North Denmark Region district, Denmark
Places to visit near Ålestrup
Ålestrup is a town in North Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 2,787 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit — 98 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 3 museums and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Borremosefæstningen (13 km), Års-stenen (15 km) and Aars Kirke (15 km).
Ålestrup at a glance
- Location
- North Denmark Region district, Denmark
- Population
- about 2,787
- Coordinates
- 56.6947° N, 9.4934° E
- Places within 50 km
- 133 (20 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 Ålestrup
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ålestrup: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- BorremosefæstningenForts · North Denmark RegionMust-see
- Års-stenenForts · North Denmark RegionMust-see
- Aars KirkeChurches · North Denmark RegionMust-see
- Danmarks CykelmuseumMuseums · North Denmark RegionNotable
- NørlundForts · North Denmark RegionMust-see
- Ålestrup KirkeChurches · North Denmark RegionNotable
- Lille RestrupForts · North Denmark RegionNotable
- TrehøjeForts · North Denmark RegionNotable
- Østerbølle KirkeChurches · North Denmark RegionNotable
- Hvam KirkeChurches · Central Denmark RegionNotable
- Ib's Fly CaveCaves · North Denmark RegionNotable
- Testrup KirkeChurches · North Denmark RegionNotable
More places near Ålestrup
- Rishøje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~4 km
- Rishøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~4 km
- Bordehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
- Store Havrhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~4 km
- Ørslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
- Simested Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~5 km
- Bavnehøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~5 km
- Alhøje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~5 km
- Bavnehøje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~5 km
- Rughøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
- Kloutruphøje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~6 km
- Korsøgård · fort · North Denmark Region · ~6 km
Things to see near Ålestrup, by type
Forts & heritage near Ålestrup
119 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ålestrup. The closest is Lille Restrup (2 km); the best-known is Borremosefæstningen (13 km). Best time: october to february.
- Borremosefæstningen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~13 km · Must-see
- Års-stenen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~15 km · Must-see
- Nørlund · fort · North Denmark Region · ~21 km · Must-see
- Lille Restrup · fort · North Denmark Region · ~2 km
- Trehøje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~3 km
- Rishøje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~4 km
Churches near Ålestrup
59 churches within 100 km of Ålestrup. The closest is Ålestrup Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Aars Kirke (15 km). Best time: year-round.
- Aars Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~15 km · Must-see
- Ålestrup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~1 km
- Østerbølle Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~3 km
- Hvam Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
- Testrup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~4 km
- Simested Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~5 km
Museums near Ålestrup
17 museums within 100 km of Ålestrup. The closest is Danmarks Cykelmuseum (1 km). Best time: year-round.
- Danmarks Cykelmuseum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~0 km
- Boldrup Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~11 km
- Mariager Saltcenter · museum · North Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
- Franciscan Monastery Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
- Kirsten Kjær Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
- Thisted Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ålestrup
15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ålestrup. The closest is Rebild National Park (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Rebild National Park · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
- Lille Blåkilde · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~34 km · Must-see
- Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~35 km · Must-see
- Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
- Randers Regnskov · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
- Lille Vildmose Naturreservat · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Ålestrup
11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ålestrup. The closest is Hohøj (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
- Bejsebakke · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
- Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
- Hanklit · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
- Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~80 km · Must-see
- Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~83 km · Must-see
Parks near Ålestrup
11 parks within 100 km of Ålestrup. The closest is Kildeparken (58 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Kildeparken · park · North Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
- Karolinelund · park · North Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
- Østre Anlæg · park · North Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
- Hasle Bakker · park · Central Denmark Region · ~89 km · Must-see
- Vennelystparken · park · Central Denmark Region · ~92 km · Must-see
- Mølleparken · park · Central Denmark Region · ~92 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Ålestrup
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.
