Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Grenaa

Grenaa is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 14,317 people. Within 50 km by road there are 174 places to visit — 113 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Fornæs Fyr (7 km), Grenaa Beach (11 km) and Munkholm Zoo Djursland (15 km).

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

Grenaa at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 14,317
Coordinates
56.4158° N, 10.8782° E
Places within 50 km
174 (21 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

Top places to visit near Grenaa

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

122 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grenaa. The closest is Rolsehøj (3 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Rolsehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Hessel Gods · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Gydshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Gryden · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Vester Gydshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Meelsækken · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km

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Churches near Grenaa

53 churches within 100 km of Grenaa. The closest is Grenaa Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Grenaa

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Grenaa. The closest is Kattegatcentret (4 km); the best-known is Munkholm Zoo Djursland (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Grenaa

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Grenaa. The closest is Fornæs Fyr (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Grenaa

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Grenaa. The closest is Rimsø-stenen (11 km); the best-known is Jernhatten (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Jernhatten · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Rimsø-stenen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
  • Agri Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Blak · viewpoint · ~25 km
  • Ellemandsbjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see

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Museums near Grenaa

8 museums within 100 km of Grenaa. The closest is Baunhøj Mølle (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Grenaa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Grenaa
  2. 7 km Fornæs Fyr · beach, Central Denmark Region
  3. 16 km Grenaa Beach · beach, Central Denmark Region
  4. 5 km Glatved Beach · beach, Central Denmark Region
  5. 7 km Munkholm Zoo Djursland · nature spot, Central Denmark Region
  6. 10 km Skandinavisk Dyrepark · nature spot, Central Denmark Region
  7. 19 km Back to Grenaa

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How to reach Grenaa

    All places near Grenaa by distance

    Within 15 km of Grenaa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grenaa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage113122Rolsehøj (3 km)
    Churches3353Grenaa Kirke (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens817Kattegatcentret (4 km)
    Beaches & coast613Fornæs Fyr (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints510Rimsø-stenen (11 km)
    Museums28Baunhøj Mølle (1 km)
    Parks07Vennelystparken (62 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Kolindsund (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Hjelm (40 km)
    Treks02Anemoneruten - Riis Skov (60 km)
    Caves11Nerd Taps (1 km)
    Other attractions11Historiske Kalkbrændeovne (17 km)
    Temples01Sky Tower (65 km)

    Grenaa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grenaa?

    Fornæs Fyr (beach, about 7 km), Grenaa Beach (beach, about 11 km), Munkholm Zoo Djursland (nature spot, about 15 km), Glatved Beach (beach, about 16 km), Skandinavisk Dyrepark (nature spot, about 19 km), Bønnerup Strand (beach, about 20 km).

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

    174 places on Spotwander: 113 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 beaches & coast, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Grenaa?

    Rolsehøj, about 3 km by road; Hessel Gods (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Grenaa?

    Grenaa Kirke, about 1 km by road; Simon Peters Kirke (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Grenaa?

    Kattegatcentret, about 4 km by road; Cliffs of Sangstrup (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grenaa?

    Start in Grenaa, visit Fornæs Fyr, then Grenaa Beach, then Glatved Beach, then Munkholm Zoo Djursland, then Skandinavisk Dyrepark, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grenaa?

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

    Towns near Grenaa

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