In the Footsteps of the Past
Local cultural experiences as a lever for more activity in nature
Local culture as motivator
Equipped with ebikes and hiking shoes men both gets activated and cultural experiences in the nature
In the Footsteps of the Past is an cultural initiative made in cooperation between museums, nature agency and the municipality in Silkeborg.
The aim is to motivate more citizens to move and spend time in nature, with cultural history as "the reason to go".
Organizer and partners
Footsteps in the Past is a project organized by the Municipality of Silkeborg in cooperation with Museum Silkeborg and Naturstyrelsen.
The project is sponsored by Nordea Fonden
Would you like to have more information about the initiative - or get in touch with the people behind it?
Write to Outdoor Institute at heiko@outdoorinstitute.dk
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