Dog parks in and near Silkeborg

Silkeborg lies in the heart of Søhøjlandet (the Lake District), Denmark's hilliest and most wooded area, where lakes, beech woods and hills meet. The town is surrounded by Gudenåen and a string of lakes, and there is woodland almost whichever way you walk.

That makes Silkeborg close to a paradise for dog owners who love varied, scenic walks.

In and around Silkeborg you'll find a large choice of woodland dog areas and dog parks - dozens of places within reach. Nordskov Hundeskov and De små fisk by Sejs are close to town, with woodland, shade and room for free play, and further out you'll find Dollerup Bakker and Bølling Sø, among others.

Some places are fenced or have puppy areas, so even the smallest and most energetic dogs can come along safely.

Although Silkeborg is far from the coast, water is never far away in this town of lakes. Several of the dog parks border lakes and streams, where your dog can take a dip on hot days - ideally keep it on a lead near swimmers and birdlife.

It's the lakes, woods and steep slopes that give the walks here their very special character.