5 kmGuldsmedesøen in Ølgod
Town-near lake with calm, water and a short family outing like Brinkerne
Brinkerne lies as a small green oasis by Strellev, where the visit to the area especially begins with the short walk along the stream toward the lake. It is not a place with grand gestures, but an informal village setting with paths, water and places to stop along the way.
For families with children, the practical side is part of the appeal: There are both swings and small playhouses, and the area is arranged for breaks with tables, benches and the possibility of sitting with a view over the place. This makes Brinkerne well suited for a short outing, where the children can switch between the path, the water’s edge and play.
Brinkerne is also a local meeting place. Strellev Parish Association holds path days, where residents meet to get the paths ready, and the area is used for Midsummer’s Eve with bonfire, communal singing and barbecue. That fits very well with the town’s own phrase about mutual help and mutual joy: Brinkerne is not polished nature, but a place that is used and maintained.
