Discover art, culture and beautiful coastal scenery in Skive, a lively city perched on the Salling Peninsula. Admire New Realism masterpieces at a top-tier art museum, visit one of the oldest castles in Denmark and explore a network of limestone caves.
Things to do in Skive
See Danish art from the 19th century onwards at Skive Kunstmuseum. The museum is housed in an architect-designed building and spotlights movements like New Realism and Expressionism. Browse homewares, jewellery and accessories by contemporary Danish designers in the stylish museum gift shop.
Descend into the Mønsted Kalkgruber Caves and explore one of the largest limestone mines in the world. Maintained by a local nature conservation group, the caves are home to thousands of bats. Four kilometres of subterranean paths and boardwalks take you into cathedral-like caverns and past shimmering underground lakes. Aboveground, you can tour the historic lime-processing factory and learn more about the history of the mines.
An enormous moat encircles Spøttrup Castle. Built in the 1500s, the castle combines elements of Gothic and Romanesque architecture. Stroll around the Renaissance-inspired grounds and don’t miss the bountiful herb garden filled with more than 200 species of edible plants. The castle moonlights as an atmospheric venue for markets, festivals, historical reenactments and other family-friendly events. Ghost tours bring the castle’s grisly history to life.
Rent a kayak and paddle around the glacier-carved Skive Fjord. Set your alarm early for a morning paddle or enjoy spectacular sunsets from the water. Specialty tour operators offer excursions in transparent kayaks. Glass bottoms offer a fascinating window into the underwater ecosystem.
Getting around Skive
Skive is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The town is 1.5 hours from Aarhus by car or train. Rental cars offer the freedom to visit Skive and explore the Salling Peninsula at your own pace. Aarhus Airport is a 1.5-hour drive away.