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Nordic species are top of the food chain here, where the biggest attraction is the impress-
ive polar-bear facility. Other star performers: brown bears, moose, musk ox and wolves.
Fallow deer, reindeer and goats can be fed by hand. To reach the park, follow the signs
from Kolind or from Rte 15, 2km north of Tirstrup. Bus 120 runs between Aarhus and
Grenaa and stops near the park.
THE LAKE DISTRICT
One of Jutland's most prized areas is the Lake District (Søhøjlandet), gently dazzling with
hills, forests and lakes not found elsewhere in Denmark. This region is home to Denmark's
longest river (the Gudenå, 160km long), Jutland's biggest lake (Mossø) and Denmark's
highest point, Møllehøj (a smidge under 171m, bless its cotton socks). It's unlikely to in-
duce nosebleeds, but its a delightful area for rambling and enjoying the superbly pretty
scenery.
Silkeborg
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In a flat country, the modern town of Silkeborg is something of a black sheep, surrounded
as it is by hills, sitting on an expansive lake and spaciously laid out. Modern-art lovers and
history boffins will find cause to stop here, but nature lovers have the most to celebrate.
It's Silkeborg's surrounding landscapes that draw tourists - not thrill-seekers but rather
families and outdoorsy folk drawn to the lush forests and waterways that are perfect for
cycling, rambling and, especially, canoeing.
