Region Zealand district, Denmark

Places to visit near Faxe

Faxe is a town in Region Zealand district, Denmark, home to about 3,747 people. Within 50 km by road there are 31 places to visit — 7 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 0 parks and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Tureby Kirke (13 km), Tryggevælde (14 km) and Præstø Fjord (16 km).

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Faxe, Denmark
Faxe, Region Zealand district, Denmark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Faxe at a glance

Location
Region Zealand district, Denmark
Population
about 3,747
Coordinates
55.2556° N, 12.1193° E
Places within 50 km
31 (31 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Faxe

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

  • Nyord · river spot · Region Zealand · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Zoopark · sanctuary · Region Zealand · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Ravnstrup Sø · sanctuary · Region Zealand · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Svinø Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Ringsted Radiomuseum · museum · Region Zealand · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Enø · river spot · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Jersie Strand · beach · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Køge Bay · beach · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Masnedøfortet · fort · Region Zealand · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Næsbyholm · fort · Region Zealand · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Klekkende Høj · fort · Region Zealand · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Bogø Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~45 km · Must-see

Things to see near Faxe, by type

Forts & heritage near Faxe

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Faxe. The closest is Tryggevælde (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Faxe

48 churches within 100 km of Faxe. The closest is Tureby Kirke (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Faxe

24 parks within 100 km of Faxe. The closest is Kystagerparken (60 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Faxe

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Faxe. The closest is Præstø Fjord (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Faxe

17 museums within 100 km of Faxe. The closest is Næstved Automobilmuseum (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Faxe

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Faxe. The closest is Zoopark (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Faxe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Faxe
  2. 24 km Jungshoved Kirke · church, Region Zealand
  3. 11 km Præstø Fjord · beach
  4. 28 km Tureby Kirke · church, Region Zealand
  5. 14 km Valløby Kirke · church, Region Zealand
  6. 9 km Tryggevælde · heritage site, Region Zealand
  7. 14 km Back to Faxe

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From travellers near Faxe

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How to reach Faxe

    All places near Faxe by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Faxe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage763Tryggevælde (14 km)
    Churches948Tureby Kirke (13 km)
    Parks024Kystagerparken (60 km)
    Beaches & coast520Præstø Fjord (16 km)
    Museums217Næstved Automobilmuseum (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens214Zoopark (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints411Stevns Klint (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves27Nyord (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Nusrat Jahan Mosque (62 km)
    Other attractions02Agnete Og Havmanden (69 km)
    Treks01Naturstien I Hedeland (53 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Sortedams Sø (70 km)

    Faxe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Faxe?

    Tureby Kirke (church, about 13 km), Tryggevælde (heritage site, about 14 km), Præstø Fjord (beach, about 16 km), Valløby Kirke (church, about 22 km), Jungshoved Kirke (church, about 24 km), Allerslev Kirke (church, about 25 km).

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

    31 places on Spotwander: 7 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 5 beaches & coast, 2 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Faxe?

    Tryggevælde, about 14 km by road; Tuesens Badstue (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Faxe?

    Tureby Kirke, about 13 km by road; Valløby Kirke (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Faxe?

    Kystagerparken, about 60 km by road; Søndermarken (66 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Faxe?

    Start in Faxe, visit Jungshoved Kirke, then Præstø Fjord, then Tureby Kirke, then Valløby Kirke, then Tryggevælde, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Faxe?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Faxe

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