North Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Arden

Arden is a town in North Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 2,516 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 93 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 museums. The must-see places are Rebild National Park (9 km), Nørlund (11 km) and Lille Blåkilde (11 km).

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

Arden at a glance

Location
North Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 2,516
Coordinates
56.7690° N, 9.8618° E
Places within 50 km
136 (28 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 Arden

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

More places near Arden

  • Store Blåkilde · attraction · North Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Hofmanshøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Sparrehøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Store Økssø · lake · North Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Stenmandshøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Klovenhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Fladhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Teglsø · lake · North Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Loddenhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Mossø · lake · North Denmark Region · ~6 km
  • Nøvlhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~6 km
  • Aars Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~27 km · Must-see

Things to see near Arden, by type

Forts & heritage near Arden

114 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arden. The closest is Trindhøj (4 km); the best-known is Nørlund (11 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Nørlund · fort · North Denmark Region · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Borremosefæstningen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Lindenborg · fort · North Denmark Region · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Trindhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Hofmanshøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Sparrehøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~5 km

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Churches near Arden

55 churches within 100 km of Arden. The closest is Arden Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Mariager Klosterkirke (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arden

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arden. The closest is Rebild National Park (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Arden

15 museums within 100 km of Arden. The closest is Regan Vest - Hovedindsugningsskakt (9 km); the best-known is Mariager Saltcenter (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Arden

11 parks within 100 km of Arden. The closest is Kildeparken (38 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Kildeparken · park · North Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Karolinelund · park · North Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Østre Anlæg · park · North Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Løkken Miniby · park · North Denmark Region · ~84 km · Must-see
  • Hasle Bakker · park · Central Denmark Region · ~86 km · Must-see
  • Vennelystparken · park · Central Denmark Region · ~88 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Arden

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Arden. The closest is Grønnestrand (69 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Arden

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arden
  2. 18 km Mariager Saltcenter · museum, North Denmark Region
  3. 1 km Mariager Klosterkirke · church, North Denmark Region
  4. 27 km Nørlund · heritage site, North Denmark Region
  5. 13 km Lille Blåkilde · nature spot, North Denmark Region
  6. 2 km Rebild National Park · national park, North Denmark Region
  7. 9 km Back to Arden

Plan a longer trip from Arden — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Arden

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How to reach Arden

    All places near Arden by distance

    Within 15 km of Arden

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Års-stenen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Lille Vildmose Naturreservat · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Øster Hurup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Sebber Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Bejsebakke · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Aalborg Zoo · church · North Denmark Region · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Kildeparken · park · North Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Karolinelund · park · North Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Østre Anlæg · park · North Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Franciscan Monastery Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Dronningborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Lindholm Høje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Randers Regnskov · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Oxholm · fort · North Denmark Region · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Vejlen · lake · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Hals Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Vadum Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~48 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Essenbæk Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Brovst Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Vitskøl Kloster · fort · North Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Ørum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Bratskov · fort · North Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hammer Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Ørslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Aggersborg Vikingeborg · attraction · North Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Sortebrødre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Janum Kjøt · attraction · North Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Hevringholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Clausholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Lerup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Rud Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Grinderslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Store Vildmose · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Løvenholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Kollerup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Fjerritslev Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Fur · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Grønnestrand · beach · North Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Sæby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Bønnerup Strand · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Harre Vig · beach · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Vejlerne Naturreservat - De østlige Vejler · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Rugtved · fort · North Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Sporup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Skæve Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Skivholme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Geding-Kasted Mose · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Højriis · fort · North Denmark Region · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Kirsten Kjær Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Kaløvig Bådehavn · beach · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Bregnet Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Wedelslund · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Børglum Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Kalø Castle Ruin · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Vrejlev Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Kalø Vig · beach · ~84 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arden by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage93114Trindhøj (4 km)
    Churches1855Arden Kirke (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens616Rebild National Park (9 km)
    Museums415Regan Vest - Hovedindsugningsskakt (9 km)
    Parks311Kildeparken (38 km)
    Beaches & coast011Grønnestrand (69 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Hohøj (20 km)
    Other attractions47Store Blåkilde (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66Store Økssø (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Fur (65 km)
    Treks01Anemoneruten - Riis Skov (87 km)
    Temples01Sky Tower (92 km)

    Arden: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arden?

    Rebild National Park (national park, about 9 km), Nørlund (heritage site, about 11 km), Lille Blåkilde (nature spot, about 11 km), Mariager Saltcenter (museum, about 18 km), Mariager Klosterkirke (church, about 19 km), Hohøj (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

    136 places on Spotwander: 93 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arden?

    Trindhøj, about 4 km by road; Hofmanshøj (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Arden?

    Arden Kirke, about 1 km by road; Storarden Kirke (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Arden?

    Rebild National Park, about 9 km by road; Lille Blåkilde (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arden?

    Start in Arden, visit Mariager Saltcenter, then Mariager Klosterkirke, then Nørlund, then Lille Blåkilde, then Rebild National Park, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arden?

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

    Towns near Arden

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