Fårup Lake

A day by the lake with room along the shore

Fårup Lake is one of those places where a family outing can be kept fairly simple: water, boats, a kiosk, and tables and benches close to the lake. At the lake, you can rent rowboats and pedal boats, while private boats are not allowed. That makes the water a more controlled and manageable part of the experience, especially when children are coming out on the lake.

Birds, springs, and clear water

The lake is located near Jelling and gets a large part of its water from springs in and around the lake. This is also where Grejs Stream begins its course toward Vejle Fjord. Along the water, you can often see great crested grebes and shelducks, and with a bit of luck, a kingfisher or an osprey appears over the lake.

The water has a somewhat unusual main character: the zebra mussel. This invasive species can filter large amounts of water and has helped make the lake clearer, but it can also put pressure on other species. Fårup Lake is therefore both pleasant to look at and an example that nature’s improvements are not always entirely simple.

Good to know by the lake

The area around Fårup Lake and Upper Grejs Valley contains short and longer hiking routes in a landscape with steep slopes, streams, and springs. During bathing season, water quality is checked for swimming, and current information may be posted on the notice board at the parking area.