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Sailing Holidays

Silkeborg is surrounded by Denmark's largest area of lakes, so there are plenty of opportunities for the recreational sailor to get to grips with the wet stuff.

Sailing Regulations in Silkeborg

For information about sailing regulations in Denmark and specific information about sailing on the Silkeborg Lakes and the Gudenå River you can contact:

Silkeborg Motorbådsklub
Åhavevej 9C
Tel.: +45 8682 3976
see website...

or Silkeborg Tourist Office

Before you sail you should be aquainted with:

- where sailing is permitted,
- which crafts are permitted, and
- speed limits.




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Map of the Gudenå River Waterways

The following map of the Gudenå River waterways provides general information as to where you can sail, in which craft and how fast. You can also download the map here...

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Maritime Map of the Silkeborg Lakes


A maritime map including navigable depths is available for a small fee from Silkeborg Tourist Office.

Electronic maps are also available from Silkeborg Motorbådklubs website...




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Sailing's 10 Golden Rules

  • Check the weather forecast
  • Maintain emergency equipment
  • Don't worry people unnecessarily - call home
  • Maintain the boat
  • Learn to swim
  • Respect larger vessels
  • Learn to sail
  • If you capsize, stay with your boat
  • Respect regulations
  • Don't drink and sail

Have a good trip!

 




Take Silkeborg Anglers Guide with you on your sailing holiday - available for a small fee from TourismeSilkeborg.

Boat Rentals

You can use your own boat, but renting a boat while you visit the Silkeborg lakes is also an option.
For motorboat rentals see here:

Slusekioskens Kanoudlejning
Østergade 36
8600 Silkeborg
Tel. :+ 45 86800893 / + 45 86803003

Skyttehusets Camping
Svejbækvej 3
8600 Silkeborg
Tel.: + 45 86845111

Lakefishing Denmark
Tel.: +45 60 39 67 65



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Guest Vessel Registration


All boats used on the lakes must be registered.

You can order your guestplate here...
(The registration form is in Danish. You can visit Silkeborg Tourist Office for help with filling out the form)

You have to fill in the form and pay 30 DKK for a number.

The number needs to be printed out in two copies and placed in a see through waterproof cover and placed on the vessel.

Guest plates are valid for up to 14 days.


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Fuel


Fuel is available at Indelukket from Silkeborg Motorbådsklub. Contact the club on: + 45 86 82 39 76.

Where to put your boat in the rivers and lakes


You can put your boat into the lake and river at Ry Marina and at Indelukket in Silkeborg. The price at Indelukket is DKK 75,-

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Overnight Moorings

Overnight moorings on the Gudenå River and Silkeborg lakes should be booked in advance.



Indelukket

You can rent a guest mooring at Indelukket in Silkeborg for about 80 DKK/day. Contact the attendant for more information:

Steen Nielsen - Mobile: + 45 2023 1889
Mogens Olsen - Mobil: + 45 2461 2887



Ry Marina

Berths are also available at Ry Marina at a cost of about 50 DKK/day for a guest berth. Visit Ry Marina's website for more information... 

Silkeborg Turistbureau Åhavevej 2A DK-8600 Silkeborg Tlf. +45 86 82 19 11 Fax: +45 86 81 09 83 CONTACT