The best hikes from bus stations around Ravnsø

A great spot to take a break and enjoy the view over Lake Mossø.

Castle Hill and Castle Church of Skanderborg Castle Church is a remnant of the former Skanderborg Castle, which was finally demolished in 1770. In 1562-63 King Frederik II converted the medieval castle on Slotsholmen into a modern fortress. Due to the kingdom's financial problems, the king decided to settle in Skanderborg. Therefore, in 1572, a castle chapel was set up in the newly built royal wing, which was also increased with two staves. The castle served as the residence of the royal family for several years. The current church consists of a nave with a round tower with a conical, copper-covered spire. The tower was originally one of the flanking towers of the castle. Source: www.VisitAarhus.dk

The Dagmar Bridge was a small but important part of the gigantic construction work to connect the country with new main roads across Denmark in the early 19th century. It was Colonel Rosenberg who directed the work on the section between Kolding and Frederikshavn. The construction of a bridge between Adelgade and Slotsholmen has reduced the travel time through Jutland considerably. The listed small bridge cannot be seen from above the bridge. You can only see the bridge by sailing under it in a canoe or kayak. But if you cross the small bridge, you have a nice view on both sides - on "Lille Sø" and "Skanderborg Sø".

The Old Town Hall of Skanderborg was built in 1860 according to plans by Hans Christian Zeltner and rebuilt in 1920 according to plans by Rudolf Frimodt Clausen and extended with a side wing and rear building. The building complex served as a council, trial, and detention center, and as such historically contained chambers of the county council and city council, courtrooms, cells, and prison administrator's quarters. The building was listed as a historical monument in 1978 and served as a police station until 2016. After conversion and restoration, the building now houses an office community in which preserved details and reconstructed rooms form the framework for modern workplaces in a historical ambience.

House inspired by the universe of author Ole Lund Kirkegaard. Ole Lund Kirkegaard was born in Aarhus, grew up in Skanderborg and graduated from Aarhus Cathedral School in 1959. After half a year as a sailor and temporary work in small schools, he decided to become a teacher - although he hated school as a child. Ole Lund Kirkegaard made his debut as a writer with the short story The Dragon, which he wrote in 1966. He won the competition and was encouraged to write more. The first children's novel was Little Virgil, which was published in 1967 and quickly became a success. His stories are usually about children who have somewhat difficult relationships with their parents and other "normal" adults, but with ingenuity and the support of more eccentric existences, they overcome the problems. In 1977 he decided to quit teaching to focus on being a full-time writer. Financially it could well be related as his books sold well. Source: www.waymarking.com

The culture house in Skanderborg forms the framework for a cinema, a library, a café and also a seaside resort. Kulturhuset is located in the middle of the city with a beautiful view of Lake Skanderborg.

Skanderborg Church was built around the year 1100. At the end of the Middle Ages, the church was expanded and a tower made of monk stone was built as a stilt tower, but later bricked up and completed in 1741 with an onion-shaped tip. Source: Wikipedia

Great place to stay. Picnic tables and barbecue areas, toilet (also suitable for the severely disabled), bathing facilities. In a former small farmhouse there is a detailed exhibition in text and pictures about the history of the place, the Massø and the surrounding area. A brief explanation is also available in German and English.