Hotel Birksø

Discover Hotel Birksø – your perfect base for a weekend filled with experiences in beautiful Ry. Located right by Ry train station and the main street, this modern, renovated city hotel offers an ideal combination of urban life and picturesque surroundings. Here, you can step directly into the wonders of nature that envelop the charming town with its breathtaking lakes and lush landscapes.

Kyhnsvej,2 , 8680 Ry

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  • Central Denmark
  • Jutland
  • City Break
  • Danish inns

Hotel Facilities

  • Bar/lounge
  • Parking with discount
  • Non smoking
  • Airport: 67
  • 52 Rooms

Stays and sleepovers atHotel Birksø

Located in beautiful Ry city

Hotel Birksø features 52 bright and stylishly decorated rooms, where modern comfort meets a warm atmosphere. The rooms are spread over three floors, creating an intimate and cozy ambiance. Although the hotel is centrally located, you can enjoy the sounds of the vibrant city life in a pleasant way.

Indulge your taste buds at one of the hotel's two restaurants. Restaurant Ry'tteriet offers a fantastic experience with delicious 3- or 5-course menus served from Monday to Saturday starting at 6:00 PM. Here, you can savor seasonal fresh ingredients in a casual and inviting atmosphere.

If you're looking for something more relaxed, Birksø GastroBar is the perfect choice. Open every day of the week from 12:00 PM, the GastroBar offers both lunch dishes and evening delicacies, while the bar stays open until 12:00 AM for those wishing to end the day with a nice drink.

Whether you're on a business trip or a holiday, Hotel Birksø has the facilities you need, including several conference and meeting rooms. Let yourself be swept away by the authentic experience and take a break from everyday life in the heart of Ry – Hotel Birksø is waiting to welcome you!

Attractions nearby of Hotel Birksø

  • Photo: Per Bille

    The Station Town of Ry

    0.17 km

    From the lively harbor in Ry, there is a beautiful view of Himmelbjerget, the lakes, and the forests. Tourist boats from the Hjejle Company come and go, loaded with summer guests. Canoes set off on long journeys with happy families, and the Lakeside restaurant serves tapas on the harbor quay, while the kiosk's homemade Italian ice cream is a heavenly treat for both young and old sweet tooths.

    Here, specialty shops entice with everything from crafts and Danish Design to delicious strawberry cakes and fashion, and on Saturdays at Ry Market, you can find fresh local produce from the surrounding area.

    Events

    Throughout the summer, every Wednesday and Sunday, you can enjoy free promenade concerts in the pavilion at the harbor, where hundreds of locals and tourists gather for a cozy evening with music from all over the world.

    On Siimtoften, right above the harbor, vintage car enthusiasts gather every Thursday evening from June to October. Hundreds of sparkling, polished vehicles are parked on the grass, and if you're a bit curious, you can always have a good chat with the proud car owners.

    Swimming Lakes and Beaches

    Two lovely beaches - Knudhule and Sdr. Ege - with good play and picnic facilities are part of the town's life, and here, children can splash around while adults enjoy life.

    For dinner, for example, you can visit Knudhule Badehotel with a view of the beautiful, deep Knudsø.

    The lakes around Ry are also fantastic waters for kayaks and paddleboards.

    "Stop by"

    On your way between towns, you'll encounter signs saying "Freshly Harvested Honey," "Strawberries and Peas," or "Ceramics - Stop by." Perhaps the goods are for sale in a small roadside stand, maybe the sign points to a farm shop with food that tastes delightful from the Lake Highlands, or perhaps it's an invitation to step inside the artist's workshop.

    Shopping

    In the Lake Highlands, shopping is pure pleasure, whether you just need a rye bread for packed lunches or are hunting for a great bargain. You can leisurely browse through small specialty shops or fill your shopping cart in large, modern supermarkets.

    There are no parking problems in Ry; there is plenty of space everywhere.

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    Ry Nymølle

    0.27 km

    Ry Nymølle was built by miller Andersen. In 1904, a sawmill was established in connection with the mill, and there was also a feed store associated with it.

    Until 1929, Ry Nymølle was operated by wind power. In 1929, a 36 HP Nias motor was installed in the mill, which could power both the mill and the sawmill.

    Ry Nymølle operated as a mill until 1977, after which the mill was renovated and used as an architectural firm until 2004.

    A Boyhood Dream

    Since 2004, Ry Nymølle has been privately owned. The owner, Benny Sølvsten, who was born and raised in Ry, fell in love with the mill as a child when he would ride to the mill in a horse-drawn wagon to fetch feed for his chickens. After taking ownership in 2004, Benny Sølvsten subjected the mill to a major renovation both externally and internally. In 2008, he moved into the main building, where he still resides.

