Nakkehoved FyrSøborg KirkeEsrum AbbeyNationalpark Kongernes NordsjællandVäsby Strandmarks NaturreservatGurre Kirke
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Gilleleje

Gilleleje is a town in Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark of about 5,799 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit: 26 forts & heritage, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 churches. The must-see places are Nakkehoved Fyr, Munkeruphus and Søborg Kirke.

56.1220° N, 12.3106° EPop. 5,799

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Within 30 km36 places
Within 50 km58
Must-see224
Notable14
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Nakkehoved Fyr, beach near Gilleleje
Must-see

Nakkehoved Fyr

Beach · 3 km

Munkeruphus, museum near Gilleleje
Must-see

Munkeruphus

Museum · 5 km

Søborg Kirke, church near Gilleleje
Must-see

Søborg Kirke

Church · 5 km

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One day from Gilleleje

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:54 pm

76 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 Gilleleje
  2. Munkeruphusmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Väsby Strandmarks Naturreservatnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Esrum Abbeymuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjællandnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Søborg Kirkechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Gilleleje
Today’s loopGillelejeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gilleleje?

Nakkehoved Fyr (beach, about 3 km), Munkeruphus (museum, about 5 km), Søborg Kirke (church, about 5 km), Esrum Abbey (museum, about 12 km), Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland (nature spot, about 18 km), Gilleleje Kirke (church, about 1 km).

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

58 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 churches, 1 park, 6 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Gilleleje?

Gamle Svends' Høie, about 2 km by road; Kæmpehøien (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Gilleleje?

Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland, about 18 km by road; Väsby Strandmarks Naturreservat (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gilleleje?

Start in Gilleleje, visit Munkeruphus, then Väsby Strandmarks Naturreservat, then Esrum Abbey, then Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland, then Søborg Kirke, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.