Discover Tarm

When planning a trip to Tarm, the focus is on culture in town and trails and natural areas nearby. This lets you choose between visiting historic and cultural sites and spending time in the countryside.

Nature and trails around Tarm

Tarm has an excellent network of trails. In the Skjern River Valley between Skjern and Tarm, there are 20 kilometres of paved trails, some of which are suitable for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users. Skjern Enge, close to Tarm, is a 2,200-hectare natural area between the two towns. Purpose-built cycling, riding and walking trails run along the river. Two hand-operated cable ferries provide crossings over the Skjern River.

Another crossing is Kong Hans Bridge in Skjern Enge. It is Denmark’s longest wooden suspension bridge and was built in 2003 as part of the Skjern River restoration project. The bridge connects history and the present day. This means the same natural area offers a range of options: trails along the river, cable ferries across it and a bridge with historic significance.

Hjertestien, close to Tarm, is a single 3.3-kilometre trail through Skjern Birk Plantation. It is suitable for walking, running and cycling, and for pushchairs. The plantation covers 46 hectares. This named trail is distinct from the 20 kilometres of paved trails in the Skjern River Valley: a specific route length is given here, while the latter refers to the trail network in the valley.

Places for different interests

If you are travelling with a dog, Tarm Hundeskov, close to Tarm, offers a fenced dog exercise woodland of about two hectares where dogs can run free. A footpath leads from the car park to the woodland; inside the fenced area, there are tables and benches. The details about the area and facilities refer to this dog exercise woodland.

Forsøgshaven in Tarm was established in 1921 by the Tarm Borgerforening. It has an obstacle course with 21 obstacles and a length of about 1,000 metres. Facilities also include a playground with a sandpit, swings and musical instruments, as well as a barefoot and sensory trail for young children. If you are looking for a range of activities during your stay, this place offers both a course and areas specifically designed for young children.

Cultural history and art in Tarm

Mejeriet has been a cultural centre in Tarm since 2013. The current building was opened in 1914. Hattemagerhuset is also part of the town’s history: it is the oldest house in Tarm, and its history can be traced back to the end of the 18th century. Tarm Church was built in 1912. These sites offer different historical connections, from the old house and the church to the cultural centre.

The Kunstrute i Tarm leads to several sculptures in the town, each with its own story. These include “Tvillingemasken”, a bronze work created by Jens Galschiøt in 2012. It is located on a white south-facing gable wall at Apoteker Rasmussens Plads. Jens Galschiøt also created “Den dykkende dame”, which was installed in Tarm in 2011. The two works differ in their location and history; together with the other sculptures, they form stops along the art trail.

Markedsdage are also part of Tarm’s cultural life. They date back to 1972 and bring together trade, music and community at Bybækken. If you are planning your stay around a specific date, check the latest event information in advance.

Plan your journey

Tarm has a train connection. Bus route 69 also connects the bus stations in Tarm and Skjern with Lønborg. These places are in the Skjern River Valley area. Checking the timetables before your trip can help you factor these connections into your plans. Discover more destinations: Hovvig, Muldbjerg, Hvide Sande, Dejbjerg, Skjern, Kloster, Hemmet, Østerby.

For the main travel overview: Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality.