Discover Kjellerup: Culture and Nature

Kjellerup combines cultural history with outdoor activities. The Jysk Brandmuseum, the stage at Den Gamle Biograf and Krabbes Grønne Ring each offer something different. When looking for a hotel in Kjellerup, you can first decide whether exhibitions, a possible concert or a hike should shape your stay. This turns a general choice of destination into a concrete plan for your time there.

Cultural History and Concerts

The Jysk Brandmuseum collection includes 22 motorised fire engines, 23 horse-drawn fire engines and 7 extension ladders. Motorised and horse-drawn vehicles are presented as distinct groups, while the extension ladders add another type of firefighting equipment to the collection. The exhibitions also include an old telephone exchange and a police station. The subject matter thus extends beyond fire service history to include telephone switching and the police.

Den Gamle Biograf adds a different cultural dimension: the venue has a stage for large and small concerts. This sets it apart from exhibitions and collections. If you are planning to attend a concert during your trip, check the date of the event.

The Hørup Church in Kjellerup, near Silkeborg, offers another perspective. It dates from around 1200 and was built as a typical Romanesque ashlar church. The term “ashlar church” refers to a building style using dressed stone blocks, adding a specific architectural feature to its Romanesque classification. The history of the building therefore stands as a distinct point of interest alongside the museum and concert culture.

Hiking and Time Outdoors

Krabbes Grønne Ring is a hiking trail around Kjellerup, approximately 10 km long. Its approximate length gives you a guide for planning; how much time you need for the hike also depends on your pace and breaks. You can therefore include the hike as a separate item in your day’s plans.

In 2024, the Danish Hiking Association certified the trail as a “Quality Trail”. If you are planning to hike it, it is worth checking the current route status.

Fourteen small sculptures by visual artist Jens Erik Kjeldsen have been placed along the trail. A 272-metre-long Douglas fir wood bridge, inaugurated in 2024, crosses a former mill pond and the Tange Å. At the bottom of the valley is a natural swamp forest, characterised by its old alder trees. The route lies in a moraine landscape formed during the last Ice Age.

Another outdoor option is Kjellerup Hundeskov, a fenced area where dogs can run freely off leash. The two options therefore serve different purposes: Krabbes Grønne Ring is a hiking trail around Kjellerup, while the Hundeskov is an off-leash area. If you are travelling with a dog, this specific facility is a separate point to consider when planning.

Getting Your Bearings

The bus station is in the centre of Kjellerup, with several local and regional bus routes operating from there. As routes and timetables may change, check the current service before travelling.

For road travel, Kjellerup has direct access to major roads towards Silkeborg, Viborg, Ans and Thorning. These include Kjellerupvej and Ansvej/Ulvedalsvej. The bus station and road connections provide different reference points for planning your arrival: base your specific bus options on the timetable, and your road route on your chosen direction.

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