Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Auning

Auning is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 2,509 people. Within 50 km by road there are 211 places to visit — 99 forts & heritage, 55 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Løvenholm (6 km), Hevringholm (12 km) and Clausholm (17 km).

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

Auning at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 2,509
Coordinates
56.4308° N, 10.3782° E
Places within 50 km
211 (65 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

Top places to visit near Auning

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

Forts & heritage near Auning

112 forts & heritage within 100 km of Auning. The closest is Løvenholm (6 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Løvenholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Hevringholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Clausholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Kalø Castle Ruin · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Dronningborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Krumhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km

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Churches near Auning

67 churches within 100 km of Auning. The closest is Auning Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Essenbæk Kirke (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Auning

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Auning. The closest is Kyst- Og Fjordcentret (17 km); the best-known is Skandinavisk Dyrepark (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Auning

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Auning. The closest is Agri Bavnehøj (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Agri Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Jernhatten · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Ellemandsbjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Auning

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Auning. The closest is Grund Fjord (11 km); the best-known is Kalø Vig (26 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Auning

12 museums within 100 km of Auning. The closest is Gammel Estrup (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Auning

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Auning
  2. 1 km Auning Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  3. 6 km Løvenholm · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  4. 8 km Hevringholm · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  5. 25 km Essenbæk Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  6. 8 km Clausholm · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  7. 17 km Back to Auning

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    All places near Auning by distance

    Within 15 km of Auning

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Sporup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Vilhelmsborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Hjelm · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Øster Hurup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Solbjerg Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Lille Vildmose Naturreservat · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Pilbrodalen · trek · Central Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Dover Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Alken Enge · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Nordby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Rebild National Park · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Nørlund · fort · North Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Lille Blåkilde · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Lindenborg · fort · North Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Øm Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Silkeborg Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Museum Silkeborg · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Sortebrødre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Ovsted Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Ejer Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Møllehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Stavns Fjord · beach · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Samsø · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Blakshøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Borremosefæstningen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Hals Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Tyrrestrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Dyret · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Års-stenen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Aars Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Horsens Fjord · beach · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Tamdrup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Boller Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Bejsebakke · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~91 km · Must-see
    • Østre Anlæg · park · North Denmark Region · ~92 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Auning by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage99112Løvenholm (6 km)
    Churches5567Auning Kirke (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1115Kyst- Og Fjordcentret (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints514Agri Bavnehøj (30 km)
    Beaches & coast1113Grund Fjord (11 km)
    Museums1012Gammel Estrup (3 km)
    Parks811Djurs Theme Park (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs78Langsø (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Hjelm (53 km)
    Other attractions22Ivars Kilde (13 km)
    Treks12Anemoneruten - Riis Skov (37 km)
    Caves11Gjesing Hus (5 km)
    Temples11Sky Tower (43 km)

    Auning: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Auning?

    Løvenholm (heritage site, about 6 km), Hevringholm (heritage site, about 12 km), Clausholm (heritage site, about 17 km), Essenbæk Kirke (church, about 18 km), Auning Kirke (church, about 1 km), Bregnet Kirke (church, about 21 km).

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

    211 places on Spotwander: 99 forts & heritage, 55 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Auning?

    Løvenholm, about 6 km by road; Krumhøj (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Auning?

    Auning Kirke, about 1 km by road; Øster Alling Kirke (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Auning?

    Kyst- Og Fjordcentret, about 17 km by road; Skandinavisk Dyrepark (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Auning?

    Start in Auning, visit Auning Kirke, then Løvenholm, then Hevringholm, then Essenbæk Kirke, then Clausholm, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Auning?

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

    Towns near Auning

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