Discover Vrads: Heathland, the Hærvejen and the Heritage Railway

Vrads combines an exceptional heathland landscape with railway history, regional cuisine and special paths through the countryside. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Vrads can easily tailor their choice of travel style to the experiences available locally: nature, historic sites, a ride on the heritage railway or a visit to a small distillery each offer a different focus.

Vrads Sande and the Hærvejen stage

Vrads Sande is particularly characteristic of the area. The heathland covers 146 hectares and was shaped by centuries of drifting sand. Due to its unique beauty and historical significance, it has been protected since 1968. The Hærvejen stage from Hesselhus Camping to Vrads runs across Vrads Sande. This means the landscape can also be experienced as part of a larger travel itinerary, without having to focus your stay exclusively on a single experience.

Another way to discover Vrads and its history is by taking the heritage railway. Vrads Station is the terminus of a 5 km railway line that operates between Bryrup and Vrads during the summer season. The preserved old Vrads Station now houses a restaurant and displays historical photographs from the heyday of the railway. Next to the station is a basic campsite with tables, benches, a fire pit and shelters for up to 30 people. This combination of railway, station and landscape gives the place a distinct historical character.

Historic sites and local experiences

Vrads Church is also part of the area's history. It was built around the year 1200 and offers another point of interest for anyone who wants to discover not only the landscape while travelling, but also older buildings and regional history. For planning your day, it can provide a quieter cultural element alongside a hike or a trip on the railway.

Vrads Distillery adds its own culinary touch. This still-small, family-run distillery produces its gin exclusively from organic raw materials. It also offers tours and gin tastings, which can be booked via the distillery's website. Anyone who appreciates regional products and insights into traditional craftsmanship will find this a complement to Vrads' natural and historical experiences.

At the Vrads Sande Meditation Centre, local residents meet for group meditation sessions and other activities. In addition, the Vrads Hiking Group organises a three-hour hike approximately once a month on a Saturday or Sunday, from 1 pm to 4 pm. The approximate frequency and fixed time frame should be taken into account when planning your visit. Depending on your interests, you can thus plan a more active day, an excursion with a historical focus or a quieter activity.

Which type of stay suits you?

When choosing accommodation in Vrads, the key factor is which of these aspects of the area you want to shape your holiday. The heathland and the Hærvejen stage are ideal for an itinerary focused on nature. The heritage railway, the old station and the church offer different points of interest, while the distillery and meditation centre add culinary enjoyment or shared activities to your stay.

For further travel planning, you can also discover Gjern Municipality, Store Bredlund, Kongensbro, Svostrup, Kjellerup, Them Municipality, Guldforhoved and Bryrup.

For the overarching travel overview: Silkeborg Municipality.