North Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Farsø

Farsø is a town in North Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 3,271 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 102 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 6 museums and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Års-stenen (14 km), Aars Kirke (14 km) and Vitskøl Kloster (16 km).

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

Farsø at a glance

Location
North Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 3,271
Coordinates
56.7728° N, 9.3392° E
Places within 50 km
152 (29 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 Farsø

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Farsø: 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 Farsø

  • Kløvnhøje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Fjeldhøje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Kløvenhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Flyttehøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Storhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Hulhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Høvdingshøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Klovnhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Kraghøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Svingelbjerg Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Fur · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Mølgaard · fort · North Denmark Region · ~5 km

Things to see near Farsø, by type

Forts & heritage near Farsø

114 forts & heritage within 100 km of Farsø. The closest is Ravnhøje (2 km); the best-known is Års-stenen (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Farsø

54 churches within 100 km of Farsø. The closest is Farsø Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Aars Kirke (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Farsø

17 museums within 100 km of Farsø. The closest is Johannes V. Jensen & Thit Jensen Museet (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Farsø

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Farsø. The closest is Rebild National Park (39 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Farsø

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Farsø. The closest is Hanklit (48 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hanklit · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Bejsebakke · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Ashøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
  • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
  • Lodbjerg Fyr · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~82 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Farsø

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Farsø. The closest is Sjørup Sø (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Sjørup Sø · lake · North Denmark Region · ~14 km
  • Lovns Sø · lake · North Denmark Region · ~14 km
  • Øjesø · lake · North Denmark Region · ~14 km
  • Vejlen · lake · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Nors Sø · lake · North Denmark Region · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Vandet Sø · lake · North Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Farsø

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 Farsø
  2. 1 km Farsø Kirke · church, North Denmark Region
  3. 16 km Vitskøl Kloster · heritage site, North Denmark Region
  4. 25 km Aars Kirke · church, North Denmark Region
  5. 1 km Års-stenen · heritage site, North Denmark Region
  6. 5 km Borremosefæstningen · heritage site, North Denmark Region
  7. 17 km Back to Farsø

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From travellers near Farsø

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How to reach Farsø

    All places near Farsø by distance

    Within 15 km of Farsø

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Ørslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Nørlund · fort · North Denmark Region · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Sebber Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Aggersborg Vikingeborg · attraction · North Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Sæby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Harre Vig · beach · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Rønhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Baunehøiene · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Kongens Høj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Trehøje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Havbro Høj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Kjeldhøje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Kæmpehøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Sandhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Tørrehøje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Rosthøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Danmarks Cykelmuseum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Rebild National Park · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Lille Blåkilde · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Højriis · fort · North Denmark Region · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Oxholm · fort · North Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Fjerritslev Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Kollerup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Sortebrødre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Brovst Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Spøttrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Janum Kjøt · attraction · North Denmark Region · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Vejlerne Naturreservat - De østlige Vejler · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Mors · river spot · North Denmark Region · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Bratskov · fort · North Denmark Region · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Hanklit · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Vejlen · lake · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Lerup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~49 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Kirsten Kjær Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Mariager Saltcenter · museum · North Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Mariager Klosterkirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Grønnestrand · beach · North Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Thisted Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Thisted Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Stubber Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Bejsebakke · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Aalborg Zoo · church · North Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Lindenborg · fort · North Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Kildeparken · park · North Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Franciscan Monastery Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Karolinelund · park · North Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Østre Anlæg · park · North Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Lild Strand Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Lindholm Høje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Sjørring Volde · fort · North Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Vadum Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Nors Sø · lake · North Denmark Region · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Karup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~66 km · Must-see
    • SMK Thy · museum · North Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Lille Vildmose Naturreservat · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Heltborg Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Vandet Sø · lake · North Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Randers Regnskov · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Dronningborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Hanstholm Vildtreservat · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Ørum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Store Vildmose · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Nationalpark Thy · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Øster Hurup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Ashøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Bunkermuseum Hanstholm · museum · North Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Hammer Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Hanstholm Fyr · attraction · North Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Gudumkloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Essenbæk Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Farsø by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage102114Ravnhøje (2 km)
    Churches2854Farsø Kirke (1 km)
    Museums617Johannes V. Jensen & Thit Jensen Museet (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens412Rebild National Park (39 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints110Hanklit (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs47Sjørup Sø (14 km)
    Other attractions25Aggersborg Vikingeborg (32 km)
    Parks04Kildeparken (58 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Store Rotholm (13 km)
    Beaches & coast12Harre Vig (35 km)
    Treks11Himmerlandsstien (9 km)

    Farsø: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Farsø?

    Års-stenen (heritage site, about 14 km), Aars Kirke (church, about 14 km), Vitskøl Kloster (heritage site, about 16 km), Borremosefæstningen (heritage site, about 17 km), Farsø Kirke (church, about 1 km), Johannes V. Jensen & Thit Jensen Museet (museum, about 1 km).

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

    152 places on Spotwander: 102 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 6 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest fort to Farsø?

    Ravnhøje, about 2 km by road; Store Molhøj (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Farsø?

    Farsø Kirke, about 1 km by road; Svingelbjerg Kirke (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Farsø?

    Johannes V. Jensen & Thit Jensen Museet, about 1 km by road; Dansk Nutidsmuseum (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Farsø?

    Start in Farsø, visit Farsø Kirke, then Vitskøl Kloster, then Aars Kirke, then Års-stenen, then Borremosefæstningen, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Farsø?

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

    Towns near Farsø

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