Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark

Places to visit near Farum

Farum is a town in Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark, home to about 18,376 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 47 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 churches and 12 parks. The must-see places are Bastruptårnet (7 km), Hjortholm Voldsted (7 km) and Aldershvile Slotsruin (9 km).

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Farum, Denmark
Farum, Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Farum at a glance

Location
Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark
Population
about 18,376
Coordinates
55.8086° N, 12.3607° E
Places within 50 km
130 (130 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 parks

Top places to visit near Farum

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Forts & heritage near Farum

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Farum. The closest is Bastruptårnet (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Farum

52 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Farum. The closest is Haveselskabets Have (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Farum

37 churches within 100 km of Farum. The closest is Grundtvigs Kirke (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Farum

27 parks within 100 km of Farum. The closest is Jægersborg Dyrehave (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Farum

26 museums within 100 km of Farum. The closest is Mothsgården (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Farum

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Farum. The closest is Bellevue Strand (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Farum

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Farum
  2. 7 km Bastruptårnet · heritage site, Capital Region of Denmark
  3. 16 km Maglebjerg · viewpoint, Capital Region of Denmark
  4. 6 km Geels Bakke · viewpoint, Capital Region of Denmark
  5. 5 km Aldershvile Slotsruin · heritage site, Capital Region of Denmark
  6. 2 km Hjortholm Voldsted · heritage site, Capital Region of Denmark
  7. 7 km Back to Farum

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How to reach Farum

    All places near Farum by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Farum by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4778Bastruptårnet (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens952Haveselskabets Have (23 km)
    Churches2337Grundtvigs Kirke (19 km)
    Parks1227Jægersborg Dyrehave (16 km)
    Museums1326Mothsgården (10 km)
    Beaches & coast1216Bellevue Strand (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints412Geels Bakke (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Masjid al-Faruq (21 km)
    Other attractions34Danmark-Ekspeditionen (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Sortedams Sø (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Frederiksholm (26 km)
    Treks11Naturstien I Hedeland (28 km)

    Farum: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Farum?

    Bastruptårnet (heritage site, about 7 km), Hjortholm Voldsted (heritage site, about 7 km), Aldershvile Slotsruin (heritage site, about 9 km), Geels Bakke (viewpoint, about 9 km), Maglebjerg (viewpoint, about 10 km), Mothsgården (museum, about 10 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 churches, 12 parks, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Farum?

    Bastruptårnet, about 7 km by road; Hjortholm Voldsted (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Farum?

    Haveselskabets Have, about 23 km by road; Botanical Garden (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Farum?

    Grundtvigs Kirke, about 19 km by road; Gundsømagle Kirke (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Farum?

    Start in Farum, visit Bastruptårnet, then Maglebjerg, then Geels Bakke, then Aldershvile Slotsruin, then Hjortholm Voldsted, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Farum?

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

    Towns near Farum

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