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).

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.
- Reersø KirkeChurches · Region ZealandMust-see
- NøragerForts · Region ZealandMust-see
- Buerup KirkeChurches · Region ZealandMust-see
- Ruds Vedby KirkeChurches · Region ZealandMust-see
- LerchenborgForts · Region ZealandMust-see
- TrelleborgForts · Region ZealandMust-see
- TersløsegaardForts · Region ZealandMust-see
- Bregninge KirkeChurches · Region ZealandMust-see
- Antvorskov KirkeChurches · Region ZealandMust-see
- Bromme KirkeChurches · Region ZealandMust-see
- Undløse KirkeChurches · Region ZealandMust-see
- Kalundborg FjordBeachesMust-see
More places near Gørlev
- Bjernede Church · church · Region Zealand · ~33 km · Must-see
- Løvenborg · fort · Region Zealand · ~35 km · Must-see
- Vognserup · fort · Region Zealand · ~35 km · Must-see
- Sprogø Fyr · beach · Region Zealand · ~35 km · Must-see
- Nørre Jernløse Mølle · museum · Region Zealand · ~35 km · Must-see
- Vejrhøj · viewpoint · Region Zealand · ~38 km · Must-see
- Næsbyholm · fort · Region Zealand · ~38 km · Must-see
- Hagested Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~42 km · Must-see
- Hverringe · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~42 km · Must-see
- Knudshoved Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~46 km · Must-see
- Ringsted Radiomuseum · museum · Region Zealand · ~46 km · Must-see
- Malergården · museum · Region Zealand · ~47 km · Must-see
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
Churches near Gørlev
38 churches within 100 km of Gørlev. The closest is Reersø Kirke (9 km). Best time: year-round.
- Reersø Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~9 km · Must-see
- Buerup Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~12 km · Must-see
- Ruds Vedby Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~12 km · Must-see
- Bregninge Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~21 km · Must-see
- Antvorskov Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~23 km · Must-see
- Bromme Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~24 km · Must-see
Museums near Gørlev
14 museums within 100 km of Gørlev. The closest is Nørre Jernløse Mølle (35 km). Best time: year-round.
- Nørre Jernløse Mølle · museum · Region Zealand · ~35 km · Must-see
- Ringsted Radiomuseum · museum · Region Zealand · ~46 km · Must-see
- Malergården · museum · Region Zealand · ~47 km · Must-see
- Næstved Automobilmuseum · museum · Region Zealand · ~60 km · Must-see
- Møntnergaarden · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~69 km · Must-see
- H. C. Andersens Hus · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~69 km · Must-see
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
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
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
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.
- Start in Gørlev
- 9 km Reersø Kirke · church, Region Zealand
- 18 km Lerchenborg · heritage site, Region Zealand
- 22 km Buerup Kirke · church, Region Zealand
- 2 km Nørager · heritage site, Region Zealand
- 5 km Ruds Vedby Kirke · church, Region Zealand
- 12 km Back to Gørlev
Plan a longer trip from Gørlev — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Gørlev
No traveller has reported from around Gørlev yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
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)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 11 | 43 | Nørager (11 km) |
| Churches | 10 | 38 | Reersø Kirke (9 km) |
| Museums | 3 | 14 | Nørre Jernløse Mølle (35 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 5 | 12 | Kalundborg Fjord (29 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 2 | 12 | Sejerø (49 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 2 | 8 | Vejrhøj (38 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 1 | 5 | Ravnstrup Sø (50 km) |
| Other attractions | 0 | 2 | Glavendrupstenen (74 km) |
| Parks | 0 | 1 | Bolbro Bevægelsespark (73 km) |
| Treks | 0 | 1 | Naturstien I Hedeland (76 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 0 | 1 | Nusrat 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.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gørlev’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Gørlev on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.