Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Århus

Århus is a city in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 237,551 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit — 64 churches, 47 forts & heritage, 23 parks and 15 museums. The must-see places are The Viking Museum (1 km), Sankt Olufs Kirkegård (1 km) and Mølleparken (1 km).

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Århus at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 237,551
Coordinates
56.1567° N, 10.2108° E
Places within 50 km
200 (76 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Århus

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Århus: 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 Århus, by type

Churches near Århus

73 churches within 100 km of Århus. The closest is Aarhus Cathedral (1 km); the best-known is Vor Frue Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Århus

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Århus. The closest is Sankt Olufs Kirkegård (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Århus

23 parks within 100 km of Århus. The closest is Vor Frue Kirkeplads (1 km); the best-known is Mølleparken (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Århus

21 museums within 100 km of Århus. The closest is KØN (1 km); the best-known is The Viking Museum (0 km). Best time: year-round.

  • The Viking Museum · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~0 km · Must-see
  • ARoS Art Museum · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Steno Museet · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km · Must-see
  • The Old Town, Aarhus · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Moesgaard · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km · Must-see
  • KØN · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~0 km

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Beaches & coast near Århus

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Århus. The closest is Den Permanente Badeanstalt (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Århus

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Århus. The closest is Botanical Garden (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Århus

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

  1. Start in Århus
  2. 1 km The Viking Museum · museum, Central Denmark Region
  3. 1 km Vor Frue Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  4. 1 km Mølleparken · park, Central Denmark Region
  5. 1 km Betlehemskirken · church, Central Denmark Region
  6. 1 km Sankt Olufs Kirkegård · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  7. 0 km Back to Århus

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From travellers near Århus

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How to reach Århus

    All places near Århus by distance

    Within 15 km of Århus

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Kaløvig Bådehavn · beach · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Solbjerg Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Kalø Vig · beach · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Skivholme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Pilbrodalen · trek · Central Denmark Region · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Wedelslund · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Ellemandsbjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Trehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Kalø Castle Ruin · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Stabelhøie · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Agri Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Bregnet Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Rud Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Dover Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Sporup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Alken Enge · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Clausholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Nationalpark Mols Bjerge · sanctuary · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Fregatten Jylland · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Ovsted Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Blakshøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Øm Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Nordby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Ejer Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Møllehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Ørum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Essenbæk Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Tyrrestrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Ree Park · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Skandinavisk Dyrepark · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Randers Regnskov · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Løvenholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Horsens Fjord · beach · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Hjelm · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Jernhatten · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Dronningborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~46 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Boller Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Silkeborg Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Museum Silkeborg · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Dyret · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Tamdrup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Hevringholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Glatved Beach · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Grenaa Beach · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Vesborg Fyr · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Bønnerup Strand · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Fornæs Fyr · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Mariager Klosterkirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Mariager Saltcenter · museum · North Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Stagsevold · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Æbelø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Sortebrødre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Albuen Strand · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Hover Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Sejerø · river spot · Region Zealand · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Bogense Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Givskud Zoo - Zootopia · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Korshavn · beach · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Karup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Harridslevgaard Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Kalundborg Fjord · beach · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Østerstrand · beach · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Den Tapre Landsoldat · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Øster Hurup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Glavendrupstenen · attraction · Region of Southern Denmark · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Heart · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~92 km · Must-see
    • Dallund Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~94 km · Must-see
    • Nørlund · fort · North Denmark Region · ~95 km · Must-see
    • Troldborg Ring · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~95 km · Must-see
    • Lille Vildmose Naturreservat · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~95 km · Must-see
    • Herning Museum · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~96 km · Must-see
    • Lerchenborg · fort · Region Zealand · ~97 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Århus by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6473Aarhus Cathedral (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4761Sankt Olufs Kirkegård (1 km)
    Parks2323Vor Frue Kirkeplads (1 km)
    Museums1521KØN (1 km)
    Beaches & coast917Den Permanente Badeanstalt (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1016Botanical Garden (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1114Skæringstenen (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs88Møllestien (1 km)
    Other attractions45Rytterstatue Af Christian X (1 km)
    Treks44Anemoneruten - Riis Skov (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Hjelm (46 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Grimhøjmoskeen (7 km)
    Temples11Sky Tower (3 km)

    Århus: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Århus?

    The Viking Museum (museum, about 1 km), Sankt Olufs Kirkegård (heritage site, about 1 km), Mølleparken (park, about 1 km), Vor Frue Kirke (church, about 1 km), Betlehemskirken (church, about 1 km), Rådhusparken (park, about 1 km).

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

    200 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 47 forts & heritage, 23 parks, 15 museums, 9 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Århus?

    Aarhus Cathedral, about 1 km by road; Church of Our Lady (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Århus?

    Sankt Olufs Kirkegård, about 1 km by road; Pakhus 13 (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Århus?

    Vor Frue Kirkeplads, about 1 km by road; Mølleparken (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Århus?

    Start in Århus, visit The Viking Museum, then Vor Frue Kirke, then Mølleparken, then Betlehemskirken, then Sankt Olufs Kirkegård, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Århus?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Århus

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