Outdoor experiences for everyone
With its lakes, streams, woodlands and beautiful fjord, the municipality of Mariagerfjord is a true paradise for nature lovers of all ages. The peaceful surroundings allow you to have a break from an often-hectic everyday life, and the many outdoor activities ensure that there is something to do for everyone.
The Destination Himmerland offers a wide range of outdoor activities, such as angling, stand-up paddling, hiking, cycling, kayaking, climbing and much more, giving visitors the chance to explore the unique landscape of the area.
“Denmark’s most beautiful fjord, which is right by our side, provides some exceptional opportunities. The area is authentic and unspoiled, which is what our visitors are looking for. For instance, we have a trail route within the fjord, where you can go in your kayak and find spots to enjoy your lunch or even spend the night,” says tourism director at Visit Himmerland Jimmi Staehr-Petersen.
The calm water also makes the fjord ideal for stand-up paddle boarding, just like a lot of people come for the angling. But not everything takes place on water. In Østerskoven in Hobro, it is now possible to get your feet off the ground and go climbing in big trees in the forest, as Uncle Tom’s Climbing Forest has made an adventure trail with more than 30 challenging lanes in the tree tops.
“There are so many outdoor activities to try, and the area is also perfect for both cycling and hiking. The varied landscape was one of the reasons why our Panorama route was the first Danish walking route to become a certified Premium Walking Trail by Deutsches Wanderinstitut,” says Staehr-Petersen.
If you are wondering where to go for a weekend outdoor getaway or where to spend your next active holiday, the answer is simple. Whether you want to go sailing, fishing, hiking or biking – Mariagerfjord has it all.
Accessible to most, the ten-kilometre trail starts out at Hobro Marina and then continues along the inlet of the fjord and through a changing landscape of woodland, hills and small charming villages.
A southern European feeling
Another area to explore on foot or bike is Rold Skov, which, with its 8,000 hectares, is Denmark’s largest forest. Horseback riding and swimming in the many lakes are also excellent ways to enjoy this natural attraction.
On top of the many natural attractions, a string of independent galler
ies and small towns are dotted along the Mariager Fjord. One of them is Mariager itself, an idyllic town with cobblestone streets and old, timber-framed houses. The town’s biggest attraction is Mariager Saltcenter, which, with ‘subterranean’ salt mines and the chance to swim in ‘The Dead Sea’, offers an experience for visitors of all ages.
Another popular family attraction is the Fyrkat Viking Centre, located a couple of kilometres outside of Hobro. The centre consists of the ring-shaped mound marking where the ring fort Fyrkat stood 1,000 years ago, as well as a reconstructed Viking Farmstead offering a number of authentic Viking activities, such as archery and forging.
But though there are plenty of opportunities to get active and explore the landscape, culture and history of Mariager Fjord, there are other options too – for instance, draping a towel over the white sand, lying back, and listening to the waves softly rolling in over the sand. With an array of beaches in the area – including Øster Hurup, known as the most child-friendly beach in Denmark – there are plenty of opportunities to do so.
“Øster Hurup has this Southern European feeling about it. In the summertime, there are several things going on in the city, including live concerts every Friday in the town square. The locals want the tourists to feel welcome, so they have arranged something they call Meet Øster Hurup, where they invite everyone to a free breakfast and share ideas on what to do in the area during your holiday,” says StaehrPetersen, and rounds off: “If you want to get away from all the stress and traffic chaos, but are still looking for an active holiday with plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy – this is the place to be.”
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