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Culture Lovers
Culture is all around you in Silkeborg and its surroundings; whether you're interested in art, history or architecture there's always plenty to see.
Below is a brief selection of what is available.
Museums in the Silkeborg Area
Learn more about history, art and culture in one of the many museums in the Silkeborg area.
A Selection of Museums
• Visit Silkeborg Museum and see Tollundmanden. One of world's best preserved Iron Age finds – the body of a man perfectly preserved by Bjældskovdal marsh.
• Visit Museum Jorn and explore Asger Jorn's fascinating artistic world.
• Papirmuseet Bikuben (The Bikuben Paper Museum) is a working museum that tells the story of paper making in Silkeborg. You can even make your own hand-made paper!
Read more about museums in the Silkeborg area here...
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Bryrup – Vrads Steam Train
Take a nostalgic train ride through some of Denmark's most beautiful countryside with the steam train between Bryrup and Vrads. During your trip you pass the Kvindsø, Kulsø and Snabe Igelsø lakes.
For more information about the Bryrup - Vrads Steam Train see here...
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Paper Factory Guided ToursThe old paper factory near the Silkeborg harbor has an atmosphere all of its own. Pick up the folder "Paper Factory – From Former Industry to Lively Quarter" at Silkeborg Tourist Office and visit the area yourself. 
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The Old Cinema Visit the Den Gamle Biograf (The Old Cinema) in Kjellerup. The auditorium has been transformed into an exhibition centre for local artists and artisans. It also has a café and shop specialising in fine wines, beers, delicacies and high-quality chocolate. Read more about the old cinema here...
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German Occupation If you are interested in World War II, you can learn more about the German occupation of Silkeborg and see historical remains from the period on a tour of German Occupation. Amongst other places the tour includes a visit to Silkeborg Bunker Museum by the Art Centre Silkeborg Bad.
Art Centre Silkeborg BadAt Art Centre Silkeborg Bad you won't just find high-quality artworks; the building's fascinating history and beautiful location make it well worth a visit on its own account. The centre shows a range of exhibitions throughout the year including works by both Danish and international artists with the focus firmly on contemporary art. For more information about Art Centre Silkeborg Bad see here... --------------------------------------
Local History ArchiveContact the local history archive in Silkeborg for further information about the history of the Silkeborg area...
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