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Denmark's Aviation Museum

Denmark's Aviation Museum in Stauning showcases the evolution of aviation in Denmark through an extensive collection of aircraft. From early models to modern jets, it offers a comprehensive view of aviation history, making it appealing for families, students, and aviation enthusiasts. The museum's interactive displays and informative tours provide an educational experience, highlighting Denmark's significant contributions to flight technology. It's an ideal visit for those with a keen interest in the technical and historical aspects of aviation.

Bundsbæk Mill

Visit Central Jutland on a cheap self-drive holiday with the whole family. Stop by Bundsbæk Mølle, where nature and history are in abundance. The old watermill from 1843 still turns merrily, the water splashes over the mill wheel and the woodwork creaks atmospherically as the mill wheel works. The mill is used as an exhibition room and in the cosy mill rooms the miller's wife has coffee and cake ready. Find a cheap weekend break for the whole family and go on holiday in your own car and at your own pace. Find a self-drive holiday with Risskov and discover Jutland and its many attractions on a lovely family holiday.

Ringkøbing

Welcome to Ringkøbing with its cobbled streets, harbour and exciting speciality shops. Ringkøbing is one of Denmark's oldest trading towns and the most well preserved. The town lies in a beautiful landscape by Ringkøbing Fjord. The old centre with the square and the church is very nice to visit, as it is so well preserved. The town also has many restaurants where you can enjoy a nice dinner. Much is being done to preserve large parts of old Ringkøbing. The result can be clearly seen when you walk around the centre. Ringkøbing's square is adorned by the old town hall, which is now a tourist information centre.

Ringkøbing is charming and the cobbled streets connect the centre with the harbour area. Fishermen still leave their mark on the town, although today the harbour is mainly used by fjord fishermen and sailors. The once bustling harbour area has now been transformed into an oasis where you can gaze out over the fjord, while also strolling along the quayside or enjoying the water's edge.

Ringkøbing Museum

Ringkøbing Museum, where you can learn about the exciting history of the market town. For example, you can see an exhibition about Ringkøbing in the Golden Age or learn more about the German bunkers on the west coast. Ringkøbing Museum is also part of 13 other museums in the area, so there is plenty of opportunity to learn about the history of the area.

Tarm

Tarm is a trading town in the middle of the West Jutland countryside. The town has a fine selection of shops, eateries and attractions for both young and old.

Visit Hattemagerhuset, Tarm's oldest house, which is about 200 years old. Here you can explore the garden filled with old herbs and perennials, meet the chickens and get an insight into life on a farm in the old days. Various events are held regularly and are open to the public.

If you are interested in art, a walk through Tarm will be just the thing for you. The town has many interesting and fun sculptures placed around the streets, which help to make the walk through the town a great experience. Some sculptures have a special significance - for example, the column at the VGT - while others have a surprising approach.

Bring the whole family to Tarm Sports Centre, which has a swimming pool with several pools, a 60-metre waterslide, 1 and 3-metre seesaws, a whirlpool and a baby pool. There is also a fitness centre, tennis courts and badminton courts with the possibility of renting a racket.

You can also rent rail bikes and go for a ride on the Videbæk-Skjern Veteran and Model Railway. The tour is 13 km long and goes between Herborg gl. station and Skjern.

Adventure Park Ringkøbing

Adventure Park Ringkøbing is a safe setting for a fun day out! Inside the park you will find an indoor playland, a shooting and a racing simulator. Outside there are bumper balls, adventure golf, soccer pool and much more! There is something to get the whole family going!

The Art Pavilion of Henning Larsen

West Jutland’s Art Pavilion in Videbæk is designed by Henning Larsen’s practice. There are exciting art displays, and the opportunity to visit their wonderful cafe with its lovely view of the lake. If one is on a beach holiday or mini vacation in West Jutlandas well as interested in art, Videbæk is certainly the place to visit.

Søndervig Sandskulpturfestival

In the months between May and October, the Søndervig Sand Sculpture Festival, just 16 km from the hotel, opens up for guests to come and see this year's exhibition of unique and highly impressive sand sculptures.

Lystbækgaard

Go on a car holiday in Denmark and find an inn stay or a cheap summer holiday at Risskov. Drive to Lystbækgaard and experience the distinctive nature of the area. Throughout the year, various activities are organised, including sheepdog herding, sheep shearing, various farm markets and guided tours. Also visit the farm's small museum, where you can touch things, as well as the fine farm shop, where you can buy, among other things, pork, sheep sausages, wool, yarn, knitwear, skins, etc. Find cheap hotels at Risskov and come on either a summer or winter holiday to Lystbækgaard.

Houvig Fortress

Go on holiday by car and drive to Houvig Fortress, 3.8 km north of Søndervig, which is one of the most important German fortifications in Denmark from World War II. It consists of 50 bunkers and about 50 other concrete structures, which served as part of the Germans' Atlantic fortification with cannons, anti-aircraft guns and machine gun bunkers. For those interested in history and war, a cheap mini break in West Jutland is a must.

Vedersø County Museum

Vedersø County Museum has a memorial room for Kaj Munk, who was a priest in Vedersø from 1924 until his death on 4 January 1944. At the museum you can also see the old schoolroom, a gymnasium with old tools, and a room with an exhibition of local history and life on the dune. Also visit the vicarage in Vedersø, which was the setting for Kaj Munk's most active years.

Vedersø

The small village of Vedersø has about 500 inhabitants and is located by the North Sea, just south of Nissum Fjord. Vedersø is especially known for being the town where the Danish poet Kaj Munk served as a priest and lived the last 20 years of his life. Kaj Munk's vicarage - now a regional museum - and Vedersø Church are both obvious places to visit.

Ulfborg

Ulfborg is a cosy station town located 20 kilometres north of Ringkøbing. In the centre of the town you can visit Ulfborg Church and the local library, which was opened in 1997 and contains about 20,000 books and other media. A few kilometres to the west you can see the characteristic red and white 54-metre high windmill, the Tvindmøllen, and to the east you are greeted by a beautiful view of the Jutland heath.

The town is known for the royal privileged Ulfborg Market, which was held for the first time on 21 August 1840. Over the years, the number of visitors has been constantly increasing. If you are interested in visiting the market, it is held every year on the second weekend in August.

Åskov Golf Club

Find a golf holiday at Risskov and take your golf clubs to Åskov Golf Club. Here you can play the 18 holes of the beautiful course, which is maintained all year round. The course is set in natural surroundings, which certainly take the golfing experience up a notch. Find a golf holiday at Risskov and book a cheap weekend break near Åskov Golf Club. Go on a weekend break or a mini holiday and let your hair down at Åskov Golf Club.

Lyngvig Lighthouse

Go on a car holiday in Denmark and find child-friendly hotels or inns at Risskov to make your trip special. Set off at your own pace and enjoy the many beautiful sights Denmark has to offer. From Lyngvig Lighthouse, you can experience a stunning view of the beautiful Ringkøbing Fjord on one side and the rugged Western Sea on the other once you have climbed the 228 steps.

There is also the opportunity to walk in the dunes and enjoy nature. Find a cheap weekend break or a summer holiday with lots of activities at Risskov and get away to the many experiences that await.