Ry sits at the heart of the Søhøjlandet — Denmark's Lake Highlands — and the things to do here are mostly outdoors. You come to walk, canoe, or cycle through a landscape of lakes, forests, and gentle hills that Danes are rightfully proud of, even if foreign visitors mostly overlook it. The main natural landmark is Himmelbjerget, one of Denmark's highest points, and the ruins of Øm Abbey add a dose of history to the lakeside scenery.