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Himmelbjerget — Attraction in Skanderborg Municipality

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Himmelbjerget is a hill located between Ry and Silkeborg, Denmark in the area known as Søhøjlandet. With an elevation of 147 m, Himmelbjerget is one of the highest natural points in the Danish landscape.
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Himmelbjerget

8680 Ry, Denmark
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Himmelbjerget is a hill located between Ry and Silkeborg, Denmark in the area known as Søhøjlandet. With an elevation of 147 m, Himmelbjerget is one of the highest natural points in the Danish landscape.

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4.5
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♿ Entrance = Yes (outdoors) ♿ Parking = Yes. ♿ Building = Not inside the tower but you can go outside around the tower. ♿ Elevator = no, it's outside with ramps.

This is an interesting place you want to visit during the summer time to benefit the most of it but it has their downside too. I will start with the downside first. It's definitely targeted to tourists and families (with children) as it has about 3 ice cream shops and a souvenir shop targeted for a younger audience. The parking lot is not for free and you will have to pay to have access to get into the tower(10 krones) and you can only pay with a card. 10 krones isn't much. During the summer time the trash bins are attracting wasps due to the food litter especially close to the food shops. This makes sitting on a bench unpleasant. The place is usually crowded with families and children so careful where you walk. This place is not in walking range unless you book a hotel.

The better side is that you get a beautiful sight to watch over the area. Where you can take pictures and good memories especially on the top of the tower. You can bring your dogs with you but not inside the tower. Their is a playground for kids so you can have a small moment for yourself. Wheelchair users can go on all the way to the top too but bad walkers may have a struggle. You won't spend for a long time here but sure is...

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5.0
7y

De første beskrivelser af Himmelbjerget stammer fra 1700-tallet, og de drejede sig ikke om stedets storslåede natur. De var forfattet af fagfolk som fx geografer, som var optaget at beskrive fakta om Danmarks natur og herunder de højeste bakker.

Det var først, da præsten og digteren Steen Steensen Blicher tog initiativ til de såkaldte Himmelbjergmøder fra 1839 til 1844, at Himmelbjerget for alvor trådte ind i danmarkshistorien. Blicher forestillede sig, at man gennem folkefester med taler, sange og digte kunne bidrage til en national genfødsel. På Himmelbjerget skulle bønder og borgere, studenter og kunstnere mødes og opleve en fælles følelse og interesse for landets udvikling. Himmelbjergmøderne fik med tiden en tilslutning på 6-7.000 mennesker, hvilket er ganske mange, når man tænker på dens tids transportmidler, nemlig heste og vogne.

Himmelbjerget kom atter i fokus, da man på 5-årsdagen for Grundlovens indførelse i 1849 afholdt en Grundlovsfest på bjerget. Det var fabrikant Michael Drewsen, direktør for Silkeborg Papirfabrik og Silkeborgs grundlægger, som tog initiativ til den første Grundlovsfest i 1854, som samlede flere tusinde mennesker. I 1867 dannedes på initiativ af samme Michael Drewsen en Tårnkomite til at skaffe midler til et tårn på Himmelbjerget, og i 1875 kunne man indvie tårnet til minde om Frederik d. 7, ”Grundlovens giver”.

Himmelbjerget har fået en fornem plads i dansk historie som et af de steder, hvor ideerne om folkestyre blev udviklet, formuleret og senere fejret. Siden hen har forskellige politiske partier og bevægelser forståeligt nok kappedes om at arrangere politiske møder på Himmelbjerget.

Fra slutningen af 1830erne blev Himmelbjerget og det midtjyske Søhøjland også et yndet mål for landskabsmalere, som her fandt en storslået natur med bakker og søer som intet andet sted i Danmark. Disse malere var med til at gøre det midtjyske Søhøjland kendt i resten af Danmark og især i hovedstaden.

Landskabsmalere og folkemøder på Himmelbjerget gav vind i sejlene for den turisme, som så småt var begyndt efter midten af 1800-tallet.

Antallet af besøgende på Himmelbjerget fik et vældigt skub, da Hjejleselskabet blev dannet i 1861 og satte dampskibet ”Hjejlen” i drift mellem Silkeborg, Himmelbjerget og Ry.

De mange turister skabte også et marked for souvenirs, og især Himmelbjerg-stokken og andre souvenirs af træ blev yndede ting at bringe med hjem fra en tur på...

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5.0
1y

Himmelbjerget, ofte omtalt som "Himmelbjerget" (dansk for "Himmelfjellet"), er en af Danmarks mest kendte naturlige vartegn. Beliggende i Søhøjlandet mellem Ry og Silkeborg i Jylland, stiger denne bakke til en højde på 147 meter over havets overflade. Selvom det ikke er det højeste punkt i Danmark, er Himmelbjerget kendt for sin naturskønhed og historiske betydning.

Himmelbjerget har været et populært udflugtsmål siden midten af det 19. århundrede. Dets navn og dramatiske landskab har gjort det til et symbol på Danmarks naturlige skønhed. Fra toppen af bakken kan besøgende nyde en betagende udsigt over det omgivende Søhøjland, herunder søerne Julsø og Silkeborg Langsø, samt de vidtstrakte skovområder, der karakteriserer regionen.

