Discover Bjerringbro

Bjerringbro lies in the Gudenå Valley, whose landscape is characterised by gentle, rolling hills. There are several specific points to consider when planning your trip: walking routes, historic sites, culture, and outdoor activities. Think about which of these themes you would like to shape your stay when choosing Bjerringbro as a destination and selecting a hotel for your trip.

Walking routes in the Gudenå landscape

The Kjællinghøl route is a circular route between Bjerringbro and Kjællinghøl. It is 5.7 km long on foot and 6.3 km by bicycle. The cycling option is therefore 0.6 km longer. If you would like to extend the route, you can add 3.9 km to reach Kjællinghøl Voldsted.

The “8-tallet” circular route goes around Bjerringbro and crosses the Gudenå on three bridges. This gives you another route to choose from, with river crossings at its heart. Many enthusiastic local mountain bikers helped create the Vandværkssporet trail in Bjerringbro. Mountain bikes can be hired from Outdoor Bjerringbro.

Outdoor Bjerringbro also rents out canoes and kayaks and runs guided tours. When planning, you can weigh up cycling, paddling, and the circular routes mentioned above. The Kjællinghøl route has specific distances for its walking and cycling options; the guided tours are described by activity and tour format.

Kjællinghøl and traditional crafts

The historic Kjællinghøl workshop is located in a meadow at the edge of the forest near the Gudenå. It includes a replica of a 6th-century longhouse, built in 2002. The site offers a concrete glimpse of historic building styles, set within the landscape of the Gudenå Valley.

At the Bøgely forge, children can get hands-on experience with traditional crafts: they use tools and explore iron and its possibilities. This offers a different experience from visiting an exhibition and gives families with children a specific craft-focused activity to consider when planning their trip.

Culture and history in town

The Gudenådalens Museum in Bjerringbro has a permanent exhibition on agriculture, crafts, and the Viking Age. These three themes cover different areas of history; there is also an exhibition space at Gudenåhuset.

Bjerringbro Church was inaugurated on 31 August 1919. Architect Harald Lønborg-Jensen designed it in the style of a Romanesque village church. The church also features the water sculpture “Velsignelse”, created by sculptor Jørgen Pedersen. These details make the church a specific destination for travellers interested in architecture and art.

Activities and practical information

Børneskoven in Bjerringbro has a picnic shelter, a fire pit, a wheel of fortune, and a large fallen tree. You can reach it via Koldskær 8, 8850 Bjerringbro, and by following the signposted path. At the Å Promenade, there are paths along the Gudenå and space to play.

Bjerringbro swimming pool has a 25-metre pool with six lanes, diving boards at 1 and 3 metres, and a shallow children's pool with a slide. Check the swimming pool's current information before your visit. The Å Promenade sauna can be used in connection with winter swimming; it is also intended to be accessible to interested visitors on a non-commercial basis. If you are planning a sauna visit, check access arrangements in advance.

The Food and Art Market is held monthly in Bjerringbro's pedestrianised town centre. If you want to plan your trip around a visit to the market, check the dates for your travel period. Bjerringbro also has a railway station; check the connections for your travel date to plan your journey.

Discover more destinations: Tange, Skals, Løgstrup, Hjarbæk, Møldrup, Rødding, Rødkærsbro, Lynderup.

For the main travel overview: Viborg Municipality.