Virklund: Discover Forests, Water and Culture

Virklund brings water, forests and remarkable culture together within a compact thematic area: Thorsø is located near Virklund, various wild animals live in the forests around the town, and Virklund Church adds a distinctive architectural accent. Those planning a trip with nature experiences, landscape observation and cultural discoveries will find various ways to organise their days here. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Virklund, it is therefore worth first deciding on the main focus of the trip.

Thorsø, Water and Shaped Landscapes

Thorsø is located near Virklund. Thorsøbadet has a sandy beach. For your planning, you can consider Thorsø and Thorsøbadet as different points of interest: The lake represents the landscape, while the sandy beach is a separate feature of Thorsøbadet.

Hulbækken also tells the story of how this area was formed. Glacial movements shaped the valley through which Hulbækken flows. Along the paths by Hulbækken, you can hear the sound of the water. Those who want to take note not only of well-known viewpoints but also of geological formations and small landscape impressions during their trip can include this stream in their plans. Avnsø is also called “Brillerne”. Dragereden lies hidden in the forest between Uglsø and Avnsø.

Forests, Animals and Paths

Virklund is considered a good starting point for activities in Vesterskov, Østerskov and Sønderskov. These three forest names provide clear orientation for anyone planning their trip primarily around nature experiences. Deer, squirrels, pine martens, polecats and otters live in the forests around Virklund. These animal species add to the natural character of the forests around Virklund.

The 60-kilometre-long Horsens-Silkeborg Nature Trail runs through Vesterskov. Take this route into account when planning your days and routes, and choose the section that suits your own itinerary. More than 35 burial mounds also stand along the forest tracks in Vesterskov. On the yellow hiking route in Vesterskov, information points provide details about cultural traces in the forest. This makes it possible to combine nature and history without the forest losing its own significance as a landscape.

Virklund Church as a Cultural Accent

Virklund Church was built in 1994 and designed by the Danish architects Johannes and Inger Exner. It is called the “Church of Light” because light plays a major role in the church interior. The church is therefore characterised not only by its year of construction and its architects, but also by the special importance of its lighting design.

A window in Virklund Church offers a view over Thorsø and a large part of the town of Virklund. This connection places water, town and architecture in a shared image. The Virklund parish takes part in Folkekirkens Nødhjælp’s annual fundraising day; this includes a concert on the second Sunday in March. If you want to give your trip a cultural focus, this recurring event provides a specific point of reference for your own planning.

Which Accommodation Location Suits Your Trip

When looking for accommodation in Virklund, you can first decide on the desired focus of your trip. You can then tailor your search for a holiday apartment or holiday home to the itinerary you are planning for your stay.

More Destinations for Your Search

You can also expand your search to the following location pages: Bording, Fårvang, Svostrup, Linå, Vrads, Bryrup, Them Municipality and Ans.

To the higher-level travel overview: Silkeborg Municipality.