Et centralt element på Himmelbjerget er Himmelbjergtårnet, en 25 meter høj rød murstensbygning opført i 1875 til minde om Kong Frederik VII, der spillede en nøglerolle i indførelsen af Danmarks første grundlov i 1849. Tårnet blev designet af arkitekt Ludvig Fenger og er blevet et ikon for stedet. Udover tårnet finder man flere mindesmærker og monumenter på Himmelbjerget, herunder statuer og mindeplader dedikeret til prominente danske figurer som Steen Steensen Blicher og kvinderetsforkæmpere.

Himmelbjerget er også kendt for sin betydning i den danske nationalromantik. I 1830'erne blev stedet et samlingspunkt for nationale møder og festligheder, hvor folk samledes for at fejre dansk kultur og identitet. Denne tradition fortsatte gennem årtierne og er stadig en del af Himmelbjergets kulturelle arv.

Udover sin historiske og kulturelle betydning tilbyder Himmelbjerget en række udendørs aktiviteter. Området er ideelt til vandreture, picnics og sejlture på de nærliggende søer. De mange stier og ruter gør det til et populært sted for naturentusiaster og familier.

Sammenfattende er Himmelbjerget et vartegn, der kombinerer naturlig skønhed, historisk betydning og kulturel arv, hvilket gør det til et must-see for både danskere...

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♿ Entrance = Yes (outdoors) ♿ Parking = Yes. ♿ Building = Not inside the tower but you can go outside around the tower. ♿ Elevator = no, it's outside with ramps. This is an interesting place you want to visit during the summer time to benefit the most of it but it has their downside too. I will start with the downside first. It's definitely targeted to tourists and families (with children) as it has about 3 ice cream shops and a souvenir shop targeted for a younger audience. The parking lot is not for free and you will have to pay to have access to get into the tower(10 krones) and you can only pay with a card. 10 krones isn't much. During the summer time the trash bins are attracting wasps due to the food litter especially close to the food shops. This makes sitting on a bench unpleasant. The place is usually crowded with families and children so careful where you walk. This place is not in walking range unless you book a hotel. The better side is that you get a beautiful sight to watch over the area. Where you can take pictures and good memories especially on the top of the tower. You can bring your dogs with you but not inside the tower. Their is a playground for kids so you can have a small moment for yourself. Wheelchair users can go on all the way to the top too but bad walkers may have a struggle. You won't spend for a long time here but sure is worth a check!
Grzegorz PacykGrzegorz Pacyk
Himmelbjerget ("The Sky Mountain" or "The Mountain of Heaven") is a hill located between Ry and Silkeborg. With its altitude 147 m is the 7th highest hill in Denmark. It grew to fame in 19th century, as people gathered here to admire the magnificent views and celebrate the birth of the Danish nation. On top of the hill is a 25.1 m tall tower, that was erected in 1875 to honour King Frederik VII and his role in giving the Danish people the country's first constitution in 1849, thereby ending the preceding era of absolute monarchy. Close to the top are more monuments, most honouring individuals, but also one to commemorate women's right to vote in 1915.
kiseki 90kiseki 90
It's told to be the highest spot in Denmark. It's easy to reach by car, there are also several parking spots. The closest (P1) is so close that you will only need few minutes up to the highest point! If you only want to enjoy the view a parking ticket for one hour will be enough, if you want to go hiking you should take one for longer. The view is amazing! I can highly recommend coming here.
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♿ Entrance = Yes (outdoors) ♿ Parking = Yes. ♿ Building = Not inside the tower but you can go outside around the tower. ♿ Elevator = no, it's outside with ramps. This is an interesting place you want to visit during the summer time to benefit the most of it but it has their downside too. I will start with the downside first. It's definitely targeted to tourists and families (with children) as it has about 3 ice cream shops and a souvenir shop targeted for a younger audience. The parking lot is not for free and you will have to pay to have access to get into the tower(10 krones) and you can only pay with a card. 10 krones isn't much. During the summer time the trash bins are attracting wasps due to the food litter especially close to the food shops. This makes sitting on a bench unpleasant. The place is usually crowded with families and children so careful where you walk. This place is not in walking range unless you book a hotel. The better side is that you get a beautiful sight to watch over the area. Where you can take pictures and good memories especially on the top of the tower. You can bring your dogs with you but not inside the tower. Their is a playground for kids so you can have a small moment for yourself. Wheelchair users can go on all the way to the top too but bad walkers may have a struggle. You won't spend for a long time here but sure is worth a check!
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Himmelbjerget ("The Sky Mountain" or "The Mountain of Heaven") is a hill located between Ry and Silkeborg. With its altitude 147 m is the 7th highest hill in Denmark. It grew to fame in 19th century, as people gathered here to admire the magnificent views and celebrate the birth of the Danish nation. On top of the hill is a 25.1 m tall tower, that was erected in 1875 to honour King Frederik VII and his role in giving the Danish people the country's first constitution in 1849, thereby ending the preceding era of absolute monarchy. Close to the top are more monuments, most honouring individuals, but also one to commemorate women's right to vote in 1915.
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It's told to be the highest spot in Denmark. It's easy to reach by car, there are also several parking spots. The closest (P1) is so close that you will only need few minutes up to the highest point! If you only want to enjoy the view a parking ticket for one hour will be enough, if you want to go hiking you should take one for longer. The view is amazing! I can highly recommend coming here.
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