The Park In The Old Days

Here, guests have enjoyed peace, beautiful trees and works of art throughout history. Experience the history and see traces from the spa's time.

The history of the park

In the old days, the chief doctors at the health resort emphasized that the park was a pleasant place to walk and stay. The park was supposed to provide peace, experiences and beautiful surroundings for all its guests.

The forest and the trees

The trees tell the history of the park. Many of the large beeches, old oaks and the dense alder swamp along Ørnsø have been here since the time of the Silkeborg Vandkuranstalt. Between the trunks are also hidden holly and bird cherry – companion trees that naturally belong in Danish forests.

Park trees

When the park was created, many new species were planted, which means that the park today has large linden trees and exotic conifers – such as the Japanese larch, which was planted all the way back in 1932. Some trees have also found their way here on their own, for example willow, hazel and warty birch.

There are many old species and lots of exciting nature to explore – each tree hides a little piece of history.

If you want to know more about the history of the park, you can borrow an audio guide from us or buy the book Silkeborg Bads Historie in our shop.

Gifts for the spa

Many gave gifts that decorated both the outside and inside. Sculptor Nanna Johansen gave the statues "Nøkken" and "Venus and Cupid". The New Carlsberg Foundation provided copies of "Aarhus Girl" and "Sandal Weaver". Three Italian pots were also placed in the park. The trout pond, spring lake with masonry and lion heads and the memorial to chief physician Frederik Emil Klee were paid for by the spa's guests.