Skanderborg

Skanderborg is a city in East Jutland. It has a population of about 25,000 and is a generic, quiet Danish provincial town. With a quiet life of its own, it is strongly linked to the regional capital, Aarhus, which is only a 20 minute commute away. Although not as beautiful or well known as nearby Silkeborg, Skanderborg can make for some picturesque and relaxing days enjoying nature. It makes a great stop on a tour of the region, or as a base for a few days.

By train
Skanderborg is on the main rail network and accessible from the rest of the country. Trains run around 3-4 times per hour to Aarhus, same goes to the South towards Horsens, eventually Germany or Copenhagen.

By bus
Aarhus is reached by line 200. Horsens to the south served by line 107. These lines run frequently. Several regional bus lines are connecting the smaller towns in the surroundings, with less frequency.

By car
Skanderborg is located on the E45 Highway.

Get around
The town center is small and can easily be navigated on foot or bike. There is one public bus route going down the min street, as well as tying the north-east and south-west parts of the town together. Taxis are at stand by the train station.

See
Picturesquely situated, Skanderborg especially makes for some pleasant walks in beautiful surroundings of both the lake and the forest (Dyrehaven).

There is a tourist office located in the Culture house right in the city center. They can help with maps, brochures and information about the city and whole area.



Do

 * Renting canoes Canoes can be rented at the youth hostel, which is a great way of exploring the lake, including a range of small islands to set anchor on.
 * Movies. The culture centre "Kulturhuset" has a small movie theatre, showing 1-2 movies a day. Nothing extraordinary, but the theatre is modern and well-equipped with good technology.
 * Movies. The culture centre "Kulturhuset" has a small movie theatre, showing 1-2 movies a day. Nothing extraordinary, but the theatre is modern and well-equipped with good technology.

Buy
Most shops are located along the main street.

Shopping center Bloms from 2012 is also found at the main street.

Drink

 * Marius Øltapper. On the main street, Adelgade. Local waterhole that everybody knows. In the basement of a significant old building, this place can be pretty dead during weekdays, but still manages to fill up more than it's suitable for during weekends.
 * Walther's Musikcafé.On the main street, Adelgade. Named after the mascot of the annual music festival of the town, this place hosts gigs of local and national bands in an informal setting.

Sleep
Budget

Mid-range
 * Skanderborg Park Hotel. Is placed close to the train station and yet hidden away in beautiful nature. Close by is the sea and other restaurants. The hotel is also used for conferences and meetings.
 * Skanderborg Park Hotel. Is placed close to the train station and yet hidden away in beautiful nature. Close by is the sea and other restaurants. The hotel is also used for conferences and meetings.
 * Skanderborg Park Hotel. Is placed close to the train station and yet hidden away in beautiful nature. Close by is the sea and other restaurants. The hotel is also used for conferences and meetings.

Go next

 * Aarhus
 * Ry
 * Silkeborg
 * Horsens