Nice to know - Hjejleselskabet

Nice to know, before you go

Do I need to make a reservation? How can I pay? What about handicap accessibility?

You may have a number of questions regarding your excursion, so, we’ve gathered the most common questions and their answers here. If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to get in touch at +45 8682 0766, we’re more than happy to help you get the most out of your time aboard our boats.

Is it necessary to buy tickets beforehand?

Yes. You can either buy tickets online or contact us to make a reservation.

Can I reserve certain seats aboard the boat?

No. As per our longstanding tradition, we operate a “first come, first serve” policy, so the sooner you book your tickets, the better are your chances of getting the seats you want.

When do I have to show up?

If you have already bought your tickets, or have made a reservation, you must be at the quayside 15 minutes before departure, otherwise we cannot guarantee that the crew will let you board the boat. If you have neither of these, we recommend that you show up and get in line at least 30 minutes before departure. That way, once all the ticketholders and reservations have been called aboard, you will be at the front of the line when the crew calls all others aboard.

Which payment methods can I use?

We accept most credit and debit cards, as well as cash and MobilePay. If you are a large group and have made a prior arrangement with us, we can send you an invoice. You pay for your tickets aboard the boat, not in our office.

How long does a trip to Himmelbjerget take?

A trip from Silkeborg to Himmelbjerget takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. The boat waits at Himmelbjerget for about 30 minutes and sails back to Silkeborg. The trip takes a minimum of 3 hours round trip. If you would like to enjoy some time at Himmelbjerget you have the option to take a later boat return.

May I bring my own food and drink aboard the boat?

Yes, you are more than welcome to bring your own refreshments along on the cruise. Otherwise, we sell a wide variety of hot and cold beverages aboard our boats.”

What can I buy aboard?

We sell a variety of hot and cold beverages, including tea, coffee, soda, and beer. Our craft beer, the Hjejle beer is made just for us by a local brewery and is especially popular.

Do you offer a group discount?

Yes, we offer a 10% discount for groups of 15 or more persons who pay together.

Are the boats handicap accessible?

Mågen is the only boat with handicap accessibility. She has a wheelchair-friendly ramp to get aboard, and offers wide walkways, a wheelchair lift and handicap toilet. However, she does not sail every day, so if you have special needs and thus require these facilities, you should contact us to find out when she sails. Our other vessels do not offer the same degree of accessibility.

Are there life vests aboard?

Of course! Safety is very important to us, and we always carry life vests for all of our passengers aboard. We have life vests for both adults and children. If you wish to wear a life vest during the cruise, just contact the crew, and they will be happy to help.

Do the boats have heating?

Yes, all our vessels, except Hjejlen, have heating aboard. However, it may still be a good idea to bring a sweater, as the Danish weather can be rather unpredictable. Additionally, Turisten is difficult to heat up, so if you are sailing with her on a chilly day or an evening cruise, it is advisable to bring a warm sweater.

Are there toilets aboard the boats?

Yes, there are toilets aboard all of our vessels, however, on the small boats, the toilet is not very big. Hejren has two toilets. Likewise, Mågen has two toilets and a handicap toilet. Finally, Hjejlen has the original toilet from 1861.

May I bring my dog along?

Yes, we love dogs! But make sure your four-legged friend is on a leash.

Can I bring a stroller aboard?

Yes, you may take a pram or stroller along, however it must be folded before embarkation. Please note that due to space restrictions, we cannot bring strollers, prams etc. along on our nonstop cruises. However, we are happy to keep an eye on them in our office in Silkeborg, space permitting.

Where can I park?

Silkeborg: We cast off from Sejsvej 2, 8600 Silkeborg. Here, there are several parking options: 1) Free, time-unlimited parking may be found along Sejsvej and Iskælderdalen. 2) Free, time-limited parking (4 hrs.) can be found on Åhavevej. 3) Paid, time-unlimited parking can be found at Søtorvet. Ry: We cast off from Skimminghøj 2, 8680 Ry. Here you can use the parking lot at the harbor, free, time-unlimited parking. Himmelbjerget: We cast off from Julsøvej 14, 8680 Ry. There is a paid, time-unlimited parking lot on the top of Himmelbjerget, from here it takes about 20 minutes to walk to the bottom of the mountain, to our quay. Laven: We cast off from Himmelbjergvej 106R, 8600 Silkeborg. Here you can park at Laven Station, on Slangebakken.

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Transportation and Parking

Regardless of whether you arrive by car, tour bus or auto camper, there are several parking possibilities.

Silkeborg

We cast off from Sejsvej 2, 8600 Silkeborg.

Here, there are several parking options:

Free, time-unlimited parking may be found along Sejsvej and Iskælderdalen
Free, time-limited parking (4 hrs.) can be found on Åhavevej
Paid, time-unlimited parking can be found at Søtorvet

Consider using Parkopedia, a free parking app that guides you to available parking lots.

Busses and auto campers should use Iskælderdalen, as they have parking spots specifically for these vehicles.

Ry

We cast off from Skimminghøj 2, 8680 Ry.

Here you can use the parking spaces right by the harbor. If these are occupied, you can use Kvickly’s parking lot. Both are free, time-unlimited parking.

Himmelbjerget

We cast off from Julsøvej 14, 8680 Ry.

There is a paid, time-unlimited parking lot on the top of Himmelbjerget, from here it takes about 20 minutes to walk to the bottom of the mountain, to our quay.

For more information, see the Nature Agency’s website