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Sky Mountain

Go on a cheap car holiday to Central Jutland and climb Himmelbjerget and experience the magnificent scenery. Himmelbjerget is 147 metres high and has attracted thousands of tourists since the 1800s. Since 1861 it has been possible to sail there with the Hjejlen, which is still possible today. Enjoy the stunning views from one of the area's many vantage points.

Skanderborg

Skanderborg is located in the Søhøjlandet, the southern, hilly area between Silkeborg, Skanderborg, Horsens, Tørring and Thyregod. Søhøjlandet is known for its beautiful nature with lakes, forests and Himmelbjerget. Hiking, cycling and boating are plentiful. Also visit Søbadet, where it is possible to swim in the lake.

The Skanderborg area also offers exciting experiences in art, culture, gastronomy and shopping. Skanderborg Castle Church is worth a visit.

Skanderborg Museum

Skanderborg Museum is a merger of several museums, including Ferskvandsmuseet, Frihedsmuseet, Gl. Rye Mølle, Skanderborg Museum, Øm Kloster Museum and the historical archives of the municipality of Skanderborg. All of these individual museums are within easy driving distance of Skanderborg, and there's sure to be one to suit your taste.

Silkeborg Bird of Prey Show and Bison Farm

The absolute best way to experience the beautiful eagles, extremely fast falcons and very agile hawks. Both entertaining and unconventional, the shows demonstrate the incredible flying and hunting instincts these birds of prey possess. Try holding a bird of prey or owl yourself. They can appear larger on the arm than when flying around in the higher air and look like grey sparrows. Afterwards, there is the opportunity to explore the 'Owl Forest' and meet the world's largest owls, which nest in the trees. Then try to find your way out of the forest through the maze of paths, not always easy.

Also meet the magnificent bison. Take the tractor-trailer ride and hear the strange and amazing story of the bison's migrations and how it was vital to the Indians' survival and eventually wiped out by the white man.

An exciting trip for both children and adults interested in birds of prey and bison in the middle of nature's own open-air scene.

Hjejlen

Come on a wonderful sailing trip on the Silkeborg lakes with Hjejlen; the world's oldest coal-fired wheel steamer. This magnificent steamship celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2011 with the participation of The Queen. Experience the beautiful Jutlandic countryside from an angle you've never seen before, and become part of the Hjejlen's amazing history. Make a stop at Himmelbjerget and go up to enjoy the wonderful view from the top. A mini break, a family holiday, a summer holiday or just a cheap weekend break - holidaying in Denmark never has to be boring!

AQUA Aquarium & Animal Park

Meet the fascinating Danish animals living in wild and natural environments in AQUA. Watch the otter hunt in the lake and meet the cheeky raccoons who love to fight as well as play. There are also storks, vipers and then there are the cute little boar cubs, always busy exploring their surroundings. Children are sure to enjoy the large water playground, where water fights last for hours. Shoot the others down with the water cannon and try out the various water experiments or how about a trip through the water tower, if you're up for it! There's also a large indoor aquarium with pike and the record-breaking giant eel, which can swallow a whole duck if need be. Or how about a visit to the bottom of the lake without getting your feet wet, a great experience that can easily keep the whole family entertained. Also try the trip up to the fourth floor, which is full of amphibians and reptiles as well as various insects, and then there's the Dark Aquarium, but we've promised to keep that a secret, because it has to be experienced. Finish off an amazing tour in the café area, where organic dishes are served in both adult and children's sizes. Take the whole family to AQUA Aquarium & Animal Park - book a cheap hotel stay with Risskov today.

Museum Jorn

Find a car holiday in Denmark and visit Silkeborg with Riskkov Bilferie. Visit the exciting Jorn Museum in Silkeborg, which includes collections of paintings, drawings, prints and ceramics donated by Danish artist Asger Jorn between 1953 and 1973. The museum is located in a lovely park area down by the Remstrup River and, in addition to the Asger Jorn collections, also houses various temporary exhibitions. Risskov has many options for child-friendly hotels in Silkeborg and the surrounding area, making it easy to plan your holiday.

Silkeborg

Find a cheap holiday in Denmark at Risskov and go on an adventure with the whole family. Welcome to Silkeborg and the largest continuous forest area in Denmark. Together with the incredible lake system, the nature around Silkeborg welcomes you to an active outdoor life - which can be perfectly rounded off with a visit to one of the region's many cosy eateries.

There is something for everyone, regardless of age and interest. Visit the baths under Silkeborg Library and pamper yourself with a steam bath, herbal bath, mud bath or salt bath in the nostalgic surroundings. Take the kids to the largest freshwater aquarium in Northern Europe, AQUA, and/or rent a canoe, swim in the lakes or discover the nature along the Gudenå. Find the right self-drive holiday at Risskov and plan a cheap holiday in Silkeborg and the surrounding area with your family.

Museum Silkeborg

Go on a car holiday in Denmark with the whole family and find child-friendly hotels at Risskov. Visit Silkeborg, one of the Danish cities with a lot to offer. One of the celebrities is Silkeborg Museum Silkeborg in Hovedgården - Silkeborg's oldest building. Here you can meet the world-famous Tollund Man, who was found in a bog at Bjældskovdal in 1950 and is believed to have lived around the transition between the Bronze and Iron Ages. See also the lesser-known Elling Woman, found in the same bog 12 years earlier and thought to have lived at the same time as the Tollund Man. Find the best car holiday at Risskov that suits your holiday and get away to discover Silkeborg.

Årslev

Take a driving holiday in Denmark and visit the small but charming Årslev which has been considered a village for many years but is now a western suburb of Aarhus. The settlement, according to local historian August F. Schmidt, is believed to have been founded in the 4th or 5th century and was called Arsløf in 1203. Today Årslev is almost joined to the district of Brabrand. Until the municipal reform of 1 April 1970, it belonged to the Brabrand-Årslev parish municipality. In the centre is Årslev Church, which in the terminology of the People's Church is called Sønder Årslev Church to avoid confusion with Årslev near Randers. Find a cheap family holiday at Risskov and get away with the whole family on an experience in Aarhus.