Discover Vrads: Heathland and railway history

Vrads offers several ways to plan a stay: the Vrads Sande heathland, a veteran railway, an old station, a church and a family-run distillery. If you are looking for a hotel in Vrads, you can plan your trip around whether nature, railway history or local production is your main interest.

Vrads Sande and the Hærvejen stage

Vrads Sande covers 146 hectares of heathland. Centuries of drifting sand have shaped it; in 1968, the area was protected because of its unique beauty and historical significance. This landscape therefore reflects both its formation by drifting sand and the later decision to protect it.

There is a specific connection for route planning: the Hærvejen stage from Hesselhus Camping to Vrads passes through Vrads Sande. This information concerns that stage and links the landscape with a named section of the Hærvejen. If you want to plan your trip around this route, you can include Vrads Sande in your stage itinerary.

Veteran railway and old station

Vrads Station is the terminus of a five-kilometre veteran railway between Bryrup and Vrads. The railway runs during the summer half of the year; plan your trip around the current timetable. The preserved old station now houses a seasonal restaurant and displays historical photographs from the railway’s heyday. The station thus combines a connection to the railway line with a glimpse into its history. As both train services and the restaurant are seasonal, it is worth checking the timetable and restaurant hours in advance.

Simple campsite beside the station

Next to Vrads Station is a simple campsite with tables, benches, a fire pit and shelters for up to 30 people. The facilities may be temporarily unavailable. If you plan to use any of them during your visit, check their status beforehand. The campsite’s description also offers a useful point of reference at the station, whether you are mainly interested in the railway or the surrounding landscape.

Church and local production

Vrads Church was built around the year 1200. For travellers interested in local history, the church provides another historical point of interest alongside the railway. Vrads Destilleri, meanwhile, is a small family-run distillery. Its gin is made exclusively from organic ingredients. Vrads thus offers both a historic building and a local producer with a specifically described product.

The distillery offers tours and gin tastings, which can be booked through its website. If you plan to take part in one of these activities, confirm the arrangements before travelling. This lets you plan your visit around a specific offering rather than relying solely on general interests in the area.

Activities at the meditation centre

Locals meet for group meditation and other activities at the Vrads Sande Meditation Centre. Open activities are announced separately. If you are looking for an opportunity to take part, check these announcements: the locals’ group meetings are not necessarily open to visitors in general.

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For the broader travel overview: Silkeborg Municipality.