Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Assentoft

Assentoft is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 2,432 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit — 78 churches, 72 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 museums. The must-see places are Essenbæk Kirke (1 km), Clausholm (8 km) and Dronningborg (8 km).

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Assentoft, Denmark
Assentoft, Central Denmark Region district, Denmark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Assentoft at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 2,432
Coordinates
56.4421° N, 10.1517° E
Places within 50 km
197 (59 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 Assentoft

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

Churches near Assentoft

91 churches within 100 km of Assentoft. The closest is Essenbæk Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Essenbæk Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~0 km · Must-see
  • Rud Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Ørum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Albæk Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
  • Hørning Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
  • Årslev Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km

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Forts & heritage near Assentoft

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Assentoft. The closest is Essenbæk Kirketomt (1 km); the best-known is Clausholm (8 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Clausholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Dronningborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Essenbæk Kirketomt · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km
  • Løvenholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Hevringholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Bøgebjerghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Assentoft

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Assentoft. The closest is Randers Regnskov (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Assentoft

15 museums within 100 km of Assentoft. The closest is Memphis Mansion (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Assentoft

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Assentoft. The closest is Lysnet (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Agri Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Ellemandsbjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Jernhatten · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Assentoft

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Assentoft. The closest is Grund Fjord (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Assentoft

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Assentoft
  2. 1 km Essenbæk Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  3. 8 km Clausholm · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  4. 5 km Rud Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  5. 15 km Randers Regnskov · nature spot, Central Denmark Region
  6. 5 km Dronningborg · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  7. 8 km Back to Assentoft

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From travellers near Assentoft

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How to reach Assentoft

    All places near Assentoft by distance

    Within 15 km of Assentoft

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Øster Hurup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Munkholm Zoo Djursland · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Ree Park · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Vilhelmsborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Fregatten Jylland · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Ellemandsbjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Solbjerg Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Lille Vildmose Naturreservat · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Pilbrodalen · trek · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Jernhatten · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Dover Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Sortebrødre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Nørlund · fort · North Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Grenaa Beach · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Glatved Beach · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Silkeborg Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Rebild National Park · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Alken Enge · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Museum Silkeborg · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Lille Blåkilde · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Fornæs Fyr · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Øm Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Borremosefæstningen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Lindenborg · fort · North Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Hjelm · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Ovsted Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Ejer Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Møllehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Års-stenen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Aars Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Nordby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Ørslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Blakshøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Tyrrestrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Hals Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Karup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~79 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Assentoft by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7891Essenbæk Kirke (1 km)
    Forts & heritage7290Essenbæk Kirketomt (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1015Randers Regnskov (9 km)
    Museums1215Memphis Mansion (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints314Lysnet (17 km)
    Beaches & coast914Grund Fjord (9 km)
    Parks710Hasle Bakker (38 km)
    Other attractions44Den Jyske Hingst (9 km)
    Treks12Anemoneruten - Riis Skov (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Solbjerg Sø (55 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Hjelm (66 km)
    Temples11Sky Tower (43 km)

    Assentoft: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Assentoft?

    Essenbæk Kirke (church, about 1 km), Clausholm (heritage site, about 8 km), Dronningborg (heritage site, about 8 km), Randers Regnskov (nature spot, about 9 km), Rud Kirke (church, about 11 km), Ørum Kirke (church, about 16 km).

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

    197 places on Spotwander: 78 churches, 72 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 museums, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Assentoft?

    Essenbæk Kirke, about 1 km by road; Albæk Kirke (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Assentoft?

    Essenbæk Kirketomt, about 1 km by road; Bøgebjerghøj (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Assentoft?

    Randers Regnskov, about 9 km by road; Kyst- Og Fjordcentret (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Assentoft?

    Start in Assentoft, visit Essenbæk Kirke, then Clausholm, then Rud Kirke, then Randers Regnskov, then Dronningborg, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Assentoft?

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

    Towns near Assentoft

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