Virklund, DenmarkDuedal BjergMuseum SilkeborgHimmelbjergetSukkertoppenØm KlosterAvnsø
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Virklund

Virklund is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark of about 3,113 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit: 39 forts & heritage, 36 churches and 15 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Duedal Bjerg, Museum Silkeborg and Silkeborg Slot.

56.1322° N, 9.5558° EPop. 3,113

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Within 30 km104 places
Within 50 km143
Must-see135
Notable91
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Duedal Bjerg

Viewpoint · 2 km

Museum Silkeborg, museum near Virklund
Must-see

Museum Silkeborg

Museum · 5 km

Silkeborg Slot, heritage site near Virklund
Must-see

Silkeborg Slot

Heritage site · 6 km

Places near Virklund by type

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One day from Virklund

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:47 pm

61 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Virklund
  2. Museum Silkeborgmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Himmelbjergetviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Dover Kirkechurch · 30 min
  5. Øm Klosterheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Sukkertoppenviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Virklund
Today’s loopVirklundStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Virklund?

Duedal Bjerg (viewpoint, about 2 km), Museum Silkeborg (museum, about 5 km), Silkeborg Slot (heritage site, about 6 km), Himmelbjerget (viewpoint, about 11 km), Sukkertoppen (viewpoint, about 16 km), Øm Kloster (heritage site, about 19 km).

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

143 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Virklund?

Østerhøj, about 5 km by road; Vesterhøj (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Virklund?

Virklund Kirke, about 1 km by road; Mariehøj Kirke (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Virklund?

Start in Virklund, visit Museum Silkeborg, then Himmelbjerget, then Dover Kirke, then Øm Kloster, then Sukkertoppen, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.