Avlum: Cycling Routes, Mill and Church History

Avlum is an interesting destination for anyone who wants to combine active days with local history and special events. Several cycling and hiking routes start here, while Aulum Mill, Aulum Church and the preserved railway station building offer very different insights into the history of the town. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can therefore consider whether you would prefer to focus on cycling tours, cultural discoveries or an outing for the whole family.

Historical impressions around Avlum

Aulum Mill was completed in 1908. As a gallery Dutch windmill with a brick-built base, it is a striking example of historic milling technology. Aulum Church also features several noteworthy details: it was built around the 13th century, and its interior is designed in the Renaissance style. Of the two bells, the smaller one dates from 1507. Anyone interested in church art, historic buildings and traditional craftsmanship will find various points of interest here for a varied day during their holiday.

The original railway station building in Aulum is also part of the historic townscape. It was designed by H. Wenck, chief architect of the state railways, and has been preserved. The premises are available to associations, groups and individuals who carry out voluntary cultural, social, educational or leisure-related work. The building therefore not only preserves its architectural identity but also serves a present-day community function.

Cycling and hiking routes of different lengths

There are specific options for active days: both cycling routes and four of the hiking routes begin in Aulum. The Sinding cycling route is approximately 33 km long and starts at Aulum Fritidscenter. The Jersild Route is shorter, at approximately 9.5 km; its starting point is at the car park by Aulum Fritidscenter. The different route lengths help you adapt your daily planning to the tour you want without having to commit to a single route length.

Cykelrute 53 starts and ends at Aulum railway station. There is a waiting room and a bicycle pump there. For orientation in the area around Aulum, Lokal-Håndbogen contains descriptions and maps of two cycling routes and six hiking routes. If you choose a holiday apartment as a base for several days of cycling, you can first use this information to familiarise yourself with the available routes and their starting points. For a holiday with a varied programme, on the other hand, you could plan days that combine a route with a historic visit or an event.

Tradition and experiences for families

A special event in the annual calendar is Aulum Dyrskue. It has been held every year since 1907 on the second Saturday in August. Aulum Dyrskue features animal exhibitors, commercial exhibitors, flea market and sales stalls, associations and shows. The programme also includes a hobby-horse competition and an animal show for children. For families in particular, this event offers an opportunity to experience local traditions from different perspectives and enjoy a day of events that caters to a range of interests.

Avlum is therefore suited to a trip planned around more than just a single attraction. You can focus on a route of approximately 9.5 km, plan a longer cycling tour of approximately 33 km, visit historic buildings or take the date of Aulum Dyrskue into account. A holiday apartment or holiday home in Avlum can accordingly be chosen based on your preferred pace of travel and the experiences you value most.

Discover more places

If you would like to compare other places with Avlum when planning your trip, you will find direct links here: Troldhede, Ørnhøj, Vildbjerg, Skærbæk, Sunds, Kølkær, Herning and Sørvad.

For the broader travel overview: Herning Municipality.