Himmelbjerget

Himmelbjerget ("The Heaven Mountain" or "The Sky Mountain") is a hill located in Ry municipality, Denmark. With a height of 149 meters it is one of the highest points of elevation in Denmark.

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Ry municipality - Denmark

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The high hill is a popular destination for its beautiful nature and magnificent views. One can sail to Himmelbjerget from Ry, or from Silkeborg on the historic steamship Hjejlen ("The Golden Plover").

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Silkeborg - Steamship

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On top of the hill is a 25 meter tall tower that was erected to honor King Frederik VII and his role in giving the Danish people a constitution in 1849. Close to the top are more monuments, most honoring individuals, but also one to commemorate women's right to vote in 1915.

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Frederik VII - Constitution - 1849

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The Hotel Himmelbjerget, formerly Hotel Julsø, is the highest located hotel in Denmark, and displays historic memorabilia from the area. It used to house a museum dedicated to Jodle Birge, Danish country-western entertainer.

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