Kulturhaus Skanderborg – Old Town Hall loop from Skanderborg
Kulturhaus Skanderborg – Old Town Hall loop from Skanderborg
2
hikers
Kulturhaus Skanderborg – Old Town Hall loop from Skanderborg
02:26
9.28km
70m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 12, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
Get Directions
2.34 km
The Merchant’s House and the Dragon
Highlight • Monument
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: waymarking.com
Translated by Google •
Tip by
2.43 km
Kulturhaus Skanderborg
Highlight • Structure
Translated by Google •
Tip by
3.08 km
Old Town Hall
Highlight • Historical Site
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.
Translated by Google •
Tip by
3.43 km
Dagmar Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
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".
Translated by Google •
Tip by
3.73 km
Skanderborg Castle Church and Castle Hill
Highlight • Religious Site
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: VisitAarhus.dk
Translated by Google •
Tip by
5.86 km
Junges Plantage Shelter Area
Highlight • Rest Area
9.28 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.72 km
1.89 km
1.43 km
1.17 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.45 km
2.93 km
962 m
719 m
698 m
518 m
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for free
Elevation
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for free
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Friday 26 June
33°C
17°C
33 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h
to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route
Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.
Comments
Want to know more?
Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.
Sign up for free