Himmelbjerget
Denmark's most famous hill. From the tower on its summit you can look out over the Silkeborg lake district, and taking the century-old steamboat there in summer is a classic outing.
Himmelbjerget rises about 147 metres and is what Danes regard as a “mountain.” A monument tower built in 1875 stands on the summit, and climbing it gives views over Lake Julsø and the forests and lakes of the Silkeborg lake district. In summer you can take the paddle steamer Hjejlen, launched in 1861, from Silkeborg to the foot of the hill, then walk up. It is about 45 minutes' drive from Aarhus, and the lake district is also good for canoeing.
Opening hours
Open all day (tower open seasonally)
Nearby sights
- Ejer Bavnehøj
- Fængslet (Horsens State Prison)
- Randers Regnskov
- Den Gamle By
- Aarhus Botanical Garden
- Tivoli Friheden
- ARoS Aarhus Art Museum
- Marselisborg Palace