Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Galten

Galten is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 4,895 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 69 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Wedelslund (2 km), Skivholme Kirke (6 km) and Sporup Kirke (12 km).

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Galten, Denmark
Galten, Central Denmark Region district, Denmark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Galten at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 4,895
Coordinates
56.1590° N, 9.9169° E
Places within 50 km
186 (72 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Galten

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

  • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Øm Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Viby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Langenæsparken · park · Central Denmark Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Holme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • The Old Town, Aarhus · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Galten Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km
  • Sankt Lukas Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • ARoS Art Museum · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Sky Tower · temple · Central Denmark Region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Mølleparken · park · Central Denmark Region · ~22 km · Must-see

Things to see near Galten, by type

Forts & heritage near Galten

85 forts & heritage within 100 km of Galten. The closest is Wedelslund (2 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Wedelslund · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Alken Enge · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Øm Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Marselisborg Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Olufs Kirkegård · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Vilhelmsborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see

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Churches near Galten

65 churches within 100 km of Galten. The closest is Galten Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Skivholme Kirke (6 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Skivholme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Sporup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Dover Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Brabrand Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Åbyhøj Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Hasle Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Galten

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Galten. The closest is Næshøj (6 km); the best-known is Himmelbjerget (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Ejer Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Møllehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Næshøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Galten

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Galten. The closest is Geding-Kasted Mose (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Geding-Kasted Mose · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Marselisborg Dyrehave · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Randers Regnskov · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~47 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Galten

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Galten. The closest is Ballehage Strand (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Galten

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Galten. The closest is Tåstrup Sø (6 km); the best-known is Solbjerg Sø (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Solbjerg Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Tåstrup Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
  • Lading Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
  • Ravnsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
  • Stormose · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
  • Årslev Engsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km

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A one-day trip from Galten

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Galten
  2. 2 km Wedelslund · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  3. 10 km Sporup Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  4. 12 km Skivholme Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  5. 12 km Brabrand Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  6. 23 km Dover Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  7. 13 km Back to Galten

Plan a longer trip from Galten — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Galten

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    All places near Galten by distance

    Within 15 km of Galten

    • Skovby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km
    • Skjørring Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
    • Sjelle Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
    • Storring Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
    • Lodnehøie · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Tåstrup Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Svinbohøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Stjær Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Næshøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Metteshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Veng Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Sophiendal · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Framlev Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Ravnhøi · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Bjørnebjerge · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Lushøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Harlev Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Lyngballegaard · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Borum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Borum Eshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Låsby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Lyngbygård · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Lading Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Tisballehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Trehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Ravnsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Lyngby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Lading Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Vindhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Stenhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Dallerup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Adslev Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Sorring Loddenhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Sorring-tårnet · attraction · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Kalbygård · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Røgen Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Storehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Stormose · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Voldby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Mesing Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Sortebrødre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Nordby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Nationalpark Mols Bjerge · sanctuary · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Løvenholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Fregatten Jylland · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Karup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Skandinavisk Dyrepark · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Hevringholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Ree Park · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Givskud Zoo - Zootopia · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Samsø · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Dyret · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Stagsevold · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Hover Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Stavns Fjord · beach · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Mariager Klosterkirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Jernhatten · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Albuen Strand · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Hjelm · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Mariager Saltcenter · museum · North Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Heart · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Munkholm Zoo Djursland · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Vesborg Fyr · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Herning Museum · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Rind Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Æbelø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Glatved Beach · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Grenaa Beach · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Troldborg Ring · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Bønnerup Strand · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Ørslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Den Tapre Landsoldat · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Bogense Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Østerstrand · beach · ~83 km · Must-see
    • LEGO House · temple · Region of Southern Denmark · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Jyllands Park Zoo · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Harridslevgaard Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Stubber Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Nørlund · fort · North Denmark Region · ~88 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Galten by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6985Wedelslund (2 km)
    Churches5365Galten Kirke (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1521Næshøj (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens716Geding-Kasted Mose (17 km)
    Beaches & coast716Ballehage Strand (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1313Tåstrup Sø (6 km)
    Museums712Jysk Automobilmuseum (16 km)
    Parks88Brabrand Søpark (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Samsø (66 km)
    Treks22Pilbrodalen (17 km)
    Temples12Sky Tower (22 km)
    Other attractions12Sorring-tårnet (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Brabrand Ulu Moské (14 km)
    Caves11Grævlingehulen (13 km)

    Galten: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Galten?

    Wedelslund (heritage site, about 2 km), Skivholme Kirke (church, about 6 km), Sporup Kirke (church, about 12 km), Dover Kirke (church, about 13 km), Brabrand Kirke (church, about 14 km), Alken Enge (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    186 places on Spotwander: 69 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Galten?

    Wedelslund, about 2 km by road; Lodnehøie (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Galten?

    Galten Kirke, about 1 km by road; Skovby Kirke (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Galten?

    Næshøj, about 6 km by road; Bjørnebjerge (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Galten?

    Start in Galten, visit Wedelslund, then Sporup Kirke, then Skivholme Kirke, then Brabrand Kirke, then Dover Kirke, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Galten?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Galten

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