The area is characterized by the Gudenå river and its lakes which are popular destinations for local fishermen and tourists.

Vestbirk is located 8 km southwest of one of Denmark's highest points, Yding Skovhøj which has an elevation of 172.54 meters.

The landscape bears clear signs of the ice age with large meadows formed by glacial meltwater.

Today, the power plant operates as a working museum and generates 2 GWh annually.

A nature trail between Horsens and Silkeborg was built over the old railbed with over 60 kilometers of walking, cycling, and riding paths.