Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Hadsten

Hadsten is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 7,020 people. Within 50 km by road there are 204 places to visit — 83 forts & heritage, 70 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Rud Kirke (8 km), Lysnet (9 km) and Clausholm (12 km).

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

Hadsten at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 7,020
Coordinates
56.3282° N, 10.0493° E
Places within 50 km
204 (70 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 Hadsten

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hadsten: 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 Hadsten, by type

Forts & heritage near Hadsten

96 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hadsten. The closest is Lille Tinghøj (1 km); the best-known is Clausholm (12 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Clausholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Dronningborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Lille Tinghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km
  • Tinghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km
  • Kollerup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km
  • Klosterstuen · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km

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Churches near Hadsten

82 churches within 100 km of Hadsten. The closest is Sankt Pauls Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Rud Kirke (8 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Rud Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Ørum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Essenbæk Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Skivholme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Pauls Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~0 km
  • Sporup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~22 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hadsten

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hadsten. The closest is Lysnet (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Todbjerg Tårnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
  • Agri Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Ellemandsbjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~47 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hadsten

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hadsten. 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
  • Randers Regnskov · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Marselisborg Dyrehave · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~36 km · Must-see

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Museums near Hadsten

14 museums within 100 km of Hadsten. The closest is Modelbane Europa (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Hadsten

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hadsten. The closest is Bellevue Strand (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Hadsten

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hadsten
  2. 9 km Lysnet · viewpoint, Central Denmark Region
  3. 4 km Ørum Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  4. 17 km Clausholm · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  5. 5 km Rud Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  6. 21 km Geding-Kasted Mose · nature spot, Central Denmark Region
  7. 17 km Back to Hadsten

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From travellers near Hadsten

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How to reach Hadsten

    All places near Hadsten by distance

    Within 15 km of Hadsten

    • Bremhøi · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
    • Kohøi · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
    • Hadbjerg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
    • Favrskov · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
    • Bohøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
    • Lerbjerg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
    • Lyngå Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Tvillinghøiene · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Vissing Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Vitten Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Ødum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Haldum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Haraldslund · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Stobdruphøie · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Storhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Sølhøi · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Spørring Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Ølst Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Melhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Grundfør Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Bidstrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Nissehulen · cave · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Ringelhøi · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Tinghøjene · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Skjød Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Voldum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Laurbjerg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Granslev Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Halling Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Foldby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Værum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Hjulsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Haslund Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Årslev Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Søften Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Lynghøi · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Skader Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Mejlby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Løjstrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Trige Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Fregatten Jylland · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Ejer Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ovsted Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Møllehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Sortebrødre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ree Park · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Munkholm Zoo Djursland · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Jernhatten · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Bønnerup Strand · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Tyrrestrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Blakshøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Glatved Beach · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Hjelm · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Grenaa Beach · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Nordby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Tamdrup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Horsens Fjord · beach · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Nørlund · fort · North Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Øster Hurup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Karup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Boller Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Fornæs Fyr · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Rebild National Park · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Lille Vildmose Naturreservat · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Borremosefæstningen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Ørslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Lille Blåkilde · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Samsø · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Stavns Fjord · beach · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Års-stenen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Aars Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Dyret · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Lindenborg · fort · North Denmark Region · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Heart · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Vesborg Fyr · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Herning Museum · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Stubber Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Givskud Zoo - Zootopia · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Rind Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~91 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hadsten by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage8396Lille Tinghøj (1 km)
    Churches7082Sankt Pauls Kirke (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints815Lysnet (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens915Geding-Kasted Mose (17 km)
    Museums1114Modelbane Europa (1 km)
    Beaches & coast613Bellevue Strand (25 km)
    Parks710Hasle Bakker (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Hjulsø (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Hjelm (64 km)
    Treks22Anemoneruten - Riis Skov (25 km)
    Other attractions22Niels Ebbesen (18 km)
    Temples11Sky Tower (29 km)
    Caves11Nissehulen (10 km)

    Hadsten: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hadsten?

    Rud Kirke (church, about 8 km), Lysnet (viewpoint, about 9 km), Clausholm (heritage site, about 12 km), Ørum Kirke (church, about 13 km), Geding-Kasted Mose (nature spot, about 17 km), Essenbæk Kirke (church, about 17 km).

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

    204 places on Spotwander: 83 forts & heritage, 70 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hadsten?

    Lille Tinghøj, about 1 km by road; Tinghøj (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hadsten?

    Sankt Pauls Kirke, about 1 km by road; Over Hadsten Kirke (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hadsten?

    Lysnet, about 9 km by road; Todbjerg Tårnet (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hadsten?

    Start in Hadsten, visit Lysnet, then Ørum Kirke, then Clausholm, then Rud Kirke, then Geding-Kasted Mose, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hadsten?

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

    Towns near Hadsten

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