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Himmelbjerget (The Heaven Mountain or The Sky Mountain) is a hill located close to Silkeborg. The hill has a height of 147 meters and is one of the highest points in Denmark.
There are several walking tracks in the area, and the nature is absolutely beautiful. Furthermore there is an amazing view from Himmelbjerget. The surrounding landscape is shaped after the last Ice Age.
You can reach Himmelbjerget by car or by boat from Silkeborg (see other tip).
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On the top of Himmelbjerget, you’ll find a tower with a height of 25.1 meters. The tower was erected in 1875 to honour King Frederik VII (who on June 5 1849 gave the Danish people its free constitution).
The tower was designed by architect L.P. Fenger and the ornamentation was made by the Danish sculptor Ring.
The entrance fee was in July 2007 DKK 7.50 (1 Euro). There is a great view from the top of the tower.
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The S/S Hjejlen is the most famous of the boats. It was built in 1861 and is still sailing today - actually as the oldest original paddle steamer in the world.
The other boats are M/S Mågen (The Sea Gull) from 1996, M/S Hejren (The Heron) from 1909, M/S Rylen (The Sandpiper) from 1948, M/S Ternen (The Tern) from 1896, M/S Tranen (The Crane) from 1931 and the M/S Falken (The Falcon) from 1909.
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 AQUA Ferskvands Akvarium by Roeffie
AQUA – ‘the inside out aquarium’
The circular AQUA building is placed in a number of big outdoor lakes which makes it a reversed aquarium with you inside of it! Through large landscape windows you can look into the lakes and watch fish and plants from various types of Danish fresh water environments. Enjoy at close range playful otters, funny beavers, ferocious pikes, diving ducks – and lots of other animals in their true elements.
In AQUA’s park near the Silkeborg lakes you can see various fresh water animals and plants in outdoor enclosures.
Opening hours
June-July-August: Daily: 10-18
Other months: Mon-fridays: 10-16
Sat.-Dundays: 10-17
Prices
Adults: DKK 70
Children u/12 y: DKK 40
Children u/3 y: free
Seniors DKK 60 Leave a Comment Address: Vejlsøvej 55, DK-8600, SilkeborgPhone: +45 8921 2189Directions: Direct on the Vejlsø not far from road 52 Viborg-Horsens. From road 52 turn into the Marienlundsve then right into the Vejlsøvej.Website: http://www.ferskvandscentret.dk/aqua Other Contact: Fax +45 8921 2188
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 The Himmelbjerget Tower by Roeffie
Himmelbjerget is a 147 m high hill near Silkeborg, which can be reached by car, boat orr on foot. It gives you nice views on the surrounding Danish lakes. There is a big parking space. It is a bit of a touristmade point, but at least the views are great.
Opening Hours:
Palm Sunday - 30 April Weekends and holidays 10.00-17.00
May and June All days 10.00-17.00
July All days 10.00-19.00
Aug. - 15. Sept. All days 10.00-18.00
16. Sept. - 30. Sept.
and the two first weekends in October Sat. and Sun. 10.00-17.00
NB: The opening hours are only intended as a guide and may vary according to the weather conditions.
The Tower
The Himmelbjerg Tower, 25 metre high, was erected in commemoration of King Frederik VII, who on June 5, 1849 gave the Danish people its free constitution. The Tower, designed by the architect L. P. Fenger, has a frieze bearing the inscription: In commemoration of the King - Frederik VII - a friend of the Danish people - the giver of the Constitution. The erection commenced in 1874 and on June 6, 1875 the tower could be »unveiled«. However, without part of the ornamentation, namely the King's portrait and the commemorative wreaths, made by the Danish sculptor Ring. These ornaments were unveiled on Constitution Day 1891. Since then the tower has remained unchanged. Leave a Comment
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One can climb up a tower to get a view of the lakes for a very small fee. Leave a Comment
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