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Odder - a miniature Denmark! We have rolling hills, a calm seaside, fertile farmland and beautiful heathland.
Here is only a handful suggestions to a wonderful stroll or a challenging hike in Odderarea.
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H. C. Andersen
master of fairytales and a great Dane
On several occasions Hans Christian Andersen visited the Güldencrone family at the Vilhelmsborg Manor south of Århus, and whilst visiting the family he spent some time exploring the area around Odder, as he did, for example in 1853, when Hans Christian Andersen during one of his visits joined the family for an outing. The destination for this outing was the vicarage near the villages of Gosmer and Halling.
Hans Christian Andersen related the following about his visit to the vicarage: "It was indeed a warm, cosy and charming home. Its garden is so tasteful, with canals, wonderful grass plots with pasturing goats, a pretty little grove, a tall tower from where you can look out over the belt. Inside the vicarage house was a fine library, and an ambience of great joy and liveliness."
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The old vicarage subsequently burned down, and a new vicarage has since been built. From behind the vicarage the old church path goes past the viewpoint "Svends Høj", where there used to stand a tower, and on to Gosmer and Halling. There is no access to the vicarage garden, but from the church path there is a good view of much of the old park.
The trail goes on to the town of Hou, which Hans Christian Andersen may also have visited. At the Manor of Gersdorffslund you can see in one of the old trees by the roadside a small arbour. From this vantage point there are breathtaking views of the Kattegat sea. If Hans Christian Andersen visited Gersdorffslund, it is perfectly possible that he also lingered for a while in this unique arbour - however no one can say for sure.
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The hills of Sondrup - Åkjær - Uldrup
This region of alternating, scenic landscape was formed by the combined forces of water and ice during the last ice age. The partially wooded and scrubland covered Uldrup hills, is one of Jutland most attractive eminent landscapes. Looking out over Horsens fjord, there is a lovely view of the islands of Alrø and Vorsø. The area is of great historical interest, as well as being rich in various flora and fauna. The pathways are well signposted.
Gyllingnæs Gylling point (or Gyllingnæs in Danish) lies a few kilometers south of Odder. The outer regions of the headland are owned by Gyllingnæs Estate, but it is permitted to stroll around the shore line, or cycle, or walk along the wooded pathways. A tour around the entire estate takes approx. 3-4 hours. The tidal meadows around Horskærgård are preserved from 1st March until 1st August as the birds require peace during their breeding season.
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