- Start in Ålestrup
- 1 km Danmarks Cykelmuseum · museum, North Denmark Region
- 21 km Nørlund · heritage site, North Denmark Region
- 12 km Borremosefæstningen · heritage site, North Denmark Region
- 5 km Aars Kirke · church, North Denmark Region
- 1 km Års-stenen · heritage site, North Denmark Region
- 15 km Back to Ålestrup
Plan a longer trip from Ålestrup — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Ålestrup
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How to reach Ålestrup
All places near Ålestrup by distance
Within 15 km of Ålestrup
- Skjelhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~6 km
- Fjelsø Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~6 km
- Volbækshøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~6 km
- Brøndhøje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~6 km
- Vighøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
- Grydehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
- Ålborg Høj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~7 km
- Potshøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
- Granhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
- Tinghøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~7 km
- Stendos · fort · North Denmark Region · ~7 km
- Tamperknold · fort · North Denmark Region · ~8 km
- Hørhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
- Klantishøje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~8 km
- Bavnehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
- Rønhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
- Rønhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
- Galgehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
- Fingerhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
- Glarmosehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
- Sillehøje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~8 km
- Skriverhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
- Fuglehøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~8 km
- Hatteshøje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~8 km
- Grønhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~8 km
- Himmerlandsstien · trek · North Denmark Region · ~8 km
- Storhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~8 km
- Kolbjerg Høj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
- Langmosehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
- Sønderhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
- Faarhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~9 km
- Tohøje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~9 km
- Lynghøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~9 km
- Ørnhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~9 km
- Porshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
- Skreixhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~10 km
- Hedegaardhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
- Ørnbjerg · fort · North Denmark Region · ~10 km
- Solhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~10 km
- Knuderup Knold · fort · North Denmark Region · ~10 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Vitskøl Kloster · fort · North Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
- Grinderslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
- Rebild National Park · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
- Lille Blåkilde · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~34 km · Must-see
- Sortebrødre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~35 km · Must-see
- Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~35 km · Must-see
- Sebber Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~37 km · Must-see
- Mariager Saltcenter · museum · North Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
- Mariager Klosterkirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
- Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
- Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
- Fur · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~40 km · Must-see
- Harre Vig · beach · ~45 km · Must-see
- Sæby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~45 km · Must-see
- Aggersborg Vikingeborg · attraction · North Denmark Region · ~46 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Lindenborg · fort · North Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
- Oxholm · fort · North Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
- Højriis · fort · North Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
- Randers Regnskov · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
- Dronningborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
- Ørum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
- Spøttrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
- Brovst Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
- Vejlen · lake · ~55 km · Must-see
- Stubber Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
- Bejsebakke · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
- Aalborg Zoo · church · North Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
- Bratskov · fort · North Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
- Janum Kjøt · attraction · North Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
- Fjerritslev Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
- Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
- Kildeparken · park · North Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
- Kollerup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
- Lille Vildmose Naturreservat · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
- Franciscan Monastery Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
- Karolinelund · park · North Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
- Østre Anlæg · park · North Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
- Karup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
- Lerup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
- Øster Hurup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
- Essenbæk Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
- Mors · river spot · North Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
- Lindholm Høje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
- Vejlerne Naturreservat - De østlige Vejler · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
- Hanklit · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
- Grønnestrand · beach · North Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
- Vadum Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
- Kirsten Kjær Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
- Rud Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
- Clausholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
- Sporup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
- Thisted Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
- Thisted Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
- Silkeborg Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
- Museum Silkeborg · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 98 | 119 | Lille Restrup (2 km) |
| Churches | 21 | 59 | Ålestrup Kirke (1 km) |
| Museums | 3 | 17 | Danmarks Cykelmuseum (1 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 4 | 15 | Rebild National Park (32 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 1 | 11 | Hohøj (39 km) |
| Parks | 0 | 11 | Kildeparken (58 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 1 | 8 | Harre Vig (45 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 1 | 5 | Bavsø (11 km) |
| Other attractions | 1 | 4 | Aggersborg Vikingeborg (46 km) |
| Treks | 1 | 3 | Himmerlandsstien (8 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 1 | 2 | Fur (40 km) |
| Caves | 1 | 1 | Ib's Fly Cave (4 km) |
| Temples | 0 | 1 | Sky Tower (95 km) |
Ålestrup: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Ålestrup?
Borremosefæstningen (heritage site, about 13 km), Års-stenen (heritage site, about 15 km), Aars Kirke (church, about 15 km), Danmarks Cykelmuseum (museum, about 1 km), Nørlund (heritage site, about 21 km), Ålestrup Kirke (church, about 1 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ålestrup?
133 places on Spotwander: 98 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 3 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 viewpoint.
Which is the nearest fort to Ålestrup?
Lille Restrup, about 2 km by road; Trehøje (3 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Ålestrup?
Ålestrup Kirke, about 1 km by road; Østerbølle Kirke (3 km) is next.
Which is the nearest museum to Ålestrup?
Danmarks Cykelmuseum, about 1 km by road; Boldrup Museum (11 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Ålestrup?
Start in Ålestrup, visit Danmarks Cykelmuseum, then Nørlund, then Borremosefæstningen, then Aars Kirke, then Års-stenen, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Ålestrup?
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.
Towns near Ålestrup
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- Places near Stoholm · 39 km
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ålestrup’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.