Discover Lystrup: Forest, History and Activities

Lystrup can be explored through its natural surroundings, local history and range of activities. Lystrup Sønderskov is centrally located in the town and combines travel planning with a green side to your stay. There is also a local-history walk, distinctive church architecture and facilities at the Momentet Lystrup Svømme- og Aktivitetscenter. When choosing a holiday apartment in Lystrup, you can therefore take your preferred holiday focus into account when planning each day: walks, cultural history or community activities can be given different levels of emphasis.

Forest and paths in the heart of Lystrup

Lystrup Sønderskov is an old deciduous forest centrally located in Lystrup. Numerous paths invite you to go for walks there. The forest is also designated as an off-leash dog forest. Dogs may be walked without a lead provided they remain fully under control. This makes Sønderskov a clear option for travellers who want to spend time in nature during their stay or are travelling with a dog.

Another way to get to know Lystrup on foot and from a historical perspective is the 2.7-kilometre local-history walk through the historic railway town. Its set length helps with day planning without implying a specific walking time. The walk offers a different focus from the deciduous forest: here, the development of the town takes centre stage.

Church, views and local history

Lystrup Kirke is a modern interpretation of a Danish medieval church. Its recognisable features include whitewashed walls, a red tiled roof, diagonal lines and modern church art. The church stands on elevated, hilly ground overlooking Aarhus Bay. A visit is possible by arrangement with the church office. Anyone wishing to include this place in their plans should therefore arrange the visit before arriving.

Lystrup's history has also been shaped by change. The former cooperative dairy opened in 1889. Lystruplund was relocated in 1877 because of the railway. In addition, G.A.L. Thorsen received permission in 1954 to build a factory in Lystrup-Elsted. These individual milestones make the local-history walk and the town's history a meaningful complement to a nature-focused day.

Activities for different types of holiday days

Momentet Lystrup Svømme- og Aktivitetscenter has a warm-water pool and a 25-metre pool. Outside the centre, the activity and community area can be used free of charge; it is open to everyone. Alongside forest paths and historical topics, this provides opportunities for a day focused on water-based and community activities. When choosing your accommodation, you can consider whether you would rather focus on the peaceful surroundings of the forest, cultural discoveries or changing activities.

Travel information

For planning your journey, it is also relevant that the two lines of the Aarhus Light Rail cross in Lystrup. This means that getting your bearings locally can be incorporated into your travel planning at an early stage. More local pages to help with your selection: Trige, Risskov, Aarhus, Skødstrup, Holme-Højbjerg-Skåde, Solbjerg, Egå and Tranbjerg.

To the higher-level travel overview: Aarhus Municipality.