmelbjerget, Ry
112 min walk • Himmelbjerget is a hill located between Ry and Silkeborg, Denmark in the area known as Søhøjlandet. With a height of 147 m, Himmelbjerget is one of the highest natural points in the Danish landscape.
2.7 miNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Museum Silkeborg, Silkeborg
70 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jutland, Denmark, Museum Silkeborg serves as a beacon of cultural heritage, illuminating the rich history of the region. This museum, found in the picturesque city of Silkeborg, is a treasure trove for history enthusiasts and casual visitors...
2.2 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum Jorn, Silkeborg
55 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque town of Silkeborg, Denmark, Museum Jorn stands as a vibrant homage to the abstract expressionist artist Asger Jorn. This dedicated museum, a beacon of modern art, celebrates the life and work of one of Denmark's most influential 20th-century...
2.8 miNW
City hall
Old Town Hall, Silkeborg
72 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Silkeborg, Denmark, the Old Town Hall stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural heritage. This classic building, once the epicenter of local governance, has transcended its original municipal purpose to become a...
3.5 miN
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
JYSK Park, Silkeborg
90 min walk • JYSK park is a football stadium in Silkeborg, Denmark. The stadium is home to Silkeborg IF and has capacity for 10,000 spectators. The construction of JYSK Park began in 2015 and was completed in the summer of 2017.
2.6 miNW
56°9'12"N • 9°31'32"E
Kunstcentret Silkeborg Bad, Silkeborg
67 min walk • Museum
2.7 miNW
56°9'9"N • 9°31'23"E
Silkeborg Bunkermuseum, Silkeborg
69 min walk • Museum
6 miSE
56°4'34"N • 9°42'7"E
Gammel Rye Mølle
154 min walk • Museum
1.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Slåensø
40 min walk • Slåensø is a lake located immediately south of Borre Lake in Silkeborg South Forest and is usually counted among the Silkeborg lakes, although it is only connected to Borre Lake by a drain at Millingbæk.
3.5 miN
56°10'54"N • 9°33'13"E
Alderslyst Kirke, Silkeborg
91 min walk • Church
2.1 miNW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Silkeborg Stadium, Silkeborg
53 min walk • Silkeborg Stadium, latterly known as Mascot Park for sponsorship reasons, was a Danish football stadium in the town of Silkeborg, located in the middle of Jutland. It was home to the Danish Superliga club Silkeborg IF until the opening of JYSK Park in 2017.