Discover Balle: Zoo, Dolmen and Cycling Route

Balle combines special places to visit with tangible history and opportunities for active days. Munkholm Zoo, the prehistoric Balle Dysse, Rosmus Church and a national cycling route each offer a different experience. In addition, the beach and forest are just a short distance from Åvangen in Balle. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can therefore take their preferred focus for the holiday into account when choosing their base.

Experience animals and plan a family-friendly day

Munkholm Zoo is located at Munkholmvej 5, 8444 Balle. More than 400 animals from 80 different species live there. For travellers visiting with children who want to make an animal visit a fixed part of their day, this address provides a clear point of reference.

The journey to Munkholm Zoo can also be planned clearly: Regional bus route 123 runs between Grenå and Ebeltoft. To visit the zoo, get off in Balle and walk 2 kilometres from there. Those travelling without a car or who like to combine excursions with public transport and a walk should take this distance into account when planning their day.

Balle Dysse and Rosmus Church

North of Balle lies Balle Dysse, a fully preserved round dolmen in a burial mound. It dates back to around 3400 BC, providing a direct connection to the very early history of the region. Access is via a footpath: from a marker post at the side of the road, the path leads across the field to the burial mound. The described access route should be taken into account when planning your visit.

Another cultural stop is Rosmus Church at Rosmus Bygade 26, 8444 Balle. Its nave and chancel are Romanesque. The church's oldest inventory includes a Romanesque granite baptismal font decorated with lions. Those interested in church art, historic architectural styles and individual details of older interiors will find here a different way of exploring the area's history than at Balle Dysse.

Cycling through Syddjurs

In Syddjurs, the national cycling route runs from Balle via Ebeltoft and Rønde. The route is signposted with road signs at every junction. For travel planning, this means you can consider Balle as a starting point for a bike ride towards Ebeltoft or Rønde and, when looking for a holiday apartment, pay attention to your personal balance of excursions, exercise and relaxation. This does not imply anything about the length or cycling time of the route; your own planning remains decisive for the specific day's stage.

Which location suits your stay?

If nature experiences are your priority, Åvangen in Balle is a natural point of reference for further orientation thanks to its short distance from the beach and forest. For those interested in culture, Rosmus Church and Balle Dysse take centre stage instead. Anyone wanting to experience animals with children should include Munkholm Zoo and the 2-kilometre walk from the bus stop in their planning. This allows you to tailor your search for accommodation to the days you want to travel without limiting Balle to just one type of trip.

For further searches within the same selection, you can also look at these places: Fuglsø, Øerne, Fejrup, Femmøller, Fuglslev, Ebdrup, Egsmark Strand and Lyngsbæk.

For the overarching travel overview: Syddjurs Municipality.