Ringkøbing Fjord

of shopping. East of the town is Jyllands Park zoo, where
over 500 exotic animals live together in the middle of the
Jutland heath. It’s a perfect place for the whole family, with
an opportunity to see the many animals, but also to enjoy
the playgrounds, pony riding, sailing in small boats and
other amusements.
There are still reminders of the golden age of rail, and in
particular, the cycle trolleys on the disused railway line are
an asset. The cycle trolleys are at the old Herborg station,
and the grocer in Astrup can rent the trolleys and provide a
picnic basket for a trip where you can progress under your
own steam to enjoy a delightful day out in nature. Momhøje
nature centre also offers shelters, a place to pitch a
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tent, a mountain bike track and barbecues. The plantation
is on an old brown coal field and therefore very hilly, highly
varied and entirely atypical compared to the rest of the
scenery in the municipality – the perfect place for a hike or
a run on a mountain bike. Momhøje is Ringkøbing-Skjern
municipality’s highest point at 95 metres (312 feet) above
sea level.