Auning: Cycle Path, Manor House and Nature

A cycle path, a manor house, a medieval church and a protected natural area give Auning a diverse profile. Banestien connects Allingåbro and Auning, while Gammel Estrup, Auning Church, MADENS HUS, Porsbakkerne and other specific local destinations appeal to different interests.

Banestien and historical traces

Banestien connects Allingåbro and Auning. Along Banestien are three burial mounds registered as ancient monuments. This means that the route involves not only movement between two places, but also a clear connection to the older history of the landscape. Those exploring Auning by bicycle will find a historical accent along this route that differs from the town's later architectural and museum-related themes.

Gammel Estrup and Auning Church

Gammel Estrup is one of Denmark's best-preserved Renaissance manor houses. The historic interiors show how the ruling family and servants lived over a period of 400 years. This directs attention not only to the architecture of the manor house, but also to the different worlds of life connected with the estate.

In addition, Auning Church leads into a different historical era. The old medieval church is located in the northern part of the town. Its oldest section dates from the 12th century and is a Romanesque church interior. Auning Church was also the estate church of the owners of Gammel Estrup for more than 400 years.

Cooking at MADENS HUS

MADENS HUS offers culinary experiences for families, groups and companies throughout the year. Participants can cook there in four authentic historic kitchens.

Companies, associations and other larger groups can book cooking classes in the historic kitchens at MADENS HUS.

Nature, museum and local details

Porsbakkerne is a protected natural area covering 10 hectares. The size and protection status define the landscape character of this area, while Banestien offers a different way of experiencing the locality, with its cycle path and ancient monuments.

The Green Museum also broadens the range of experiences. Visitors can experience hunting, forestry, agriculture and food in a single museum. For groups, the museum offers several options for guided tours and educational activities. These themes lead from the history of individual buildings and churches to broader questions about how we engage with landscapes, work and food.

Other specific facilities add to the character of the town. Auning Swimming Pool has lifts in the changing rooms as well as at the teaching pool and the warm-water pool. Auning Bypark has three tiled starting markers. Together with the cycle path, natural area, museums and historic buildings, this does not create a single unified programme, but rather a selection of different local destinations that reveal the interests available for a stay in Auning.

If you would like to compare Auning with other entries in this selection of destinations, you can also visit Store Sjørup Store Sjørup, Trustrup Trustrup, Bønnerup Strand Bønnerup Strand, Anholt Anholt, Nimtofte Nimtofte, Ørsted Ørsted, Lyngby Lyngby and Fjellerup Fjellerup.

For the overarching travel overview: Norddjurs Municipality.