Hjejlen

“Hi again! It’s Wilma here!

This time, my humans took me aboard one of the famous Hjejlen boats to explore the beautiful lakes around Silkeborg. The views were incredible, with peaceful forests, sparkling water and lots of birds to keep an eye on.

I have a little confession… This was my very first boat trip. At first, I wasn’t quite sure what was happening. The ground was moving… but I wasn’t! I looked at my humans as if to ask, “Are we floating? Is this supposed to happen?”

Luckily, I soon found the perfect little hiding spot under one of the benches. From there I could watch everyone while feeling nice and safe. After a while I realised boats aren’t scary at all... they’re actually quite relaxing!

If your dog is trying a boat for the first time too, I’d recommend bringing a few favourite treats. They certainly helped me feel brave, and before long I was happily enjoying the ride.

We stopped at a lovely lakeside campsite for lunch, where dogs were made to feel very welcome. There were water bowls waiting for thirsty pups…

…and even dog ice cream! You can probably guess what my favourite part of the day was.

There were plenty of shady trees where we could relax before hopping back on the boat for the journey home. Looking back, I think this adventure taught me something important. Sometimes the things that seem a little scary at first turn out to be lots of fun.

So if you love peaceful nature, beautiful lakes and sharing new adventures with your best humans, I’d definitely wag my tail and recommend a trip on the Hjejlen.”