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Ballerup

Ballerup is a town in Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark of about 40,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit: 46 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 24 churches. The must-see places are Herstedhøje, Gladsaxefortet and Oxbjerget.

55.7317° N, 12.3633° EPop. 40,000

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Within 30 km92 places
Within 50 km128
Must-see269
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Herstedhøje

Viewpoint · 6 km

Gladsaxefortet, heritage site near Ballerup
Must-see

Gladsaxefortet

Heritage site · 7 km

Oxbjerget, viewpoint near Ballerup
Must-see

Oxbjerget

Viewpoint · 7 km

Places near Ballerup by type

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One day from Ballerup

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:27 pm

38 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ballerup
  2. Aldershvile Slotsruinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Gladsaxefortetheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Oxbjergetviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Herstedhøjeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Observatorium Tusculanumheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ballerup
Today’s loopBallerupStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ballerup?

Herstedhøje (viewpoint, about 6 km), Gladsaxefortet (heritage site, about 7 km), Oxbjerget (viewpoint, about 7 km), Observatorium Tusculanum (heritage site, about 8 km), Aldershvile Slotsruin (heritage site, about 9 km), Bagsværdfortet (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

128 places on Spotwander: 46 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 churches, 13 parks, 10 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Ballerup?

Gladsaxefortet, about 7 km by road; Observatorium Tusculanum (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ballerup?

Haveselskabets Have, about 15 km by road; Botanical Garden (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ballerup?

Start in Ballerup, visit Aldershvile Slotsruin, then Gladsaxefortet, then Oxbjerget, then Herstedhøje, then Observatorium Tusculanum, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.