Mariager

Travel Guide

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Cobblestone streets and charmingly askew log cabins harken to the town's fascinating history, while 400 varieties of roses bloom in the Rosenhaven Rose Garden.

There's a lot to experience on a holiday in Mariager, especially if you're a history buff. The cobblestone streets and crooked, windblown houses attest to a storied past, while the dates on the homes (like 1789 and 1838) serve as a constant reminder that Mariager is a town with a long history. The enchanting Mariager Abbey Church towers supreme over the town centre, while the antique Veterantog Train departs from the harbour during the summer months on a gorgeous 20-mile trip to the neighbouring village of Handest and back.

Until 1410, Mariager was just a tiny fishing village, but around the year 1450 the Bridgettine Order established an abbey in the village, which spurred significant growth that led to the town being recognised as a merchant centre by King Christian IV in 1592. The numerous log cabins are remnants of a bygone era, but while the homes may be medieval, the town itself offers plenty of modern conveniences, such as lively, charming cafés and quaint little shops.

If the whole family is in tow, then take a ride on the antique Veterantoget Train or hop on board The Swan - a paddle wheel steamer that's always a favourite with the kiddies. Mariager Fjord is often called the most beautiful fjord in Denmark, and you'll be able to see it from the best vantage point possible – the sea – during a trip on the Swan. You'll sail by picturesque scenery, such as the idyllic fishing village of Stinesminde and the Bramslev Hills, which is home to a 300-hectare protected reserve full of gorgeous walking trails and jaw-dropping landscapes created over a million-years-ago, then reshaped by glaciers during the Ice Age.

Salt has been extracted from the marshes in Mariager and the surrounding area since the Middle Ages. Watch the Master Saltsmith make the wildly popular, most expensive salt in the world using time-tested production methods dating from the Middle Ages. Then swim in a pool that's as briny as the Dead Sea, or enjoy a fascinating virtual salt mine tour at the Mariager Salt Centre right by the harbour in Mariager.

You can get to Mariager by flying into either Aalborg or Arhus and hiring a rental car for the hour-long drive to Mariager. Or if you prefer the scenic route, you can take the train to Hobro, followed by a bus to Mariager.

Mariager offers lots of activities for the entire family – you’ll be sure to return home with plenty of great experiences to cherish!

Hotel Postgaarden Mariager

Hotel Postgaarden Mariager

3 out of 5
6 Torvet, Mariager
The price is P8,216 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
P8,216
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8.6/10 Excellent! (222 reviews)
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"Nice, cosy hotel in an ancient, but very nice building situated in the very center of Mariager. Nice and very friendly service."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

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Comwell Rebild Bakker

Comwell Rebild Bakker

4.5 out of 5
Rebildvej 36, Skorping
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The price is P4,990 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P4,990
P6,238 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Skorping. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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Hotel Randers

4 out of 5
Torvegade 11, Randers
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Randers. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Niels Ebbesen and Sct. Mortens ...
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Reviewed on Jun 4, 2025

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Davaas Mini Hotel

Davaas Mini Hotel

3 out of 5
Dronningensgade 6, Randers, jylland
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Home
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Huset ved springvandet

Huset ved springvandet

3.5 out of 5
11A Møllestræde, Randers
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Randers. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kapel Til Nutiden Byport 3 and ...
Huset ved springvandet
Bramslev Bakker Naturhotel

Bramslev Bakker Naturhotel

2 out of 5
5 Bramslev Bakker, Hobro
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9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Bramslev Bakker Naturhotel
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