Discover Bording: Church, Trails and Family Experiences

Bording combines historical insights, nature trails and events with opportunities for active and relaxing days during your holiday. Families planning a trip can bring different interests together here: culture can be found at Bording Church and Bording School, while the trail system, outdoor pool and sporting events provide variety.

Architecture, Local History and Art

The present-day Bording Church was inaugurated on 12 September 1897. Its floor plan is shaped like a Greek cross, giving the building a distinctive architectural feature. The altarpiece also deserves attention: it dates from 1612. This gives the church several specific details to discover for anyone interested not only in the landscape during a trip, but also in architectural history and religious art.

The Bording Local Historical Archive can also be included in your exploration of the town. It is open on Mondays from 15:00 to 18:00. Alternatively, you can visit by prior arrangement by calling 9960 4908. When planning your trip, it is advisable to take this fixed opening time or the appointment into account in advance.

Another cultural feature can be found at Bording School. Jan Wessels’s overall design includes works of art as well as the colour scheme of the walls, floors and doors in several rooms. In Bording, therefore, the townscape includes not only individual historical objects but also a more comprehensive artistic design.

Trails, Water and Sport

Bording has an extensive trail system that brings nature into the town. This opens up various ways to plan your stay: you can make trails and nature experiences the focus of a day or plan them as a contrast to cultural sightseeing. There is also a dog forest west of Bording. Those travelling with a dog can take this landscape feature into account when planning their days without losing sight of culture and local history.

For families, Bording Outdoor Pool is another specific option. The local outdoor pool for the whole family has a water slide, pools and green sunbathing lawns. This means that, in addition to walks and cultural experiences, water and relaxation are also available as distinct holiday interests.

Sport features in the events calendar at different times of the year. The XL-Bording Cup takes place in Bording every August and brings young football players from Denmark and abroad to Bording. The Midtjysk Julecup is held between Christmas and New Year for young handball players from Denmark and abroad. If you would like to travel around one of these events, you should use the relevant period as the starting point for your planning.

The Right Base for Your Travel Plans

When looking for a holiday apartment in Bording, it is helpful to start by asking which of these aspects of the town are most important to you. For nature-focused days, the trail system and the dog forest to the west are important points of reference. Families who want to combine water and exercise can include Bording Outdoor Pool in their plans. Those with a stronger interest in history, architecture and art may wish to focus their days on Bording Church, the local archive and the design at Bording School. Bording Station is served by GoCollective and is therefore also one of the pieces of information you can take into account when considering how to get there.

Discover More Places

For further searches in the surrounding area, you can also explore Kongensbro, Svejbæk, Guldforhoved, Fårvang, Them Municipality, Ans, Gjern Municipality and Funder.

For the higher-level travel overview: Silkeborg Municipality.