Hire Car Silkeborg Tips, Experiences & Comparison

Discover Silkeborg by Hire Car

The Danish city of Silkeborg represents the tourist centre of the Jutland region.

The city itself is with about 55,000 inhabitants still quite tranquil, has a really pretty old town and a very lovingly designed downtown. There are plenty of shops, so if you’re in the mood for a shopping spree, you won’t be disappointed.

Leisure activities in Silkeborg

Most tourists who spend their holidays in Silkeborg come for the peace and quiet and the many opportunities to pursue different leisure activities.

For example, the Gudenå, the longest river in Denmark, flows through Silkeborg and is great for canoeing or fantastic cycling along its banks. There are also steamboat trips on the lakes around Silkeborg – a great way to explore the area with the whole family.

Discover the countryside around Silkeborg

The surrounding area has everything a tourist could want, dozens of lakes, rivers and vast green landscapes.

If you prefer to explore the area by land, you should hire car in Silkeborg, as many destinations in the area are simply too far apart for a bike ride or a walk.

The seaside city of Aarhus is also fairly quick to reach by car.