North Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Hals

Hals is a town in North Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 2,388 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit — 94 forts & heritage, 47 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 museums. The must-see places are Hals Kirke (1 km), Lille Vildmose Naturreservat (23 km) and Lindenborg (24 km).

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Hals, Denmark
Hals, North Denmark Region district, Denmark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hals at a glance

Location
North Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 2,388
Coordinates
56.9961° N, 10.3081° E
Places within 50 km
170 (22 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Hals

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hals: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Hals

  • Ny Høstemark · fort · North Denmark Region · ~10 km
  • Kildeparken · park · North Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Rugtved · fort · North Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Hammer Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Bejsebakke · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Hals Barre · beach · ~11 km
  • Ulsted Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~11 km
  • Aalborg Zoo · church · North Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Lindholm Høje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Mulbjerge · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~13 km
  • Øster Hassing Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~13 km
  • Stengran · fort · North Denmark Region · ~14 km

Things to see near Hals, by type

Forts & heritage near Hals

107 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hals. The closest is Hou Batteri (10 km); the best-known is Lindenborg (24 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Lindenborg · fort · North Denmark Region · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Hou Batteri · fort · North Denmark Region · ~10 km
  • Ny Høstemark · fort · North Denmark Region · ~10 km
  • Rugtved · fort · North Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Lindholm Høje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Stengran · fort · North Denmark Region · ~14 km

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Churches near Hals

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

  • Hals Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~0 km · Must-see
  • Øster Hurup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Mou Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~8 km
  • Hou Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~9 km
  • Gåser Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~10 km
  • Hammer Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hals

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hals. The closest is Lille Vildmose (16 km); the best-known is Lille Vildmose Naturreservat (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Hals

9 museums within 100 km of Hals. The closest is Lille Vildmosecentret (16 km); the best-known is Franciscan Monastery Museum (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hals

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hals. The closest is Mulbjerge (13 km); the best-known is Bejsebakke (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bejsebakke · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Mulbjerge · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~13 km
  • Hvilehøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~27 km
  • Knøsen · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~28 km
  • Bavnehøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~29 km
  • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see

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Parks near Hals

6 parks within 100 km of Hals. The closest is Bundgaardsparken (25 km); the best-known is Østre Anlæg (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Hals

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hals
  2. 1 km Hals Kirke · church, North Denmark Region
  3. 4 km Egense Forfyr · river spot
  4. 24 km Øster Hurup Kirke · church, North Denmark Region
  5. 6 km Lille Vildmose Naturreservat · nature spot, North Denmark Region
  6. 17 km Lindenborg · heritage site, North Denmark Region
  7. 24 km Back to Hals

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From travellers near Hals

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How to reach Hals

    All places near Hals by distance

    Within 15 km of Hals

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Vejlen · lake · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Nørlund · fort · North Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Mariager Saltcenter · museum · North Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Mariager Klosterkirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Vrejlev Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Oxholm · fort · North Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Sebber Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Vesterø Søndre Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Pikkerbakken · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Brovst Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Flade Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Bangsbo Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Bratskov · fort · North Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Børglum Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Borremosefæstningen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Frederikshavn Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Aars Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Års-stenen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Læsø · river spot · North Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Janum Kjøt · attraction · North Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Hevringholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Løkken Miniby · park · North Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Løkken Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Vendsyssel Kunstmuseum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Løkken Redningshus · museum · North Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Sanct Catharinæ Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Olai Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Hans Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Lerup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Rubjerg Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Hirsholm · river spot · North Denmark Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Hirsholm Fyr · attraction · North Denmark Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Bønnerup Strand · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Dronningborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse · attraction · North Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Skallerup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Løvenholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Odden · fort · North Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Randers Regnskov · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~78 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hals by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage94107Hou Batteri (10 km)
    Churches4771Hals Kirke (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens613Lille Vildmose (16 km)
    Museums59Lille Vildmosecentret (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints58Mulbjerge (13 km)
    Other attractions37Hundslund Priory (22 km)
    Parks56Bundgaardsparken (25 km)
    Beaches & coast25Hals Barre (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Egense Forfyr (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Birkesø (18 km)

    Hals: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hals?

    Hals Kirke (church, about 1 km), Lille Vildmose Naturreservat (nature spot, about 23 km), Lindenborg (heritage site, about 24 km), Egense Forfyr (river spot, about 4 km), Øster Hurup Kirke (church, about 27 km), Mou Kirke (church, about 8 km).

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

    170 places on Spotwander: 94 forts & heritage, 47 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hals?

    Hou Batteri, about 10 km by road; Ny Høstemark (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hals?

    Hals Kirke, about 1 km by road; Mou Kirke (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hals?

    Lille Vildmose, about 16 km by road; Kongstedlund Sight View (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hals?

    Start in Hals, visit Hals Kirke, then Egense Forfyr, then Øster Hurup Kirke, then Lille Vildmose Naturreservat, then Lindenborg, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hals?

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

    Towns near Hals

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