Skanderborg

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Skanderborg
Book a weekend break in Skanderborg, known for its stunning Søhøjland, green beech forests, cosy pedestrian streets and vibrant cultural life.

The market town of Skanderborg is known for its picturesque scenery and popular music festival, which attracts thousands of visitors every year. With its pretty lakes and green beech forests, Skanderborg’s hilly landscape is wonderful for recreational nature trips. You can also look forward to some relaxing shopping, and interesting church and museum visits.

Skanderborg developed around the fortress of Skanderborg Castle, which was an obvious defence position in the Middle Ages due to its proximity to Aarhus. The area is known as Søhøjlandet, thanks to its vast lakes and tall hills that were formed in the last ice age.

Start your journey through Skanderborg at Adelgade, home to most of the town’s shops, cafés and restaurants. This is also where you will find the Adelgade Museum, which gives an insight into Skanderborg, the city’s castle and the Middle Ages, when the area comprised several villages and abbeys. Continue to Skanderborg castle chapel, which is beautifully situated between Lillesø and Skanderborg Sø. The castle chapel is the last remaining part of Skanderborg castle, which dates right back to Valdemar I's rule, and is known for its fine renaissance detail.

When you visit Skanderborg, don’t miss taking a trip to the stunning countryside. There are plenty of activities on land and at sea, including relaxing boat trips with Dagmar M/S and fishing trips on the peaceful and scenic lakes. The area also offers many hiking and cycle paths, some of which lead to the Fårbjerg look-out point and burial mound, which has a beautiful view of the East Jutlandic scenery.

Party lovers should visit Skanderborg at the start of August, when the beech forests’ green areas form the setting for the music festival SmukFest, which attracts over 30,000 people and 150 artists annually.

Skanderborg is around 15 miles southwest of Aarhus, and has train links to Copenhagen, Odense, Aalborg and Aarhus. The city’s attractions are all within walking distance of one another.

Take a holiday in Skanderborg, where smooth lakes and green beech forests are the perfect setting for a relaxing stay with exciting cultural features!

Hotel Skanderborghus
Hotel Skanderborghus
3 out of 5
Dyrehaven 3, Skanderborg
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The price is S$213 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
S$213
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Skanderborg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Troldkaellingen and Mindesten Over Poul ...
7.8/10 Good! (631 reviews)
"This hotel is an absolute gem! With its breathtaking views of the serene lake and enchanting woodland trails, it's a nature lover's paradise. The restaurant offers culinary delights that tantalize the taste buds, and the breakfast spread is simply divine. The rooms are a haven of comfort, with plush ..."

Reviewed on 13 Apr,2024

Hotel Skanderborghus
Sophiendal Slotshotel
Sophiendal Slotshotel
4 out of 5
Låsbyvej 82, Skanderborg
The price is S$219 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
S$219
per night
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Skanderborg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Veng Klosterkirke and Sophiendal ...
8/10 Very Good! (590 reviews)
Nice and friendly
"One night business stay. Had everything that was needed for this. Would like to to try the restaurant next time, but didn’t have time. Very fair price"

Reviewed on 9 Oct,2021

Sophiendal Slotshotel
Skanderborg Park
Skanderborg Park
4 out of 5
Skovsvinget 10, Skanderborg
The price is S$263 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
S$263
per night
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Skanderborg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kulturhuset Skanderborg and Linien ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (402 reviews)
Good business hotel
"The hotel is in a nice location. The staff was very friendly and the room was good and clean. One remark is that the restaurant only serves a set menue that is rather fine dining. When I stayed over there was no seats left in the restaurant and any other food place would have required a drive or ..."

Reviewed on 8 Oct,2021

Skanderborg Park
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Daniel & Jacob's urban studios and boutique apartments
Daniel & Jacob's urban studios and boutique apartments
3 out of 5
77 Katrinebjergvej, Aarhus
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Aarhus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Tivoli Friheden and Antikmuseet ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (21 reviews)
Nice rooms with great pillows!
"You have to call ahead for them to send you an email with your door code and WiFi password. So if you don't have data/roaming, that could be an issue, but there's a mall nearby with free WiFi. It's not a hotel with a manned desk, it's an apartment block, so your "reception" is a phone call away. ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun,2024

Daniel & Jacob's urban studios and boutique apartments
Hotel GUESTapart
Hotel GUESTapart
5 out of 5
Tueager 5, Aarhus
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Aarhus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,159 reviews)
"Fantastic modern quaint yet delightful room, and a wonderful kitchen and staff. Would stay again in a moment's notice. Love this place."

Reviewed on 8 Jun,2024

Hotel GUESTapart
Guesthouse Sharon Aarhus
Guesthouse Sharon Aarhus
3 out of 5
Tjørnegade 6 B, Aarhus N, Aarhus
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly villa in Aarhus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 12 meeting rooms. Popular attractions Tivoli Friheden and Antikmuseet ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (62 reviews)
"Beautiful spot and nice people!"

Reviewed on 31 May,2024

Guesthouse Sharon Aarhus
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