Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark

Places to visit near Fredensborg

Fredensborg is a town in Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark, home to about 8,249 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 48 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 churches and 12 parks. The must-see places are Frederiksborg Palace (10 km), Esrum Abbey (10 km) and Gurre Kirke (13 km).

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

Fredensborg at a glance

Location
Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark
Population
about 8,249
Coordinates
55.9756° N, 12.4031° E
Places within 50 km
127 (126 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 Fredensborg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Fredensborg: 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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Forts & heritage near Fredensborg

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fredensborg. The closest is Frederiksborg Palace (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fredensborg

48 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fredensborg. The closest is Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Fredensborg

37 churches within 100 km of Fredensborg. The closest is Asminderød Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Gurre Kirke (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Fredensborg

27 parks within 100 km of Fredensborg. The closest is Jægersborg Dyrehave (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Fredensborg

23 museums within 100 km of Fredensborg. The closest is Esrum Abbey (10 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Esrum Abbey · museum · Capital Region of Denmark · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Munkeruphus · museum · Capital Region of Denmark · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Mothsgården · museum · Capital Region of Denmark · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Tycho Brahe Museum · museum · Skåne County · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Kärnan · museum · Skåne County · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Beredskapsmuseet · museum · Skåne County · ~28 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Fredensborg

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Fredensborg. The closest is Nakkehoved Fyr (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Fredensborg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fredensborg
  2. 10 km Frederiksborg Palace · palace, Capital Region of Denmark
  3. 10 km Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland · nature spot, Capital Region of Denmark
  4. 13 km Esrum Abbey · museum, Capital Region of Denmark
  5. 13 km Gurre Kirke · church, Capital Region of Denmark
  6. 4 km Egebæksvang Kirke · church, Capital Region of Denmark
  7. 13 km Back to Fredensborg

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fredensborg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4874Frederiksborg Palace (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens948Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland (13 km)
    Churches2237Asminderød Kirke (1 km)
    Parks1227Jægersborg Dyrehave (29 km)
    Museums1323Esrum Abbey (10 km)
    Beaches & coast817Nakkehoved Fyr (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints511Maglebjerg (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Helsingør Islamisk Menighed (16 km)
    Other attractions44Ven (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Frederiksholm (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Sortedams Sø (42 km)
    Treks11Naturstien I Hedeland (50 km)

    Fredensborg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fredensborg?

    Frederiksborg Palace (palace, about 10 km), Esrum Abbey (museum, about 10 km), Gurre Kirke (church, about 13 km), Egebæksvang Kirke (church, about 13 km), Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland (nature spot, about 13 km), Helsingør Islamisk Menighed (mosque or dargah, about 16 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 churches, 12 parks, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fredensborg?

    Frederiksborg Palace, about 10 km by road; Marienlyst Slot (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Fredensborg?

    Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland, about 13 km by road; Jordbodalen Med Ångtegelgropens Naturreservat (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Fredensborg?

    Asminderød Kirke, about 1 km by road; Gurre Kirke (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fredensborg?

    Start in Fredensborg, visit Frederiksborg Palace, then Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland, then Esrum Abbey, then Gurre Kirke, then Egebæksvang Kirke, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fredensborg?

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

    Towns near Fredensborg

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