Museums, attractions and cities

See, feel and sense the living cultural history in a beautiful old mill from 1895. See for yourself how the flour was produced and gain insight into the noble craftsmanship that has characterized the area for centuries. Uldum Mill is one of the largest mills in Denmark. The mill is a cultural and historical gem and an authentic and immersive experience.

In the wake of World War I, the idea of harnessing the river's waters for power generation emerged. The area around Vestbirk Garn- og Tricotagefabrik was suitable due to a large drop in the river. And the factory had even burned down in 1920. A group of local power companies therefore joined forces to create a joint company that was granted a concession to build and operate a hydropower plant.

East of Brædstrup and west of Vestbirk lies a unique tourist attraction with an incredible history. The beautiful bridge over the Gudenå River, which was hidden and (almost) forgotten for a human lifetime, is today one of the country's most popular destinations – and with good reason. The Rediscovered Bridge is a cultural gem and a piece of revived Danish history - covered by a dam for 85 years, but excavated and restored in 2014. Today, the bridge is a magnificent sight and an even greater experience. The bridge now stands as a symbol of beautiful industrial engineering, after being restored to its former glory in 2014. The red steel lattice bridge was the tallest of its kind in the Nordic region when it was built in 1899, and today it has both railings and planks for visitors to walk on, allowing them to enjoy the view of Denmark's only river, the Gudenå River.

The museum at Gl. Rye Mill is located on a hilltop in Gl. Rye, from where there are magnificent views of forests and heather hills. There are also several hiking trails in the area that start from the museum. The museum at Gl. Rye Mill is a local museum that tells Gl. The cultural history of the Rye and Himmelbjerg region. It is open from May.

The Øm Kloster Museum is splendidly situated in the beautiful East Jutland Lake Highlands by the ruins of Denmark's best-illuminated medieval monastery. The ruin park, covering two acres, showcases the most complete layout known of a Danish Cistercian monastery. Explore exhibitions about the monks' daily lives and visit the monastery garden with 80 different medicinal plants, as well as the brewing garden with hops, heather, malt barley, and old varieties of fruit trees.

Høgdal is a historic farm that looks like agriculture looked here 100 years ago. By appointment, groups of all kinds are welcome for stays, experiences and activities around the old forest farm. We also organize several exciting days throughout the year, each with its own theme, such as sowing day, apple day, wool day, etc.

Museum Jorn is beautifully located in Silkeborg directly down to Gudenåen. The museum was founded by Asger Jorn (1914-1973), one of the CoBrA artists and one of the most significant Danish artists of the 20th century. In the museum's open workshop, you and your family can experiment with creative activities where all materials are freely available. Everyone can join in - children and adults alike - and preferably in collaboration with each other. You are welcome to take your experiments home with you. Also stop by Café Cobra, a small oasis overlooking Gudenåen. The menu changes according to the season, but is always full of color and flavors.

AQUA Aquarium & Wildlife Park is a truly special place in Denmark where you can encounter Danish animals in their natural surroundings. Just like in nature - only closer. At AQUA Aquarium & Wildlife Park, Danish nature is celebrated, and a part of the exhibition is dedicated to the Gudenå River. You don't need to travel to the rainforest or the African savannah to be amazed and fascinated. Denmark has a unique nature filled with exciting animals that can provide you with fantastic experiences, and they all have an incredible story to tell you... it's just about listening to it.

At the old spa, KunstCentret Silkeborg Bad, you can experience changing exhibitions by both Danish and international artists, who time and again transform the old spa "Silkeborg Bad" into an inspiring place full of surprises.

Tangeværket is Denmark's largest hydropower plant. It was built after the energy crisis of World War I. The plant is also called Gudenåcentralen. It began generating electricity in 1921, and in the 1920s produced more than 20 percent of Jutland's entire electricity consumption.

There wasn't much to see, but archaeologists from Moesgaard Museum have succeeded in finding the remains of a very large ship setting - perhaps a royal grave. It has now been reconstructed. The ship setting at Vejerslev was only known from earlier records, including an undated report believed to be from the first half of the 19th century. Here, the ship setting is described as almost 90 meters long. It is an exceptionally large ship setting, surpassed only by the much younger ship setting at Kongernes Jelling. Back in the 17th century, the site was referred to as "Høj Stene." The ancient monument has now been reconstructed, as everything had been removed many years ago.

Gudenådalens Museum is the local history museum of the Bjerringbro region, featuring a permanent exhibition on agriculture, craftsmanship, and also the Viking Age. The museum's main attraction is the replicas of the 1000-year-old artifacts from the nearby Mammen site - the axe and the two "mankestole" (stools), items from a grave - likely belonging to a Viking chieftain. Additionally, the museum houses a small park with runestones since the area between Bjerringbro and Randers is one of the areas in Denmark where the most runestones have been found. The story Historically, Ulstrup Manor can be traced back to the end of the 14th century, when the Brandsen family is said to have built the first farm. Jens Nielsen (Løvenbalk), Aunsbjerg, received Ulstrup in pledge in 1404 and two years later parts of the estate were granted to Queen Margrete. Access to the castle grounds and park is available during the annual events.

Ulstrup Castle is beautifully situated right by the Gudenå River, not far from Randers and Langå. Historically, Ulstrup Manor can be traced back to the end of the 14th century when the noble family Brandsen is said to have built the first farm. Jens Nielsen (Løvenbalk), Aunsbjerg, received Ulstrup as a pledge in 1404, and two years later, parts of the estate were conveyed to Queen Margrete. Access to the castle grounds and park is available during the annual events.

At Randers Rainforest, you'll experience a tropical adventure with free-roaming monkeys, iguanas, sloths, jaguars, and many other exotic animals. The rainforest is a true sensory bombardment of tropical nature experiences, encountering fascinating animals from South America, Africa, and Asia. You can also experience the Danish Ice Age. In the Ice Age section, you can explore the glacial landscape and see what lies hidden in the ice, play in the reindeer hunter's camp, meet the quirky prairie dogs, and experience one of the top predators of the Nordic region up close, the wolverine.

At Museum Østjylland in Randers, you can embark on an exciting cultural-historical journey from ancient times to the present day. The museum conveys history in a playful and humorous way that appeals to all senses. In the permanent exhibitions, you can experience and learn about life in the Randers area from the presence of humans 100,000 years ago to the present day.

The museum is filled with exciting art experiences for every taste and houses a large number of prominent works by the leading Danish artists over the past 200 years. The unique collection consists of more than 4,000 pieces. The extensive collection includes paintings, sculptures, mixed media, drawings, photos, and graphics, showcasing the development of Danish visual art from around 1800 to the present day. You can also find examples of foreign art that help illuminate some of the trends found in the Danish collection.