Outdoor Bathing
There are plenty of places to go bathing in the lakes around Silkeborg.
Almindsø
- Østre og Vestre Søbad
The popular, family-friendly Almindsø lake bathing facilities at Østre and Vestre Søbad (East and West Lake Bathing) are close to town. They both feature bathing jetties, changing rooms and refreshments.
Aggerholm
There's a more untouched feel to the bathing beach on the North West corner of Almindsø. There are no facilities, but there is plenty of sand.
Dogs are allowed in the water.
The Small Fish at Sejs
At "De Små Fisk" in Sejs (The Small Fish) there is a huge lawn and plenty of parking for cars and buses. There are also tables and benches, refreshments and a jetty where the toursit boats from Silkeborg to Himmelbjerg can dock.
Laven
Bathing is permitted from the tourist boat jetty in Laven.
Ludvigslyst, Svejbæk
At the historic Hotel Ludvigslyst bathing is permitted from the tourist boat jetty.
Schousby Lake
This artificial lake is a paradise for kids with the highest water temperatures and good shelter from summer winds.
Silkeborg Lake Campsite
At Silkeborg Langsø¸ there are bathing jetties and canoe berths at Silkeborg Lake Campsite.
Slåen Lake¸
With Denmark's cleanest bathing water in idyllic surroundings. Toursit boat jetties.
Strandvejen, Sejs
Follow the signs from Strandvejen for public access to bathing facilities at Sejssnævringen
Thorsø Bathing
The bathing facilities at Thorsø Lake in Virklund are accessible from Thorsø Allé or Paradisvejen. It is a good idea to park at Virklund Sportshall.