--- title: "Welcome to Silkeborg" description: "Welcome to Silkeborg Municipality" date: "2025-08-22" created: "2025-08-21" --- [Hjem](https://silkeborg.dk/) [Kommunen](https://silkeborg.dk/kommunen) [Welcome to Silkeborg](https://silkeborg.dk/kommunen/welcome-to-silkeborg) # Welcome to Silkeborg Welcome to Silkeborg Municipality. Here you will find information and guidance for citizens, businesses and tourists. ## Choose the category that best suits your needs Practical information for everyday life in Silkeborg Municipality On Silkeborg.dk you will have access to practical information about life, work, schools, childcare institutions, healthcare system and society in Silkeborg Municipality. Our website is only available in Danish. If you need it in English, you can adjust your Google Chrome settings to your preferred language, and it will help translate our web pages for you. Be aware that most Google services require the use of cookies. ## Learn more about - [Practical matters and self-service](https://silkeborg.dk/MOLIRIPAGE/dbb03576-5a0b-490a-bc5c-b937cb47d792 "Practical matters and self-service") - [Schools](https://silkeborg.dk/MOLIRIPAGE/b971a500-98cf-49f4-96a1-0fdfae01d123 "Schools") - [Childcare](https://silkeborg.dk/MOLIRIPAGE/db81df9d-08b1-4204-9d64-89d5663c33c2 "Childcare") - [Healthcare](https://silkeborg.dk/MOLIRIPAGE/931a1153-384e-41c5-a32a-2b27f0c50ab7 "Healthcare") - [Outdoor Capital](https://silkeborg.dk/MOLIRIPAGE/c9fd1096-00ad-4def-9801-3bee30a9682b "Outdoor Capital") ## Newcomer If you are considering a move to Silkeborg Municipality, feel free to contact our Newcomer Service with any questions. Thank you. [Contact Newcomer Service by email](mailto:maria.nielsen@silkeborg.dk "Contact Newcomer Service by email") ## More information ### FAQ about Silkeborg Municipality - **Size:** Denmark’s 8th largest municipality – projected to become the 6th largest by 2034 - **Population:** 101,574 as of January 1st, 2025 - **Strategic location:** Excellent infrastructure with direct access to the highway network — just 20 minutes from Aarhus — and close to two international airports - [**Tourism:** Member of VisitAarhus, the official tourism organization for the Aarhus Region](https://www.visitaarhus.com/areas-and-cities/lake-district/silkeborg) - [**Business:** Part of Business Region Aarhus — Denmark’s largest growth area outside the capital, Copenhagen](https://businessregionaarhus.dk/) - [**Education:** Located near Aarhus University, ranked among the top 25 universities in the EU](https://international.au.dk/about/profile/rankings) - **Nature & lifestyle:** Surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills, and scenic lakes — proudly known as Denmark’s Outdoor Capital ### Learn more about Denmark ## Danish Labour Market Authority The Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment (STAR) is responsible for implementing and following up on employment policy in Denmark, including recruitment of necessary foreign labour. [The website of the Danish Labour Market Authority](https://www.star.dk/en/) ## The official Denmark website The website tells you the story about Denmark. It provides information to those planning to visit, invest in, study in or work in Denmark. [The website of Denmark](https://denmark.dk/) ## Jobnet Jobnet is the public jobcentres website for all jobseekers and employers in Denmark. [The website of Jobnet](https://jobnet.dk/ "The website of Jobnet") ## Life in Denmark The website contains the official guide to life in Denmark before moving, when arriving and if leaving – and whether you are here to work or study. It covers topics such as housing and moving, healthcare, rights, leisure and networking – and many more. [The website of Life in Denmark](https://lifeindenmark.borger.dk/) ## New to Denmark Newtodenmark.dk is the Danish Immigration Service and the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration’s official web portal about the rules for entering and residing in Denmark. [The website of New to Denmark](https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB) ## Work in Denmark On the Work in Denmark website you can set up a profile and post your CV so that it is visible to Danish employers in your field. You can also search among the many job listings from employers seeking foreign workers. [The website of Work in Denmark](https://www.workindenmark.dk/) Denne PDF er genereret den 11-04-2026 15.35 Information about the municipality as a business center, including infrastructure, business opportunities, and how to set up a company. Our website is only available in Danish. If you need it in English, you can adjust your Google Chrome settings to your preferred language, and it will help translate our web pages for you. Be aware that most Google services require the use of cookies. ## Learn more about - [Our Business Task Force – Establishment, growth and development](https://silkeborg.dk/MOLIRIPAGE/06b41eb0-48fa-43c3-ae0d-3e40c3c47be7 "Our Business Task Force – Establishment, growth and development") - [Business parks and commercial plots](https://silkeborg.dk/MOLIRIPAGE/f52f7bee-cdc2-404e-8cbe-5efdfa423130 "Business parks and commercial plots") - [Recruitment](https://silkeborg.dk/MOLIRIPAGE/9708cfc2-f413-4feb-8046-77a4ef7694bf "Recruitment") - [Waste Management and Environmental Regulations](http:///MOLIRIPAGE/a31ba7ad-7f82-4fd2-a223-00639a22369e "Waste disposal and environmental laws") ## More information ### FAQ about Silkeborg Municipality - **Size:** Denmark’s 8th largest municipality – projected to become the 6th largest by 2034 - **Population:** 101,574 as of January 1st, 