Ejer Bavnehøj
A hill about 171 metres high that has long been regarded as Denmark's highest point. The summit tower offers views over the lake and hill country of central Jutland.
Ejer Bavnehøj lies near Skanderborg, at about 170.35 metres above sea level, one of Denmark's highest natural summits. The true highest point is the nearby Møllehøj, only a few centimetres taller, but Danes have long treated Ejer Bavnehøj as the “national summit” for photos. The summit is crowned by the Reunification Tower (Genforeningstårnet), built in 1924 to commemorate the reunification of North Schleswig with Denmark. From the tower you can see rolling moraine hills, forests and lakes, and on clear days even as far as the coast. The summit area is free to enter. The tower is open in the summer half-year for a small fee, and there is a café nearby. It is about 40 km from Aarhus, roughly 40 minutes by car. Public transport is limited, so combine it with Himmelbjerget or a hike through the lake district.
Opening hours
Summit open all day; tower approx. April–October (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Fængslet (Horsens State Prison)
- Himmelbjerget
- Tivoli Friheden
- Marselisborg Palace
- Den Gamle By
- Aarhus Botanical Garden
- ARoS Aarhus Art Museum
- Moesgaard Museum