Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Silkeborg

Silkeborg is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 41,674 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit — 40 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 16 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Museum Silkeborg (1 km), Silkeborg Slot (1 km) and Duedal Bjerg (7 km).

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Silkeborg, Denmark
Silkeborg, Central Denmark Region district, Denmark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Silkeborg at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 41,674
Coordinates
56.1697° N, 9.5451° E
Places within 50 km
143 (39 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Silkeborg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Silkeborg: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Silkeborg

  • Alderslyst Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Indelukket · park · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Vejlbo Mose · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Bredhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Øm Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Sporup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Aqua · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Almind Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • KunstCentret Silkeborg Bad · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Ørnsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Arnakkekilden · attraction · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Vejlsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km

Things to see near Silkeborg, by type

Forts & heritage near Silkeborg

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Silkeborg. The closest is Silkeborg Slot (1 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Silkeborg Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Bredhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Øm Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Kehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
  • Mortenshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
  • Sejlgaard · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km

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Churches near Silkeborg

55 churches within 100 km of Silkeborg. The closest is Vor Frue Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Silkeborg

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Silkeborg. The closest is Silkeborg Langsø (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Silkeborg Langsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km
  • Lyngsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Vejlbo Mose · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Almind Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Ørnsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Vejlsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Silkeborg

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Silkeborg. The closest is Dronningestolen (2 km); the best-known is Duedal Bjerg (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Dronningestolen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Ulvehoved · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Lovisehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Silkeborg

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Silkeborg. The closest is Aqua (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Aqua · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Geding-Kasted Mose · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Givskud Zoo - Zootopia · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~52 km · Must-see

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Museums near Silkeborg

15 museums within 100 km of Silkeborg. The closest is Museum Silkeborg (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Silkeborg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Silkeborg
  2. 1 km Vor Frue Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  3. 7 km Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint, Central Denmark Region
  4. 11 km Himmelbjerget · viewpoint, Central Denmark Region
  5. 14 km Silkeborg Slot · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  6. 1 km Museum Silkeborg · museum, Central Denmark Region
  7. 1 km Back to Silkeborg

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From travellers near Silkeborg

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How to reach Silkeborg

    All places near Silkeborg by distance

    Within 15 km of Silkeborg

    • Silkeborg Bunkermuseum · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
    • Østre Søbad · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
    • Ulvehoved · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
    • Tranevig · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
    • Hvinningdal Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
    • Balle Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
    • Lovisehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
    • Klüwers Kanal · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
    • Brassø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
    • Uglesø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
    • Avnsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
    • Dybkær Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Schoubyes Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Virklund Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Sindbjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Ellesø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Thorsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Kehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Stoubjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Mortenshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Gødvad Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Jenskær · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Sejling Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Borre Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Sejs-Svejbæk Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Sejlgaard · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Stidal I · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Sinding Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Funder Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Hummelsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Slåensø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Tibbenhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Stakshøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Stouhøi · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Vesterhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Østerhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Lemming Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Boelshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Baunehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Himmelbjergruten · trek · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Dover Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Wedelslund · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Alken Enge · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Skivholme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Møllehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Ejer Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Karup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Kolsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Storhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Erik Glippings Jagthus · attraction · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Ovsted Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Pilbrodalen · trek · Central Denmark Region · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Sortebrødre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Heart · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Tamdrup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Brabrand Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Solbjerg Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Geding-Kasted Mose · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Herning Museum · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Ørum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Hasle Bakker · park · Central Denmark Region · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Rind Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Åbyhøj Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Hasle Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Viby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Langenæsparken · park · Central Denmark Region · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Holme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~49 km · Must-see
    • The Old Town, Aarhus · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Tyrrestrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Lukas Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Silkeborg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4067Silkeborg Slot (1 km)
    Churches3955Vor Frue Kirke (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2626Silkeborg Langsø (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1625Dronningestolen (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens517Aqua (3 km)
    Museums715Museum Silkeborg (1 km)
    Beaches & coast113Østre Søbad (3 km)
    Parks38Indelukket (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves15Møgelø (12 km)
    Other attractions33Ørnespringvandet (1 km)
    Treks23Himmelbjergruten (10 km)
    Temples02Sky Tower (51 km)

    Silkeborg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Silkeborg?

    Museum Silkeborg (museum, about 1 km), Silkeborg Slot (heritage site, about 1 km), Duedal Bjerg (viewpoint, about 7 km), Himmelbjerget (viewpoint, about 14 km), Vor Frue Kirke (church, about 1 km), Ørnespringvandet (attraction, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Silkeborg?

    143 places on Spotwander: 40 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Silkeborg?

    Silkeborg Slot, about 1 km by road; Bredhøj (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Silkeborg?

    Vor Frue Kirke, about 1 km by road; Silkeborg Kirke (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Silkeborg?

    Silkeborg Langsø, about 1 km by road; Lyngsø (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Silkeborg?

    Start in Silkeborg, visit Vor Frue Kirke, then Duedal Bjerg, then Himmelbjerget, then Silkeborg Slot, then Museum Silkeborg, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Silkeborg?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Silkeborg

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Silkeborg’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Silkeborg on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.