2025 - **Strategic location:** Excellent infrastructure with direct access to the motorway network — just 20 minutes from Aarhus — and close to two international airports - [**Tourism:** Member of VisitAarhus, the official tourism organization for the Aarhus Region](https://www.visitaarhus.com/areas-and-cities/lake-district/silkeborg) - [**Business:** Part of Business Region Aarhus — Denmark’s largest growth area outside the capital, Copenhagen](https://businessregionaarhus.dk/) - [**Education:** Located near Aarhus University, ranked among the top 25 universities in the EU](https://international.au.dk/about/profile/rankings) - **Nature & lifestyle:** Surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills, and scenic lakes — proudly known as Denmark’s Outdoor Capital ### Practical information ## Bank All companies must have a NemKonto. NemKonto is the common public payment system. All payments from the government will be transferred to the company NemKonto. This means that your business must have a NemKonto to receive for example excess VAT and per diem reimbursement. [Read more on the NemKonto website](https://www.nemkonto.dk/en/) ## Digital post On your Digital Post you receive mails from the public authorities. All companies and organizations with a VAT number are not mandatory for Digital Post for businesses. Private limited companies, partnerships, corporations, foundations, associations and foreign companies with a Danish company registration number, sole proprietorships and volunteer associations are covered by Digital Post. The solution means that your company can log on Digital Post both virk.dk and e-boks.dk and thus access all your mails in one place. [Read more about Digital Post on LifeInDenmark.dk](https://lifeindenmark.borger.dk/apps-and-digital-services/digital-post) ## The Danish Labour Market Mode, trade unions and collective agreements The Danish labour market is characterized by the flexicurity model and a high degree of job mobility. The trade unions play a pivotal role in the Danish labour market, and there is a high level of union membership among Danish workers. [Visit LifeInDenmark.dk to read about the Danish Labour Market Mode, trade unions and collective agreements](https://lifeindenmark.borger.dk/working/work-rights/working-conditions/the-danish-labour-market-model) ## Language school – Learn Danish Even though Danes generally speak English well, you may well benefit from learning the Danish language as a resident in Denmark. The municipal council offers Danish classes to adult foreign national living in the municipality, who are registered at the public registration office. The offer is for Danish classes for up to three years from the time, when the participant becomes eligible to start Danish classes - provided, however, that the person continues to have a valid residence permit. [Read more about Danish language training at LifeInDenmark.dk](https://lifeindenmark.borger.dk/leisure-and-networking/danish-language-training) [Meet the local language school UCPlus](https://ucplusdansk.dk/en/language-centres/language-center-silkeborg/) ## MitID Erhverv (MitID Business) MitID is the official digital ID in Denmark. MitID Erhverv is used by business and associations to access digital self-service solutions, for instance to check their Digital Post, report VAT, and more. [Read more about MitID Business](https://www.mitid-erhverv.dk/en "Read more about MitID Business ") ## Rules for establishing a business in Denmark BusinessInDenmark.dk provides a guide to establishing a business in Denmark: From business registration, application for VAT registration, paying TAX, over mandatory self-service to rules for working environment, social security and workers compensation. [Read more at BusinessInDenmark.virk.dk](https://businessindenmark.virk.dk/guidance/services-contact-point/Establish-a-business-in-Denmark/) ## Working environment When establishing a company in Denmark you will have to follow Danish rules on working environment in the workplace. The Danish Working Environment Authority (WEA) is responsible for instance inspecting the working environment in Denmark. [Visit The Danish Working Environment Authority](https://at.dk/en) ### Business, legal environment and regulations ## Business in Denmark Business in Denmark is a public service providing information to foreign service providers from other EU and EEA countries on the relevant rules and registrations in Denmark. [The website of Business in Denmark](https://businessindenmark.virk.dk/) ## Danish Business Authority The Danish Business Authority endeavours to create the best conditions for growth in Europe, and to make it easy and attractive to run a business in Denmark. [The website of Danish Business Authority](https://danishbusinessauthority.dk/) ## Danish Competition and Consumer Authority A government agency under the Danish Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs working for well-functioning markets, growth and comsumer welfare. [The website of Danish Competition and Consumer Authority](https://www.en.kfst.dk/) ## Danish Financial Supervisory Authority The primary tasks of the Danish FSA is supervision of financial undertakings. [The website of the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority](https://www.dfsa.dk/?sc_lang=en) ## Danish Maritime Authority They work to create safety at sea and growth in the maritime industries in Denmark. [The website of the Danish Maritime Authority](https://dma.dk/) ## Danish Patent and Trademark Office The Danish Patent and Trademark Office is part of the Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs (DKPTO). [The website of Danish Patent and Trademark Office](http://www.dkpto.org/) ## Danish Safety Technology Authority They create safety for business and consumers with focus is on the safety technological aspects relevant to fires, accidents and explosions. [The website of Danish Safety Technology Authority](https://www.sik.dk/en "https://www.sik.dk/en") ## Invest in Denmark Invest in Denmark is part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. The organisation is your free and confidential gateway to setting up a business in Denmark – from entry to further expansion. [The website of Invest in Denmark](https://investindk.com/) ## Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs The Ministry of Business and Growth seeks to improve the conditions for growth in Denmark. [The website of the Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs](https://eng.em.dk/) ## Start-up Denmark Startup Denmark is a visa scheme by the Danish Government to allow talented entrepreneurs to grow high-impact startups or branches in Denmark. [The website of Start-up Denmark](https://startupdenmark.info/) ## Virk – Official business self-service (English Version) Virk is an official business internet portal that provides an entrance to the public sector. This English version has a CVR function (Central Business Register), where you can search businesses and find their CVR numbers, addresses, business type, etc. Navigation and headings are in English, but a lot of Danish content will occur. Some functions require that you are logged in using MitID. [The website of Virk (opens in English)](https://datacvr.virk.dk/data/cvr-help) ## Virk – Official business self-service (Danish Version) Virk gives you joint access to all online self-service across the public sector. The page is mainly in Danish. The English version has a CVR function (Central Business Register), where you can search businesses and find their CVR numbers, addresses, business type, etc. [The website of Virk (opens in Danish)](https://virk.dk/) ### Read more about Denmark ## Danish Labour Market Authority The Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment (STAR) is responsible for implementing and following up on employment policy in Denmark, including recruitment of necessary foreign labour. [The website of the Danish Labour Market Authority](https://www.star.dk/en/) ## The official Denmark website The website tells you the story about Denmark. It provides information to those planning to visit, invest in, study in or work in Denmark. [The website of Denmark](https://denmark.dk/) ## Jobnet Jobnet is the public jobcentres website for all jobseekers and employers in Denmark. [The website of Jobnet](https://jobnet.dk/ "The website of Jobnet") ## Life in Denmark The website contains the official guide to life in Denmark before moving, when arriving and if leaving – and whether you are here to work or study. It covers topics such as housing and moving, healthcare, rights, leisure and networking – and many more. [The website of Life in Denmark](https://lifeindenmark.borger.dk/) ## New to Denmark Newtodenmark.dk is the Danish Immigration Service and the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration’s official web portal about the rules for entering and residing in Denmark. [The website of New to Denmark](https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB) ## Work in Denmark On the Work in Denmark website you can set up a profile and post your CV so that it is visible to Danish employers in your field. You can also search among the many job listings from employers seeking foreign workers. [The website of Work in Denmark](https://www.workindenmark.dk/) ## Business Task Force **Head of Development Gregers Pilgaard** Søvej 1, 8600 Silkeborg [Skriv til os](mailto:erhverv@silkeborg.dk) 004520901368 ## Chamber of Commerce Torvet 2a, 1st floor 8600 Silkeborg [Skriv til os](mailto:kontakt@erhvervsilkeborg.dk) 004587204711 Denne PDF er genereret den 11-04-2026 15.35 Welcome to Denmark’s Outdoor Capital. Silkeborg Municipality is simply bursting with amazing adventures for all nature lovers. Its also part of the Danish Lake District, Søhøjlandet, where the forest and water extend into the heart of the town. Have a lovely day of shopping in Silkeborg town centre with charming shops and one of Denmark's greenest pedestrian streets. ## Experience more - [Find you next experience in Silkeborg Municipality](https://www.visitaarhus.com/areas-and-cities/silkeborg "Find you next experience in Silkeborg Municipality") - [Plan your trip to Silkeborg](https://www.visitaarhus.com/areas-and-cities/silkeborg/plan-your-trip "Plan your trip to Silkeborg ") - [Attractions in Silkeborg](https://www.visitaarhus.com/areas-and-cities/silkeborg/see-and-do-silkeborg/attractions "Attractions in Silkeborg") - [Outdoor Activities in the Lake District](https://www.visitaarhus.com/areas-and-cities/silkeborg/outdoor-activities "Outdoor Activities in the Lake District") ## Upcoming events Explore all the upcoming events in Silkeborg Municipality in our event calendar. Our event site is only available in Danish. If you need it in English, you can adjust your Google Chrome settings to your preferred language, and it will help translate our web pages for you. Be aware that most Google services require the use of cookies. [Events in Silkeborg (Det sker i Silkeborg)](https://detskerisilkeborg.dk/det-sker/ "Events in Silkeborg (Det sker i Silkeborg)") Denne PDF er genereret den 11-04-2026 15.35 ## Town Hall and Citizen Services Søvej 1 8600 Silkeborg [Skriv til os](mailto:kommunen@silkeborg.dk) 004589701000