North Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Aars

Aars is a town in North Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 7,771 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit — 98 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 museums. The must-see places are Års-stenen (1 km), Aars Kirke (1 km) and Borremosefæstningen (5 km).

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Aars, Denmark
Aars, North Denmark Region district, Denmark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Aars at a glance

Location
North Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 7,771
Coordinates
56.8040° N, 9.5144° E
Places within 50 km
149 (36 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Aars

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aars: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Aars, by type

Forts & heritage near Aars

111 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aars. The closest is Års-stenen (1 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Års-stenen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~0 km · Must-see
  • Borremosefæstningen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Nørlund · fort · North Denmark Region · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Kæmpehøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Pisselhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Rønhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~4 km

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Churches near Aars

57 churches within 100 km of Aars. The closest is Aars Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aars

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aars. The closest is Rævemosen (5 km); the best-known is Rebild National Park (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Aars

12 museums within 100 km of Aars. The closest is Vesthimmerlands Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aars

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aars. The closest is Hohøj (43 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Bejsebakke · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Hanklit · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
  • Ashøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~86 km · Must-see
  • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~95 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Aars

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Aars. The closest is Øjesø (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Øjesø · lake · North Denmark Region · ~12 km
  • Navnsø · lake · North Denmark Region · ~12 km
  • Sjørup Sø · lake · North Denmark Region · ~13 km
  • Vejlen · lake · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Nors Sø · lake · North Denmark Region · ~76 km · Must-see
  • Vandet Sø · lake · North Denmark Region · ~79 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Aars

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aars
  2. 1 km Års-stenen · heritage site, North Denmark Region
  3. 1 km Aars Kirke · church, North Denmark Region
  4. 16 km Nørlund · heritage site, North Denmark Region
  5. 12 km Borremosefæstningen · heritage site, North Denmark Region
  6. 5 km Vesthimmerlands Museum · museum, North Denmark Region
  7. 1 km Back to Aars

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How to reach Aars

    All places near Aars by distance

    Within 15 km of Aars

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Aggersborg Vikingeborg · attraction · North Denmark Region · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Oxholm · fort · North Denmark Region · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Ørslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Grinderslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Fur · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Brovst Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Vejlen · lake · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Mariager Saltcenter · museum · North Denmark Region · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Bratskov · fort · North Denmark Region · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Mariager Klosterkirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Lindenborg · fort · North Denmark Region · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Janum Kjøt · attraction · North Denmark Region · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Bejsebakke · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Aalborg Zoo · church · North Denmark Region · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Fjerritslev Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Kollerup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Kildeparken · park · North Denmark Region · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Lerup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Franciscan Monastery Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Karolinelund · park · North Denmark Region · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Sæby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Østre Anlæg · park · North Denmark Region · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Lindholm Høje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Harre Vig · beach · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Sortebrødre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Grønnestrand · beach · North Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Vejlerne Naturreservat - De østlige Vejler · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Vadum Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Lille Vildmose Naturreservat · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Højriis · fort · North Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Kirsten Kjær Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Øster Hurup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Hanklit · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Spøttrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Mors · river spot · North Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Store Vildmose · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Hammer Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Dronningborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Randers Regnskov · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Lild Strand Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Ørum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Thisted Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Thisted Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Hals Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Stubber Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Essenbæk Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Sjørring Volde · fort · North Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Karup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Nors Sø · lake · North Denmark Region · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Clausholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Rud Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Vandet Sø · lake · North Denmark Region · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Hanstholm Vildtreservat · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Løkken Miniby · park · North Denmark Region · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Løkken Redningshus · museum · North Denmark Region · ~81 km · Must-see
    • SMK Thy · museum · North Denmark Region · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Løkken Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Bunkermuseum Hanstholm · museum · North Denmark Region · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Heltborg Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Hanstholm Fyr · attraction · North Denmark Region · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Børglum Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Hevringholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Nationalpark Thy · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Sporup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~84 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aars by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage98111Års-stenen (1 km)
    Churches2957Aars Kirke (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens513Rævemosen (5 km)
    Museums412Vesthimmerlands Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints28Hohøj (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Øjesø (12 km)
    Other attractions25Aggersborg Vikingeborg (33 km)
    Parks34Kildeparken (45 km)
    Beaches & coast13Harre Vig (49 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Fur (38 km)

    Aars: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aars?

    Års-stenen (heritage site, about 1 km), Aars Kirke (church, about 1 km), Borremosefæstningen (heritage site, about 5 km), Nørlund (heritage site, about 16 km), Vesthimmerlands Museum (museum, about 1 km), Dansk Nutidsmuseum (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aars?

    149 places on Spotwander: 98 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aars?

    Års-stenen, about 1 km by road; Kæmpehøj (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Aars?

    Aars Kirke, about 1 km by road; Gislum Kirke (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Aars?

    Rævemosen, about 5 km by road; Rebild National Park (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aars?

    Start in Aars, visit Års-stenen, then Aars Kirke, then Nørlund, then Borremosefæstningen, then Vesthimmerlands Museum, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aars?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Aars

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Aars’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Aars on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.