Thorsø is located near Virklund; deer, squirrels, pine martens, polecats and otters live in the forests around the town. Hulbækken flows through a valley shaped by glacial movements. Nature, landscape history and architecture offer you different themes to consider when planning your trip.

Lake, stream and woodland landscape

Thorsøbadet has a sandy beach. Avnsø is also known as “Brillerne”, while Dragereden is hidden in the forest between Uglsø and Avnsø. The landscape references range from the lake and beach to named places in the forest. The names make the surroundings tangible, without suggesting that the lake, beach and woodland feature offer the same experience.

Hulbækken also connects the shape of the landscape with water. Glacial movements shaped the valley through which the stream flows. The sound of water trickling can be heard along the paths by Hulbækken. This brings together two perspectives: the formation of the valley and an audible feature of the stream.

Forests, routes and cultural traces

Virklund is considered a good starting point for activities in Vesterskov, Østerskov and Sønderskov. The forests around the town are home to deer, squirrels, pine martens, polecats and otters. This wildlife adds another perspective on the area’s nature to the themes of water and landscape.

In Vesterskov, different aspects of nature and culture can be found side by side. The 60 km-long Naturstien Horsens-Silkeborg runs through the forest. More than 35 burial mounds stand along the forest tracks. Information stations along the yellow hiking route explain cultural traces in the forest. The route information serves different purposes: Naturstien gives a specific route length, while the stations along the yellow hiking route offer a thematic introduction to the cultural traces.

Architecture and local tradition

Virklund Church was built in 1994 and designed by Danish architects Johannes and Inger Exner. It is called the “Church of Light” because light plays a major role in the church interior. One of its windows offers a view across Thorsø and much of the town of Virklund. In this way, the church links its architectural history with a view that takes in both lake and town.

A recurring annual tradition is also part of local cultural life: the Virklund parish takes part in Folkekirkens Nødhjælp’s fundraising day every year, which includes a concert on the second Sunday in March. If you would like to take this date into account when planning your trip, check the latest event information in advance.

When choosing your destination, you can weigh up different interests: the landscape around Hulbækken, the forest areas and their cultural traces, or the architecture and traditions associated with the church. The specific route information also differs: the length of Naturstien is stated, while the information at the stations is the main feature of the yellow hiking route.

Discover more destinations: Svostrup, Guldforhoved, Ry, Silkeborg, Lemming, Kongensbro, Bording, Ans

For the regional travel overview: Silkeborg Municipality.