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    Ry Church

    0.56 km

    Between choir and nave there are three arcades on granite pillars. The altarpiece was painted by Poul Steffensen. The font of steatite from 1909 was donated by Groenholt Church.

    The painter Poul Steffensen is buried at the churchyard, and on his grave is a monument with a portrait medallion made by the sculptor Elias Oelsgaard.

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    Siim Mose near Skanderborg

    0.75 km

    It left a minor lake, which later became choked with peat mosses and other plants, whose accumulated residues today constitute the peat in the bog. Ancient mounds at Lynghoved, Brunhøj, Maglehøj and other places speak of a settlement in the area in the bronze age.

    Before urbanization really gathered momemtum Siim Mose was farm land. The groundwater level was lowered so that the area could be used for cultivation, pasture and hay harvest, etc. Later the bog became a levelling reservoir for surface water from Industrial Area East.

    Since 1990 the groundwater level has been raised again and paths made. The higher groundwater level improves the conditions for frogs and newts, which again attracts a number of birds and animals which live on among things amphibians. Another effect is that it helps to keep parts of the bog free of high plants such as trees and bushes.

    Read more : Siim Mose near Skanderborg
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    Alling Vest

    1.82 km

    Beautiful nature

    The strong relief of heights and valleys was formed by the natural forces released during the latest Ice Age. Water from the melting ice and the precipitation furrowed the countryside and formed the valleys and gullies we see today. Seen from the bottom of valleys or gullies the bordering heights seem often to be towering, but in reality they are no higher than the extensive moraine plateau behind them. The largest of these valleys is the Århus Valley, which led the melted water westwards. This subglacial stream trench stretches from Århus to Silkeborg, and in its bed a large number of lakes were formed, i.a. Knudsø, Birksø and Julsø. From Bryggebjerg (79 m) is a magnificent view.

    Different arts of nature

    In the more or less wild groves and on the banks of stream and lakes you find many different species of trees and bushes: oak, beech, birch, hawthorn, alder buckthorn, hazel and elder, dog rose and alder, and also spruce and pine. In many places the trees are overrun with honysuckle, and before leafing foliation the underbrush is covered by pilewort and wood anemone. Along field roads and paths you find species such as medicinal comfrey and sweet cicely, which both grew in the medieval convent gardens. On the heathery hillsides you find the common species of the moorland flora, and at Bryggebjerg beautiful groups of juniper.

    The natur reserve boasts a bird life with an impressive number of species: great crested grebe, black-headed gull, mute swan, sheldrake and shelduck, mallard, pochard, coot, heron, reed warbler, reed bunting, and green woodpecker. In summer evenings you may see the woodcock, and the kingfisher is a regular visitor.

    See more here.

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    Tulstrup Church

    2.04 km

    It is estimated that the church was built as an outpost for Christian missioners around the year 1125. It is situated a day's journey from the episcopal residence in Aarhus.

    The apse (from travertine) is the oldest part of the church and is of the same age as the apses of the church in Veng. The age is also estimated on the basis of its roman frescoes (now white-washed).

    The church in Tulstrup is consecrated to the Archangel St. Michael, who was the protector of the monks working as missionaries.

    The font is carved in granite with reliefs showing two angels between two pairs of lions.

    Altarpiece with picture and wodden frame from around 1590. The picture shows Christ at Golgotha and is inspired by a wodden carving by Albrecht Dürer.

    The pulpit dates back to the late Gothic era.

    The church is usually open to visitors during the daytime, when the grave-digger is there.

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    The Old Mill Museum at Gl. Rye

    3.9 km

    The mill at Gammel Rye was built in 1872 on a hill at the edge of the village. It was a working mill right up to the mid 1980s. Today the mill is exactly as it was when the miller left it, and when the mill is running, it is possible to see how grain was milled in the old days.

    The Middle Ages

    In the Middle Ages, the town was an important centre for trade and pilgrimage. The town prospered on several annual market days, and from the shrine of saint Severinus (St. Søren). In medieval times, the town had its own jurisdiction and outlaws were executed on the gibbet hill outside the town. A female skeleton from the gibbet hill is on display in the museum.

    Early glass production

    In the late 16th century a national glass production was established in Glarbo (glar means glass). It only lasted a few decades but produced renaissance glass of which some is on display in the exhibition.

    Clogs production (wooden shoes) and Himmelbjerg souvenirs

    A considerable clog industry developed in the Gl. Rye area in the 19th century. In those days, more than 186.000 pairs of clogs were sold per year. In every other house in the village, a clogmaker lived producing several pairs of clogs a day. In the museum's exhibition, you can see the tools of the clogmaker and how clogs were produced.

