Experiences in Rebild

Explore the many experiences Rebild Bakker and Rold Forest have to offer

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Explore

Rebild Bakker – also known as Rebild National Park – and Rold Forest offer far more than just a scenic walk. Here, you can hike along certified trails, cycle, go mountain biking, run on forest trails or explore the forest on horseback. You can also canoe on the Lindenborg River or swim in a forest lake. Venture underground at REGAN Vest and the Thingbæk Limestone Mines, take the children to a nature playground, and round off the day with a delicious meal or an overnight stay close to nature. Find inspiration for your next experience here.

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Families

Naturen byder på uforglemmelige oplevelser til dig og din familie. Gå på opdagelse ude i det fri - find leg, læring og uforglemmelige øjeblikke i naturen, der samler hele familien.

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Couples

Experience Rebild together – with peaceful walks, cosy breaks, local flavours and memorable moments in nature around Rebild Bakker and Rold Skov.

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Explorers

Experience Rebild Bakker and Rold Skov at a slower pace, with nature, culture, history, springs, hiking trails and cosy places to eat along the way.

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Active Lifestyle

Get your pulse racing in Rebild with MTB, trail running and sports events in Rold Skov and Rebild Bakker – nature’s own playground for active explorers.

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Activities for everyone

Whether you want to hike, run, cycle, go mountain biking or explore the forest on horseback, you will find routes and terrain for both leisurely outings and pulse-raising adventures.

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Trail running in Rebild

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Nature and outdoor experiences

Explore Rebild’s magnificent natural surroundings at your own pace.

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Rold Skov

Rold Forest is Denmark’s largest continuous forest and a wonderful place to experience nature near Rebild. Here you will find lakes, springs, hills, old trees and plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling and outdoor experiences.

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Rebild Bakker | Rebild National Park

Rebild Hills offers steep slopes, deep valleys, heather-covered landscapes and views across the Lindenborg River Valley. Explore the distinctive scenery on foot, discover the area’s springs and attractions, or visit during one of its traditional annual events.

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Spring and Lakes

From legendary crystal-clear springs to mirror-like forest lakes, water is a defining thread running through the landscape of Rold Forest and Rebild Bakker.

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Experiences on and around the water

Water is an experience in its own right in Rebild. Take a canoe trip along the Lindenborg River, discover great fishing spots throughout Rebild Municipality, or go swimming in Store Økssø, Madum Sø and Hornum Sø. The area’s springs, streams and lakes support a rich variety of aquatic life and some of Northern Europe’s most distinctive aquatic ecosystems.

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Rebild Kanoudlejning

Bring your friends or family along for a relaxing canoe trip on Lindenborg Å, and experience the beautiful nature of Himmerland from the water.

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Store Økssø

Store Økssø in Rold Forest offers beautiful nature, an accessible walking route and some of the cleanest bathing water in North Jutland.

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Madum Lake

Madum Lake is a popular swimming spot in Rold Skov

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Hornum Lake

Hornum Lake, northwest of Støvring, is a lovely place for a day outdoors. Here, you can swim from the municipal lakeshore, go fishing, relax by the water or use the public campsite with shelters, a campfire site and simple facilities.

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Fishing in Rebild Municipality

Find good fishing spots in Rebild Municipality – from lakes and streams to put & take. Get an overview of licences, local permits and practical info.

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Lindenborg River and Valley

Lindenborg Valley is one of Denmark’s most distinctive river valleys – deep, rugged and shaped by water, forest and springs over thousands of years.

Culture and history above and below ground

Rold Forest and Rebild Bakker are rich in stories from ancient times, tales of outlaws, the Danish-American connection and the Cold War. Venture underground, visit historic sites and discover how people have left their mark on the landscape through the ages.

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The Cold War Museum REGAN Vest

Deep beneath Rold Skov lies REGAN Vest – one of Denmark’s best-preserved secrets from the Cold War. The nuclear-proof bunker was built in the 1960s and stood ready to house the government and the…

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Rebildcentret with Thingbæk Lime Mines

At Thingbaek Limestone Mines and Museum RebildCentret, you can experience Limestone, art, springs, and an exhibition about the Cold War.

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The Robbers from Rold

The story of the robbers of Rold goes all the way back to the 19th century. Back then, a large network of robbers terrorised the whole of Himmerland. They were notorious, dangerous and certainly not afraid to hurt people to get what they wanted.

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Rebild Festival in Rebild National Park

The Rebild Festival is a long-standing celebration of Danish-American friendship in the beautiful surroundings of Rebild Bakker. Every year, visitors from near and far gather for speeches, music and community under the open sky.

Experiences for the whole family

In Rebild, experiences await visitors of all ages. Find inspiration for nature playgrounds, short hiking trails, swimming, treasure hunts and enjoyable days together in the great outdoors.

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A day in Rebild with the family

Do you have a full day, an afternoon, or are the children coming along? Get inspiration for some wonderful hours under the open sky with the family in Rebild Bakker and Rold Skov.

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10 ideas for your next day out with the kids

Looking for ideas for a day out with the kids? In Rebild, Rebild Bakker and Rold Skov, you’ll find plenty of nature experiences – whether you enjoy play, swimming, cycling, animals, mini golf or quiet moments beneath the trees.

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What’s happening in Rebild

Throughout the year, Rebild Bakker and Rold Forest host both sporting and cultural events. Browse our calendar and find your next event.

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Eat well – stay a little longer

Round off your experience with a delicious meal, a relaxing break or an overnight stay close to nature. Around Rebild Bakker and Rold Forest, you will find cafés, restaurants, hotels, campsites and opportunities to spend the night under the open sky.