Region Zealand district, Denmark

Places to visit near Gørlev

Gørlev is a town in Region Zealand district, Denmark, home to about 2,269 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit — 11 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 3 museums and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Reersø Kirke (9 km), Nørager (11 km) and Buerup Kirke (12 km).

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Gørlev, Denmark
Gørlev, Region Zealand district, Denmark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gørlev at a glance

Location
Region Zealand district, Denmark
Population
about 2,269
Coordinates
55.5393° N, 11.2271° E
Places within 50 km
34 (34 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Gørlev

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gørlev: 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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Things to see near Gørlev, by type

Forts & heritage near Gørlev

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gørlev. The closest is Nørager (11 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Nørager · fort · Region Zealand · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Lerchenborg · fort · Region Zealand · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Trelleborg · fort · Region Zealand · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Tersløsegaard · fort · Region Zealand · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Løvenborg · fort · Region Zealand · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Vognserup · fort · Region Zealand · ~35 km · Must-see

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Churches near Gørlev

38 churches within 100 km of Gørlev. The closest is Reersø Kirke (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Gørlev

14 museums within 100 km of Gørlev. The closest is Nørre Jernløse Mølle (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Gørlev

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Gørlev. The closest is Kalundborg Fjord (29 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Kalundborg Fjord · beach · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Sprogø Fyr · beach · Region Zealand · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Knudshoved Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Nyborg Slot · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Korshavn · beach · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Hou Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~59 km · Must-see

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Gørlev

12 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Gørlev. The closest is Sejerø (49 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Sejerø · river spot · Region Zealand · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Glænø · river spot · Region Zealand · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Orø · river spot · Region Zealand · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Enø · river spot · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Samsø · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Thurø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~81 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gørlev

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gørlev. The closest is Vejrhøj (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Vejrhøj · viewpoint · Region Zealand · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Gyldenløveshøj · viewpoint · Region Zealand · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Munkebakken · viewpoint · Region Zealand · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Dyret · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
  • Herstedhøje · viewpoint · Capital Region of Denmark · ~92 km · Must-see
  • Frøbjerg Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~92 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Gørlev

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gørlev
  2. 9 km Reersø Kirke · church, Region Zealand
  3. 18 km Lerchenborg · heritage site, Region Zealand
  4. 22 km Buerup Kirke · church, Region Zealand
  5. 2 km Nørager · heritage site, Region Zealand
  6. 5 km Ruds Vedby Kirke · church, Region Zealand
  7. 12 km Back to Gørlev

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From travellers near Gørlev

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How to reach Gørlev

    All places near Gørlev by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Vor Frue Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Aastrup · fort · Region Zealand · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Nyborg Slot · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Sejerø · river spot · Region Zealand · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Holsteinborg Gods · fort · Region Zealand · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Korshavn · beach · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Holckenhavn · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Gyldenløveshøj · viewpoint · Region Zealand · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Ravnstrup Sø · sanctuary · Region Zealand · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Glænø · river spot · Region Zealand · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Ulriksholm · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Orø · river spot · Region Zealand · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Ledreborg · fort · Region Zealand · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Hou Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Zoopark · sanctuary · Region Zealand · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Nationalpark Skjoldungernes Land · sanctuary · Region Zealand · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Næstved Automobilmuseum · museum · Region Zealand · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Tuesens Badstue · fort · Region Zealand · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Munkebakken · viewpoint · Region Zealand · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Davinde Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Vesborg Fyr · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Enø · river spot · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Steensgaard · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Svanholm · fort · Capital Region of Denmark · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Cultural Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Dyret · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Krogstrup Kirke · church · Capital Region of Denmark · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Stavns Fjord · beach · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Samsø · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Møntnergaarden · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Roskilde Cathedral · church · Region Zealand · ~69 km · Must-see
    • H. C. Andersens Hus · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~69 km · Must-see
    • The Danish Railway Museum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Saint Canute's Cathedral · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Nonnebakken · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Gråbrødre Kloster · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Galleri Galschiøt · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Odense Zoo · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Borgring · fort · Region Zealand · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Roskilde Fjord · beach · Capital Region of Denmark · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Bramstrup · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Eskilsø Klosterruin · fort · Capital Region of Denmark · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Ringe Museum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Ringe Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Bolbro Bevægelsespark · park · Region of Southern Denmark · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Svinø Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Draaby Kirke · church · Capital Region of Denmark · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Tureby Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Jægerspris Castle · fort · Capital Region of Denmark · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Odinstårnet (model) · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~73 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gørlev by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1143Nørager (11 km)
    Churches1038Reersø Kirke (9 km)
    Museums314Nørre Jernløse Mølle (35 km)
    Beaches & coast512Kalundborg Fjord (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves212Sejerø (49 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints28Vejrhøj (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Ravnstrup Sø (50 km)
    Other attractions02Glavendrupstenen (74 km)
    Parks01Bolbro Bevægelsespark (73 km)
    Treks01Naturstien I Hedeland (76 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Nusrat Jahan Mosque (100 km)

    Gørlev: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gørlev?

    Reersø Kirke (church, about 9 km), Nørager (heritage site, about 11 km), Buerup Kirke (church, about 12 km), Ruds Vedby Kirke (church, about 12 km), Lerchenborg (heritage site, about 20 km), Trelleborg (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

    34 places on Spotwander: 11 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 3 museums, 5 beaches & coast, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gørlev?

    Nørager, about 11 km by road; Lerchenborg (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gørlev?

    Reersø Kirke, about 9 km by road; Buerup Kirke (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Gørlev?

    Nørre Jernløse Mølle, about 35 km by road; Ringsted Radiomuseum (46 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gørlev?

    Start in Gørlev, visit Reersø Kirke, then Lerchenborg, then Buerup Kirke, then Nørager, then Ruds Vedby Kirke, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gørlev?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Gørlev

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