Them Church

Them Church is a village church in the southern part of Silkeborg, a short detour from the Margueritruten in East Jutland. The oldest sections, the chancel and nave, date from around 1200, giving the building a clear medieval core. Later periods added a porch, tower and aisle, and the interior has been altered over time. From the outside you can clearly see the mixture of building stages, while the inside reflects more recent decoration. It is a straightforward, local church, best appreciated as a brief, focused stop rather than a long visit.

Visit Them Church to see a rural Danish church where a medieval core sits alongside later extensions and reworked interiors. It suits travellers interested in how village churches have evolved over centuries. As it is close to other small attractions near Silkeborg, it works well as part of a short loop rather than as a destination in its own right.

Worth a short stop if you are interested in medieval village churches and are already exploring the Them area.

Planning your visit

How long to stay

15–30 minutes.

Best time to visit

Daytime hours, when there is enough light to appreciate the exterior and, when accessible, the interior spaces.

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

• Them Fortidssamling

  Museum · 40 m

• Them near Silkeborg

  Attraction · 321 m

• Labyrinthia - Fun, Play and Learning

  Amusement park · 2.0 km

• Silkeborg Eagle Reserve, Raptor Show and Bison Farm

  Zoo · 3.4 km

• 

  Virklund Church

  Church · 3.9 km

• Høgdal - a cultural and historical visitor centre near Silkeborg

  Amusement park · 4.3 km

Frequently asked

Where is Them Church in relation to Silkeborg and the Margueritruten?

Them Church stands in the southern part of Silkeborg, in the village of Them. It lies a short distance from the Margueritruten, so you will need a brief detour off the signed route. The setting is clearly rural, and it works well as a stop while driving through the Silkeborg area rather than as a separate, long excursion.

What is special about the history and architecture of Them Church?

The most distinctive aspect of Them Church is its age. The chancel and nave were built around 1200, so the core of the building is medieval. Later on, a porch, tower and aisle were added, and the interior and decor were changed. This layered structure lets you see how a village church has been altered and extended over many generations.

How long should I plan to spend at Them Church?

Them Church is best treated as a short stop. Many visitors will find that 15–30 minutes is enough time to walk around the exterior, step inside if it is accessible, and notice the contrast between the medieval chancel and nave and the later additions. It fits neatly into a wider day of driving or visiting other nearby sights.

Can I combine a visit to Them Church with other nearby attractions?

Yes. Them Church is close to other small-scale sights around Them. You can easily pair a brief visit to the church with Them Fortidssamling, which focuses on local history, or with a look around Them near Silkeborg before continuing your drive on the Margueritruten through East Jutland.

Is Them Church suitable for a quick photo stop from the Margueritruten?

Them Church works well as a quick diversion if you are interested in older buildings. The medieval core, with later porch, tower and aisle, offers clear exterior features to photograph. Because the church is close to the route and does not demand a long visit, it suits travellers looking to break up the drive with a short, quiet pause.

What can I expect from the interior of Them Church?

The interior of Them Church has been altered over time, so it does not appear as a pure medieval space. The decor and fittings reflect later changes, set within the older chancel and nave. If you can enter, you can look for how the proportions of the original structure differ from the areas linked to the later aisle and tower.

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