Guided road trip

Guided road trip

8660 Skanderborg

Photo: Klaus Thuesen

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Ejer Bavnehøj - Ejer Bavnehøjvej 1, 8660 Skanderborg
Start at Denmark’s highest point – Ejer Bavnehøj and Møllehøj. From the top of the reunion tower, you can see all the way to Samsø on a clear day.

Beach - Vædebrovej 53, 8660 Skanderborg
Drive towards Mossø and pass the cozy Vædebro Beach. Enjoy your coffee at picnic tables or in the shelter. The beach invites you with child-friendly waves.

Roadside stalls in Alken and Boes

Head to Alken, turn left onto Emborgvej, and enjoy the view of Mossø along the way. In the charming village of Boes, shop at roadside stalls.

Øm Monastery - Munkevej 8, 8680 Ry
Stop by Øm Monastery Museum, located by the ruins of a Cistercian monastery from the Middle Ages.

Gl. Rye Mill Museum - Møllestien 5, 8680 Ry
Visit the Museum at Gl. Rye Mill, take a walk in the Lyngbakker hills with a beautiful view over Mossø, and discover Saint Søren’s Spring.

Himmelbjerget - Himmelbjergvej 20
Head up Himmelbjerget, visit the Himmelbjerg Tower, and explore the stalls selling souvenirs – don’t forget to take home a traditional hiking stick!

Ry
Enjoy coffee at Billes Bønner in Butik Værdig at Bytorvet and explore the local shops and specialty stores.

 

Want more?
From Ry, you can sail with Hjejleselskabet to the base of Himmelbjerget or rent a canoe from Ry Kanofart for an adventure. Stock up on provisions at Kvickly near the harbor. Do as the locals do – grab a pizza and enjoy it at the beach by Sønder Ege for dinner.

 

Rainy Day Tips

EscapeGames - Industrivej 3 A, Skanderborg (Stilling)
EscapeGames challenges you with puzzles to solve as a team – great for kids too.

Skanderborg Bunkers - Kindlersvej 6, 8660 Skanderborg
Explore the bunkers, learn about Luftwaffe generals’ operations, and see the top-secret ENIGMA code machine.

FLOK - Dyrehaven 10, 8660 Skanderborg, Pavilion 5
A community house with creative workshops and a café. Pay only for materials in the workshops.

Cinemas
Popcorn, darkness, and the big screen: Visit cinemas in Skanderborg, Ry Cinema, or Galten Cinema.

Happy Studio - Skovsrodvej 6, 8680 Ry
Bring your creative projects to life at the small shop and crafting café. Check opening hours or book a visit at www.happystudio.dk.

Bloms Shopping Center - Adelgade 61, Skanderborg
Bloms offers shelter from the rain, with even more shops along Adelgade.

 

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