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Gudenåen

Experience the Gudenå, which with its length of 158 km, is called Denmark's longest river. The idyllic river stretches through East and Central Jutland and offers excellent opportunities for angling or a leisurely canoe or kayak trip. In addition, you can experience some very special walks in the particularly flora and fauna-rich nature surrounding the Gudenå.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

ARoS Aarhus Art Museum

For a holiday in Denmark, book a hotel in Aarhus and visit ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum, located in the centre of Aarhus and one of the largest art museums in Northern Europe, with 10 floors filled with impressions, colours and shapes. The museum exhibits art from the Danish Golden Age and Modernism as well as international contemporary art. A number of special exhibitions are also held, while the museum's own collection of 8,000 works is also frequently rotated. There are also plenty of activities for young people, explore the 'Art Box' and make friends with a 'schism', but that's only on Sundays. Take the ride up the iconic rainbow, designed by Olafur Eliasson, and enjoy the beautiful view of Aarhus city through the characteristic rainbow colours. Enjoy the many works of art and by all means take the time to walk around and explore the beautiful collections.

The Old Town

Take an amazing journey through time in the heart of Aarhus and visit the Old Town, a unique experience. Experience people as they lived in the late 19th century in the living museum or how about a ride in the horse-drawn carriage? Also visit the oldest part of Den Gamle By and enjoy a real Danish mini-city with all its homes, shops and workshops. The buildings come from towns all over Denmark and have then been reconstructed at the museum. On the fairground you can play skittles or perhaps a ride on stilts could be a fun feature. Try a ride on the air swings or the carousel.

Moesgaard Museum

Experience the past in changing tempos at Moesgaard Museum, also known as MOMU. An attraction of the highest calibre, both for the exhibitions, the settings and the picturesque location overlooking the sea and the forest. Get up close to ancient times and see the giant Bronze Age burial mounds and Iron Age weaponry. Then comes the Viking Age, where visitors can follow a Viking in the Aarhus of the time. Also visit the Evolution Staircase, which sends curious visitors on a trip back in time and the opportunity to meet their predecessors, led by Lucy, at around 3.2 million years old, as the oldest. There are also regular special exhibitions, which always have a good story to tell, and all in all MOMU is a unique experience where it is hard not to be amazed by the magic of evolution. There's something for all the family to enjoy, and you can finish off your visit with a lovely walk down to the water's edge and enjoy the view over Aarhus Bay.

Aarhus

Find a car holiday in Denmark at Risskov and go on a self-drive experience around the country. Aarhus has many pluses and is also known as the 'city of smiles' and here you will find a wealth of cultural experiences, shopping opportunities and gastronomic experiences.

In Aarhus you can visit the beautiful art museum Aros, take a walk at Moesgaard museum, visit Tivoli Friheden or The Old Town. Yes, the possibilities are many for an eventful day.

You can also spend a day shopping in the city's countless boutiques and enjoy refreshments in a café. Find your summer, winter or autumn holiday at Risskov and explore Aarhus with the whole family.