A magical scene opens up when you drive from the E45 towards Skørping in North Jutland. The hills meander and the lush forests are waiting to be explored. Enjoy a holiday in Skørping and take the opportunity to experience Denmark's second largest forest from a mountain bike, horseback or walking shoes.
The charming station town of Skørping is located in the beautiful Himmerland. It is relatively young and got its own village church in 1914, after which a number of more prominent personalities moved to the town and attracted many others.
Bring your bicycle to Skørping and explore the incomparable Rebild Hills. Countless cycling enthusiasts do their training in these hills, where American Independence Day is celebrated with speeches and entertainment each year on 4 July. You can also choose to hire a mountain bike from the local bike shop and head out on the challenging paths in the magnificent Rold Forest. The entire family will enjoy a walk around the beautiful Store Økssø lake, just a 5-minute drive from Skørping.
If you need a break from outdoor activities and want more culture, why not jump on the train to Aalborg. After a 20-minute journey you will have a wealth of shopping options, museums and interesting sights to choose from. If you took the car into the city, you can head back to the station town via the spectacular Thinbæk Lime Mines, which have housed Anders Bundgård's original plaster figures since 1935.
It is easy to get to Skørping from the UK. Daily flights run between London and Aarhus Airport, which is an hour and a half’s drive away, or around 3 hours by train, or you can fly to Copenhagen and take an internal flight to nearby Aalborg. Many academics working in Aalborg live in Skørping for its natural beauty.
Don’t miss the unique opportunity to meet the witch, Dannie Druehyld, when visiting Skørping. You can find her at her witching workshop at Rebildcentret, where she gives talks about her life in the wilderness.