    The museum also houses a collection of the original wooden Himmelbjerg souvenirs. These local handicraft products from the turn of the 20th century are a by-product of the clog industry.

    German refugee camp

    In 1935, an airfield was established south of Gl. Rye. During the occupation of the Second World War, a German airbase was established at the airfield and after the war, it was rebuilt into a refugee camp for 12.000 German refugees, mainly from East Prussia. The museum houses an exhibition based on the life of the German refugees in the years 1945-48.

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    The Himmelbjerg Tower

    4.55 km

    Himmelbjerg Tower, which is 25 m high, was erected as a memorial to King Frederik VII, who on June 5, 1849 gave the Danish people their free constitution.

    The tower, designed by architect L.P. Fenger, bears a frieze with the inscription: "In memory of the King - Frederik d. 7 - the friend of the Danish people - giver of the constitution".

    Construction work began in 1874 and on June 5, 1875 the tower was "unveiled". However, a part of the decoration was missing, namely the portrait of the king and the memorial wreaths, executed by sculptor Ring. These decorations were unveiled at a constitutional festival in 1891. Since then, nothing has changed in the appearance of the tower.

    Price: 10 DKK per person. Tickets can be purchased at the tower. The admission fee for Himmelbjerg Tower is used for the maintenance of the area.

    See here for the tower's opening hours.

    You can choose to sail with the excursion boats from the ports in Ry or Silkeborg, or you can hike the 7 km from Ry through the beautiful forest to the foot of the Sky Mountain Himmelbjerget.

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    The Sky Mountain Himmelbjerget

    4.55 km

    Until the mid-19th century, Himmelbjerget was perceived as the highest point in Denmark. With its 147 meters above sea level, the legendary Himmelbjerg is certainly an impressive giant, and the steep hill down to the beautiful Julsø adds to the mountain romance.

    At the top of Himmelbjerget stands the Himmelbjerg Tower, which is 25 meters high and was erected as a memorial to King Frederik VII, who on June 5, 1849, gave the Danish people their free constitution.

    However, it is not only from the top of Himmelbjerget that you can enjoy a fantastic view. The forests south of the mountain hide several amazing viewpoints and good opportunities to get away from the lively visitor areas.

    Hiking and Walking

    The area around Himmelbjerget has a large and diverse trail system, where you can take shorter walks or combine several routes to create longer ones. You can get a good overview of the marked hiking trails in the Nature Agency's brochure on Himmelbjerget, Sletten, and Slåensø.

    Visit BestigBjerge.dk, embark on the 52 km long Himmelbjergrute around the lakes, or be inspired by the many other outdoor activities in the Lake Distirct here.

    The History of Himmelbjerget

    The name Himmelbjerget appears in writing as early as the beginning of the 18th century when a dramatic wolf hunt was held on the mountain. It is, therefore, an old local place name and not a romantic term introduced by the first tourists.

    Himmelbjerget has been a popular destination for generations, and already in the late 1830s, the poet priest St. St. Blicher made the mountain famous as the setting for his folk meetings. Nowadays, people still meet on the mountain to celebrate democracy and the constitution. Landscape painters spread knowledge of the place's beauties through their depictions of hills, forests, and views. Then came beer stalls, pavilions, hotels, ice cream kiosks, and souvenir shops.

    By studying the memorials on Himmelbjerget, you can also gain insight into how the Constitution of the Danish Realm came about – and even get the story in your ear as a podcast. For example, read and hear more about St. St. Blicher's memorial on Himmelbjerget, or read more about Kvinde Egen, which was planted in 1915.

    Nordic Mythology

    According to Norse mythology, Himmelbjerget is the highest mountain in the gods' world, known as Asgard. According to the myth, the god Heimdal lives on Himmelbjerget and guards Asgard at the end of the rainbow Bifrost, to prevent giants from sneaking in.

    Boat Trip with the paddle steamer Hjejlen

    Combine the experience with a trip on one of the Hjejle boats, as has been customary since 1861.

    Since 1861, the Hjejle Company has been sailing tourists to Himmelbjerget. Therefore, souvenir stalls have also existed on the site since the 1800s. At that time, it was an offshoot of the local area's wooden shoe production, where the wooden shoe boys carved small figures and "Himmelbjerg sticks," which were sold to tourists.

    See sailing times and buy tickets here.

    Which mountain is the highest in Denmark?

    With modern measuring instruments, it has been determined that Møllehøj (170.86), Yding Skovhøj (170.77), and Ejer Bavnehøj (170.35) are the highest points in Denmark - and they are all located in the Søhøjlandet region.

    Read more about the 'hills' here.

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