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Himmelbjerget – a street sign on a pole with trees in the background📷 Photo by Vee Campbell on Unsplash

Himmelbjerget

Ry, Denmark

Views

One of Denmark’s highest points at 147 m, crowned by a brick tower above the Silkeborg lakes. In summer an old paddle steamer links it with Silkeborg.

Nearest town
Ry, Denmark
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
56.1024, 9.6831

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Denmark: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Tolls on the Great Belt and Øresund bridges. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Terrassen CampingCampsite
    3 km from Himmelbjerget
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Skyttehusets Outdoor CampCampsite
    4 km from Himmelbjerget
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Gammel Rye TeltpladsCampsite
    5 km from Himmelbjerget
    TentsDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Bryrup Camping & ResortCampsite
    14 km from Himmelbjerget · 250 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Hesselhus CampingCampsite
    19 km from Himmelbjerget
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Gyvelborg NaturcampingCampsite
    23 km from Himmelbjerget · 15 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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All campsites in Denmark · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Himmelbjerget?

Himmelbjerget is in Ry, Denmark, at GPS 56.1024, 9.6831. It is about 11 km from Silkeborg.

Can you camp near Himmelbjerget?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Julsø Shelter- og Teltplads, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 57 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Himmelbjerget?

Himmelbjerget is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Central Jutland: lakes, runestones and LEGO.

What is there to see near Himmelbjerget?

Places worth a stop nearby: Den Gamle By (33 km), Moesgaard Museum (34 km), Jelling Mounds and Runestones (42 km) and LEGO House (54 km).

When is the best time to visit Himmelbjerget?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)