Hjejlen

Did you know that:
• Hjejlen is the world's oldest surviving paddle steamer still in operation?
• Hjejlen was originally ordered by paper factory owner Michael Drewsen?
• The fireman shovels ¾ of a ton of coal into Hjejlen's boiler every day in 40°C heat?
• That all communication between the wheelhouse and the engine-room takes place using an old engine order telegraph?
• That Hjejlen attracts visitors from around the world?
• That you can sail the stretch between Silkeborg Harbour and Himmelbjerget throughout the summer?
• That a trip with Hjejlen is the perfect way to experience the stretch between the River Remstrup and the Silkeborg Lakes?

Silkeborg Municipal Forests

Did you know that:
• The Silkeborg area has Denmark's largest area of woodland?
• Silkeborg's municipal forests include both untouched forest, heathland, moorland, meadows, evergreen woodland, deciduous woodland, lakes, waterways, fascinating viewpoints and enormous variety of bird life including kingfishers?
• There's an extensive network of marked ramblers paths, bridleways and cycle paths criss crossing Silkeborg woods?
• That there are new things to discover every day in the countryside around Silkeborg?

Himmelbjerget

Did you know that:
• Himmelbjerget is 147m high?
• That the summit of Himmelbjerget affords fantastic views of the lakes and woods in the Silkeborg area?
• That Himmelbjerget has been a popular attraction and meeting place for over 100 years?
• That there are a number of trees and monuments in the area surrounding Himmelbjerget that recount aspects of Denmark's history?
• That there are a number of marked rambler's paths in the area around Himmelbjerget?
• You can sail to Himmelbjerget on the world's oldest functioning paddle steamer?

Tollundmanden

Did you know that:
• Tollundmanden is the world's best preserved pre-historic man?
• Tollundmanden lived at about 350 B.C.?
• Tollundmanden's face is very expressive?
• Tollundmanden was between 30 and 40 years of age when he died?
• Tollundmanden was hung as an offering to the marsh gods?
• Tollundmanden was found on 6 May 1950 in a marsh at Bjælskovdal about 10 km West of Silkeborg?
• You can see Tollundmanden at Silkeborg Museum in the museums iron age exhibition?

Silkeborg Spa

Did you know that:
• For more than 100 years, Silkeborg has been Denmark's most prominent spa resort?
• Silkeborg's natural surroundings make it the perfect destination for a first class spa stay?
• That Art Centre Silkeborg Bad was been a popular spa institute from 1883-1983?
• That Art Centre Silkeborg Bad can tell you much much more about the spa's history?
• You can enjoy fresh spring water straight from Arnakke spring at Art Centre Silkeborg Bad?
• That Silkeborg's 1920s warm water bath house still functions to this day?
• That there are plenty of spa offers to choose from at www.silkeborgkurby.dk?


Silkeborg Paper Factory

Did you know that:
• Silkeborg Paper Factory was founded in 1844 by Michael Drewsen?
• Water power from the River Guden was used to power the paper mill?
• Materials for use in making paper were transported down the River Guden in barges to Silkeborg Paper Factory?
• That, for a period, paper money was printed at Silkeborg Paper Factory?
• That Papirfabrikken ceased operating in 2000?
• That at at Bikuben Paper Museum you can learn more about Silkeborg's history of paper manufacture and even make your own paper?
• That the former paper factory now houses a music venue, college, cinema, art gallery and hotel as well as restaurants, cafés and much much more?


The Railway between Horsens and Silkeborg

Did you know that:
• The Silkeborg to Horsens railway closed in 1968?
• But that the rails between Bryrup and Vrads were preserved intact?
• That a steam railway runs between Bryrup and Vrads that provides a great insight into steam train travel as well as affording splendid views of the surrounding countryside?
• That the decommissioned railway stretch between Horsens and Silkeborg is now a ramblers path?
• That you can ride cycle or ramble the Horsens – Silkeborg nature trail and experience fertile valleys open fields, heathland, beach woods and the undulating landscape of Søhøjland?


Asger Jorn

Did you know that:
• Asger Jorn was a Danish artist who lived from 1914 to 1973?
• Asger Jorn's spontaneous abstract paintings and unique Cobra art had a significant impact on the art of his time?
• During the last 20 years of his life, Asger Jorn donated a large collection of artworks including paintings, drawings and graphic and ceramic works to Silkeborg Museum of Art?
• Asger Jorn's art is world famous?
• That Silkeborg Museum of Art exhibit a number of Asger Jørn's works?


Fauna in and Around the Silkeborg Lakes

Did you know that:
• Amongst other animals you'll find playful otters, hunting grebes, charming beavers, and vicious pikes in the lakes, rivers and waterways in the Silkeborg area?
• AQUA in Silkeborg is Northern Europe's largest freshwater aquarium?
• That you can experience Silkeborg's animal life at really close quarters at AQUA Freshwater Aquarium and touch and feed the animals?