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An open-air museum recreating Danish urban life from the 16th century to the 1970s with 75 historic buildings moved from across Denmark.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Central Jutland, Denmark · Europe
Virklund sits on the route: 10 minutes from Silkeborg, 43km from Jelling Stones & Viking Monuments.
Virklund is a town located in Central Jutland, Denmark. With a population of 3,113, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Virklund sits in Denmark, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Virklund to your route.
Virklund is a town in Denmark, located about 5 km (3.1 mi) south of Silkeborg, to which it functions as a satellite city. It has a population of 3,932 (1 January 2026). Virklund is located in Silkeborg Municipality and therefore is part of the Central Denmark Region.
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Virklund is located in Central Jutland, Denmark, Europe. The coordinates are 56.1322 latitude, 9.5558 longitude.
Virklund has a population of approximately 3,113 people, making it a town in Denmark.
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museum
An open-air museum recreating Danish urban life from the 16th century to the 1970s with 75 historic buildings moved from across Denmark.
40 km · about 45 min drive
ancient ruins
Denmark's 'birth certificate': UNESCO-listed runic stones raised by Viking kings Gorm and Harald Bluetooth alongside massive burial mounds.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
An undulating five-tower residential building on Vejle Fjord, one of Denmark's most striking pieces of contemporary architecture.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
The original Legoland theme park with over 65 million Lego bricks creating miniature landmarks, rides, and attractions in LEGO's hometown.
52 km · about 60 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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