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The taste of Søhøjlandet

Skanderborg offers a wide range of culinary experiences where local ingredients, passion, and craftsmanship meet. Whether you prefer beer, wine, sweet treats, or Nordic specialties, you are sure to find a place to suit your taste. Here is a selection of places you shouldn’t miss.

Gastronomic Institute
If you are looking for a gourmet experience, the Gastronomic Institute is the place.

The restaurant is located at Knudhule Badehotel – winner of Denmark's best spa hotel in 2024.

Here, Danish and French culinary art are combined with two simple basic rules:

  1. The food must taste like what it's made of.
  2. The ingredients should be in season.

The place is also known for having one of Jutland's best wine lists.

Klosterbryggeriet
Here, tradition and taste come together. The brewery produces beers inspired by history, monastery traditions, and modern flavors.

Try their signature beer made with local ingredients or other refreshing drinks such as juice, cider, or Italian sodas.

Chokolade-Fabrikken
Taste Skanderborg with handmade chocolate from Chokolade-Fabrikken, where sweet temptations are crafted with great care.

Here, you can find everything from classic filled chocolates to modern flavor combinations.

HM Bakery
Known for its delicious cakes and fresh bread, baked with love and local ingredients. This cozy bakery is the perfect spot for a relaxing coffee break, where you can enjoy one of their homemade specialties.

Justenborg Wine
At both the vineyard and the farm shop, you get a unique opportunity to taste locally produced wines that reflect the area's character and climate.

Justenborg's vineyards are located on a south-facing slope between Skanderborg Lake and Mossø. Justenborg welcomes visitors for wine tastings, guided tours, and learning about the processes behind production.

Nordisk Kombucha
Thirsty for Nordic nature in a bottle? In Laven near Ry, you will find Nordic Kombucha, offering organic, fermented tea brewed with herbs, berries, and flowers from the Nordic region. With its refreshing taste and natural ingredients, it’s a delicious energy booster on your route.

Honey from Ejer Bavnehøj
Here you can taste a local delicacy that captures the essence of the surrounding nature.

Ejer Bavnehøj Beekeeping offers flavorful honey from bees that live in the nature-rich environment around Ejer Bjerge. With about 250 bee colonies, honey of high quality is guaranteed.

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