Silkeborg Municipality

Province · Central Denmark Region, 🇩🇰 Denmark

Population 90,719

Area 864 km²

Time zone Europe/Copenhagen

Official website www.silkeborg.dk

Silkeborg Municipality

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Silkeborg's Essential Lakeside Wonders and Cultural Gems

Silkeborg's landscape is defined by the Gudenå river system and the extensive Highland lakes, including the exceptionally clean Almindsø. Cultural landmarks range from Museum Jorn, housing the works of COBRA artist Asger Jorn, to the KunstCentret Silkeborg Bad, a former hydrotherapy spa turned art hall. Historical interests are represented by the Silkeborg Bunker Museum, a German World War II complex. Outdoor facilities like the Indelukket park provide access to motorboat harbors and open-air theaters within the surrounding forest.

Silkeborg Municipality — Map

Silkeborg Municipality — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

3° (feels like -3°) · extremes -8°–8°
-1° at night
15 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low
7 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor

3° (feels like -3°) · extremes -9°–8°
-1° at night
12 rainy days
2 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low
9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor

6° (feels like 0°) · extremes -6°–12°
0° at night
12 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low
11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor

11° (feels like 6°) · extremes -2°–17°
3° at night
10 rainy days
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate
14 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Fair

15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 2°–21°
6° at night
12 rainy days
11 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate
16 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Good

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 6°–24°
10° at night
12 rainy days
9 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate
17 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Good

20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 9°–25°
12° at night
15 rainy days
7 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate
17 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Good

20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 9°–26°
12° at night
15 rainy days
6 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate
15 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Fair

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 6°–22°
10° at night
14 rainy days
5 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate
12 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor

12° (feels like 8°) · extremes 1°–17°
7° at night
17 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low
10 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor

7° (feels like 2°) · extremes -3°–12°
3° at night
16 rainy days
1 sunny day
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low
8 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor

4° (feels like -2°) · extremes -8°–9°
0° at night
16 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low
7 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Danish Krone DKK kr · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type E / Type F / Type K
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Danish
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +45

Tours & Activities

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