Things to do in Silkeborg in December

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Overview

December is a good time to visit Silkeborg. The weather is usually really cold and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 33—40°F (1—4°C).

Silkeborg has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your December trip to Silkeborg. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to December. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Silkeborg in December. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout December, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Silkeborg in December

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Holidays in Silkeborg in December
December
  • Christmas Eve (December 24)
  • Christmas Eve (December 24)
  • Christmas Day (December 2526)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31)
Other notable holidays
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Weather in Silkeborg in December

Temperatures on an average day in Silkeborg in December

The average temperature in Silkeborg in December for a typical day ranges from a high of 40°F (4°C) to a low of 33°F (1°C). Some would describe it as really cold and breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Silkeborg, July, has days with highs of 69°F (21°C) and lows of 54°F (12°C). The coldest month, February has days with highs of 37°F (3°C) and lows of 29°F (-2°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Silkeborg in December based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in December
40°F
highs
33°F
lows

General weather summary

Really cold and breezy
Feels like
41%
Chance of rain
0.103 in
Amount
20.5 mph
Wind speed
97%
Humidity
7.1 hrs
Daylight length
8:44 AM
Sunrise
3:47 PM
Sunset
25%
Cloud cover
Jacket
What to wear
What to wear in December
With an average high of 40°F (4°C) and a low of 33°F (1°C), it generally feels really cold and breezy. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something warm like a jacket and remember to bring an umbrella
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Best attractions for Silkeborg in December

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Silkeborg has to offer for travelers in December, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Silkeborg that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Silkeborg for December.
AQUA Aquarium & Wildlife Park
1. AQUA Aquarium & Wildlife Park
4.3
(2790)
Zoo
Nature & Parks
Interactive aquarium recreating Danish habitats, a park with native animals & nature exhibitions.
Museum Jorn, Silkeborg
2. Museum Jorn, Silkeborg
4.3
(1064)
Art museum
Museums
Collection focused on Danish artist Asger Jorn, with changing exhibitions of global modern art.
Museum Silkeborg, Hovedgården
3. Museum Silkeborg, Hovedgården
4.3
(572)
History museum
Museums
Labyrinthia
4. Labyrinthia
4.1
(721)
Theme park
Water & Amusement Parks
Silkeborg Rovfugleshow
5. Silkeborg Rovfugleshow
4.8
(1087)
Nature preserve
Outdoor Activities
Resturant indelukket
6. Resturant indelukket
4.2
(600)
Restaurant
Nature & Parks
Art Center
7. Art Center
4.4
(992)
Art center
Museums
Arts center in former health resort, with modern Danish & international art, plus a sculpture park.
Silkeborg Library
8. Silkeborg Library
4.6
(121)
Library
Museum Silkeborg, Papirmuseet
9. Museum Silkeborg, Papirmuseet
4.5
(207)
Museum
Specialty Museums
Jutland's Automobile Museum
10. Jutland's Automobile Museum
4.5
(249)
History museum
Museums
Veteranbanen Bryrup-Vrads
11. Veteranbanen Bryrup-Vrads
4.5
(476)
Rail museum
Museums
Silkeborg Kirke - åben alle dage fra 08.00-18.00 - Silkeborg Kirkekontor - åben 9.30-13.00 på hverdage
12. Silkeborg Kirke - åben alle dage fra 08.00-18.00 - Silkeborg Kirkekontor - åben 9.30-13.00 på hverdage
4.6
(96)
Lutheran church
Sights & Landmarks
The Glass Workshop w/Mikkel Hildebrand Yerst
13. The Glass Workshop w/Mikkel Hildebrand Yerst
4.6
(11)
Glass manufacturer
Museums
Silkeborg Bunkermuseum
14. Silkeborg Bunkermuseum
4.3
(141)
History museum
Museums
Gallery Habsø A / S
15. Gallery Habsø A / S
4.4
(187)
Art center
Museums
JYSK Park
16. JYSK Park
4.3
(914)
Stadium
Sights & Landmarks

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