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- Silkeborg is a town in Jutland founded in 1844 around a paper mill (Silkeborg Paprfabrik) at the Gudenå River. The history of the place goes back to the 15th century, when a castle was located at an islet in the lake of Silkeborg. This castle gave Silkeborg its name, meaning ‘silk castle’.
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History. Silkeborg was the site of a castle, a monastery and a farming estate, established in the 15th century, some 6 km from Alling Abbey. [4] . The modern town grew around the Drewsen og Sønner paper mill, established in 1844.
Silkeborg, city, eastern Jutland, Denmark, on the Gudenå River and Langsø, a small lake, west of Århus. An episcopal town of some importance in the Middle Ages, its castle became a royal hunting and fishing base after the Reformation. The present city, dating from 1845 (chartered 1900), grew up.
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The collections of recent history describe the castle of Silkeborg, local pottery, glass manufacture of the Renaissance, and the history of Silkeborg, a town founded in the middle of the 19th century.
Explore Silkeborg's history and culture along the water. Let yourself be enchanted by the scenic and idyllic town, offering modern architecture complemented by the historic environment, creating a unique contrast.
Silkeborg is a town in Jutland founded in 1844 around a paper mill (Silkeborg Paprfabrik) at the Gudenå River. The history of the place goes back to the 15th century, when a castle was located at an islet in the lake of Silkeborg.
In Hovedgården, you can immerse yourself in the history of the Silkeborg region from ancient times to the present day, including the history of Silkeborg Castle and the city's emergence in the mid-19th century.
Here are the top 20 places to visit in Silkeborg, Denmark. 1. Silkeborg Museum: This museum is a great place to learn about the history of Silkeborg. It features a wide variety of exhibits, including a Viking exhibit, a textile exhibit, and a collection of Silkeborg’s oldest buildings. 2.
