Foto: Claus Moestrup, Favrskov Kommune

The iconic Gudenå river is nice

Gudenåen is Denmark's longest river. On its way from spring to fjord, it flows through one of the country's most beautiful glacial landscapes. Here you will experience the great variation in nature and landscape and find traces of how people have lived with and by the river throughout history. And still do in the many towns that line the river.

The Gudenå is Denmark’s longest river. It stretches approximately 160 kilometers from its source in Tinnet Krat to its mouth in Randers Fjord. On its long journey toward the sea, the Gudenå River swells with water from hundreds of springs into an impressive stream before spreading out into a magical delta. Here, the water has flowed for millennia—first through the frozen landscape of Ice Age Denmark, across barren tundra and dense primeval forests, all the way to the present day. The water still follows the ice margin from the last Ice Age, but the landscape has changed—and continues to change. The water rises and falls, spreads out and gathers, endlessly—thus giving life to very special species. Along the river lie unique attractions—the great watershed where the Gudenå River originates, Denmark’s highest and southernmost landscape, Himmelbjerget, Denmark’s largest forested area, one of the country’s oldest tourist regions, magnificent wetlands teeming with birds, a grand river delta, breathtaking panoramic views, kilometers of luxurious boardwalks, historic monasteries, castles, and manor houses, historic bridges, and countless
ancient relics and sacrificial finds.

More about the iconic Gudenå river

Gudenåens kulturhistorie

Mennesker har levet af og med Gudenåen i årtusinder. De mange bopladser, klostre, vandmøller og byer vidner om det. Foto: Fra Klostermølle af Aleksander Mogensen

Natur og landskab

Gudenådalens landskab er skabt af en rivende smeltevandsflod for mere end 10.000 år siden. Både landskab og natur er enestående i Danmark.

Vand og klimaforandringer

Gudenåen samler vand fra et område på størrelse med Fyn. Kombineret med klimaforandringer skaber det udfordringer. Men også enestående naturoplevelser.

The three sections of Gudenåen

From the narrow river course through the dramatic Lake Highlands to open expanses and delta - learn more about the three sections of the Gudenå River
Gudenåen SYD, MIDT og NORD
Foto: Claus Moestrup, Favrskov Kommune