Bryrup Camping

Taking wanders (or bike rides, or canoe paddles) through the splendid scenery must be on the cards at some point, of course, but that’s far from the only option for outings. You might also like to take a ride on Hjejlen, the world’s oldest operating paddle steamer, from Silkeborg (20 minutes’ drive). While you’re up in Silkeborg, stop in at one of its art galleries or museums or take the kids to eyeball the underwater beasts at Aqua Aquarium (Europe’s largest freshwater aquarium, no less). For more animal encounters, check out Givskud Zoo (half an hour), Randers Regnskov (an hour) or Djurs Sommerland (an hour). For a different view on the area, take a trip to the past on the veteran train from Bryrup or climb up for top views from Himmelbjerget (20 minutes). If the kids are playing up, lose them for a while in the mazes at Labyrinthia (15 minutes) or encourage good behaviour with the promise of a trip to Legoland (35 minutes).