When planning a stay in Vodskov, you can focus on nature or local history. The surrounding Hammer Bakker offer forests, heathland and bodies of water; in Vodskov itself, historical and cultural highlights range from a mill to art and church art.
Landscapes and Hiking in Hammer Bakker
In Hammer Bakker, thickets give way to tall beech forests, open heathland and flat areas dotted with larger and smaller lakes and ponds. Pebermosen is part of the area: it has both open water and a floating mat of peat mosses. The area therefore showcases a variety of landscapes rather than just one type of natural environment.
Hærvejens Perler is a circular route that begins and ends at the same place. A hiking loop through Hammer Bakker passes an old water tower at Pitsvej 6. The tower was converted into an observation tower, with a viewpoint 70 metres above sea level. There are two camp sites along the hiking loop, one at Brødland and one at Torndal.
The Bronze Age burial mounds known as Tvillingehøje also combine history with views over the heathland. Those interested in traces of the past can also learn about the living conditions of patients at the institution over time at Museet i Hammer Bakker.
Mill, Villa and Local History
The present-day Vodskov Mølle was built in 1889 and moved from Flamsted to Vodskov. The Friends of the Mill maintain it and share information about the building and its history. A visit to the mill thus brings both its relocation and its ongoing preservation into focus.
Villa Møgelbjerg lies on the edge of Hammer Bakker, north of Vodskov. The building is privately owned and offers views of the surrounding area and the Limfjord. Other historical points of interest include Vodskov Kro: it opened in 1898 under the name Vodskov Forsamlingshus. This historical detail refers to its opening at the time, not to its current operation.
The Vodskov SognegĂĄrd exhibits works by different artists, with the exhibition changing about four times a year. In Vodskov Kirke, a fresco depicts the Catholic legend of Christopher, the Christ-bearer. The cultural destinations are quite distinct: one features changing exhibitions, while the other is home to a specific work with a religious narrative.
Vodskov Kirke is a wayfarers’ church and part of a nationwide network of churches that aims to remain open and accessible to passers-by. Services are held every Sunday and on public holidays throughout the year.
More Excursions and Activities
At Nymarksminde Farmpark, visitors can see Danish farm animals; many of the animals may be fed and petted. The park also has a large outdoor playground and an 18-hole football golf course. The farm park is in Vodskov, near Aalborg, and just a few minutes’ drive from the motorway.
A guided tour of Hammer Bakker starts at the Nymarksminde car park, Vestvej 91, 9310 Vodskov. You can check the schedule before your trip, so it’s worth looking at the latest tour information before planning your excursion.
For activities with dogs, the Hammer Bakker dog exercise area offers specific training opportunities: its long, straight rows of cypress trees are suitable for basic directional training. The open area is suitable for practising “frit søg” (free search). So, Hammer Bakker offers both hiking routes and a designated dog exercise area with a range of training options.
Discover more destinations: Svenstrup, Lundby, Bisnap, Mou, Store Restrup, Gjøl, Vadum, Mjels
For the overview of the wider area: Aalborg Municipality.
