Frederikshavn, DenmarkFrederikshavn KirkeBangsbo MuseumHirsholmSæby MuseumSæbygaard SlotHørby Kirke
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Frederikshavn

Frederikshavn is a town in North Denmark Region district, Denmark of about 24,103 people. Within 50 km by road there are 212 places to visit: 114 forts & heritage, 56 churches and 8 museums. The must-see places are Frederikshavn Kirke, Bangsbo Museum and Pikkerbakken.

57.4407° N, 10.5366° EPop. 24,103

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Within 30 km144 places
Within 50 km212
Must-see69
Notable182
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Frederikshavn Kirke, church near Frederikshavn
Must-see

Frederikshavn Kirke

Church · 1 km

Bangsbo Museum, museum near Frederikshavn
Must-see

Bangsbo Museum

Museum · 4 km

Pikkerbakken, viewpoint near Frederikshavn
Must-see

Pikkerbakken

Viewpoint · 4 km

Places near Frederikshavn by type

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One day from Frederikshavn

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:54 pm

66 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 Frederikshavn
  2. Hirsholmriver spot · 1 hrs
  3. Knivholtheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Hørby Kirkechurch · 30 min
  5. Sæby Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Pikkerbakkenviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Frederikshavn
Today’s loopFrederikshavnStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Frederikshavn?

Frederikshavn Kirke (church, about 1 km), Bangsbo Museum (museum, about 4 km), Pikkerbakken (viewpoint, about 4 km), Flade Kirke (church, about 6 km), Hirsholm (river spot, about 9 km), Hirsholm Fyr (attraction, about 9 km).

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

212 places on Spotwander: 114 forts & heritage, 56 churches, 9 other attractions, 8 museums, 8 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Frederikshavn?

Nordre Skanse, about 1 km by road; Knivholt (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Frederikshavn?

Frederikshavn Kirke, about 1 km by road; Abildgård Kirke (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Frederikshavn?

Start in Frederikshavn, visit Hirsholm, then Knivholt, then Hørby Kirke, then Sæby Museum, then Pikkerbakken, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.