Danhostel Silkeborg

Danhostel Silkeborg

Danhostel Silkeborg is probably Denmark's best-situated hostel.  Our piece of paradise is located in Silkeborg Town Centre, on a beautiful plot of land near the forest, with the Guden River (Gudenå) in our back garden.   We offer 26 rooms, 20 of which have private bathrooms and a private entrance.  Our amenities include free Wi-Fi, free parking, a conference room with the latest AV equipment, a café with an espresso machine and homemade cakes, a TV lounge, laundry facilities and a well-equipped guest kitchen connected to a large dining room.  Our garden is right by the river, so sit on our outdoor furniture and enjoy the fantastic views of the beech forest, sailing boats, kayaks, and canoes.

We are the perfect location for outdoor activities.  Enjoy our private jetty from which our guest can fish, canoe, kayak or take a trip on the steamboat, Hjejlen.  Other activities include table tennis, boule, basketball, football, and volleyball.

Silkeborg is one of Denmark’s most picturesque locations and was one of Hans Christian Andersen’s favourite towns.  The area boasts some of the most enchanting forests and parks, some of the highest points, scenic surroundings, and a system of connected lakes and rivers.  Prepare yourself for a host of activities when you visit Silkeborg.  For the active guest, you have an opportunity to cycle, hike and jog through the lush landscape on marked trails and bike routes.

Museum-lovers will enjoy Silkeborg Museum. The well-preserved corpse of the Tollund Man, found in a peat bog near Silkeborg, is one of the exhibits. Museum Jorn near the Guden River, which houses various artworks, is and is a must-see. One of the highest points in Denmark, Himmelbjerget, can be found close to Silkeborg.

Spend your next holiday in scenic Silkeborg and stay Danhostel Silkeborg, the hostel on the Guden River.

Contact us at +45 8682 3642 or email us at silkeborg@danhostel.dk.