Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights
Gammel Estrup
MUSEUM
(
www.gammelestrup.dk
; Randersvej 2, Auning; manor & museums adult/child Dkr95/free;
10am-5pm daily mid-Apr-mid-Oct, 10am-3pm or 4pm Tue-Sun rest of yr, closed Jan)
On the outskirts of Auning, 33km west of Grenaa, lies this grand manor house, home to
two museums, splendid gardens and an aura of Danish gentility.
The moat-encircled manor that is home to
Herregårdsmuseet
(the Manor Museum) has
been preserved and presented in much the same way as it was in the 17th century, with an-
tique furniture, elaborate tapestries, historic portraits and glorious views.
Unless you're a farmer, the
Dansk Landbrugsmuseum
(Danish Agricultural Museum;
www.gl-estrup.dk
) may hold less appeal, but its high-quality exhibits tell the story of Dan-
ish farming, food and food culture.
To get here, take bus 212 or 214 from Randers. If you're driving, take Rte 16 between
Grenaa and Randers.
Djurs Sommerland
AMUSEMENT PARK
(
www.djurssommerland.dk
;
Randersvej 17, Nimtofte; admission Dkr235-255;
from 10am daily mid-
Jun-mid-Aug, also open select days in May, Sep & Oct; )
One of Djursland's biggest drawcards is this much-hyped amusement park with arguably
the best outdoor rides in Jutland (more than 60, including Denmark's longest roller coast-
er), plus a waterpark, with pools and waterslides for all ages.
Everyone over the age of three pays the entrance fee; once this is paid, you're free to
play to your heart's content. Closing hours vary (from 5pm to 9pm); check the website to
confirm opening days and hours.
The park lies 20km west of Grenaa in Nimtofte. Plenty of bus options will get you there
- from Aarhus, bus 400 runs directly to the park during the summer peak.
Skandinavisk Dyrepark
ZOO
(
www.skandinaviskdyrepark.dk
; Nødagervej 67B, Nødagervej; adult/child Dkr175/95;
from 10am
mid-Apr-mid-Oct;
)
