Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Hammel

Hammel is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 6,138 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 86 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Sporup Kirke (5 km), Skivholme Kirke (12 km) and Wedelslund (12 km).

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

Hammel at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 6,138
Coordinates
56.2576° N, 9.8632° E
Places within 50 km
186 (64 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 Hammel

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

  • Frijsendal · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Sall Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Søbygård Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Søby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Hasle Bakker · park · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Dover Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Rud Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Klovhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Søbygaard · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Stohøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Brunhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km

Things to see near Hammel, by type

Forts & heritage near Hammel

105 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hammel. The closest is Skaghøi (1 km); the best-known is Wedelslund (12 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Wedelslund · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Skaghøi · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km
  • Frijsenborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Frijsendal · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Klovhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Søbygaard · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km

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Churches near Hammel

63 churches within 100 km of Hammel. The closest is Hammel Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Sporup Kirke (5 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Sporup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Skivholme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Hammel Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~0 km
  • Ørum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Voldby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Brabrand Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~24 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hammel

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hammel. The closest is Sorring Loddenhøj (12 km); the best-known is Lysnet (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Sorring Loddenhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
  • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Store Troldhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hammel

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hammel. The closest is Geding-Kasted Mose (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Geding-Kasted Mose · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Randers Regnskov · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Marselisborg Dyrehave · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~33 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Hammel

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hammel. The closest is Den Permanente Badeanstalt (31 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Hammel

10 museums within 100 km of Hammel. The closest is Jysk Automobilmuseum (10 km); the best-known is Museum Silkeborg (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Hammel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hammel
  2. 5 km Sporup Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  3. 10 km Wedelslund · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  4. 5 km Skivholme Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  5. 12 km Geding-Kasted Mose · nature spot, Central Denmark Region
  6. 25 km Lysnet · viewpoint, Central Denmark Region
  7. 18 km Back to Hammel

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From travellers near Hammel

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How to reach Hammel

    All places near Hammel by distance

    Within 15 km of Hammel

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Tyrrestrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Stabelhøie · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Tamdrup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Trehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Agri Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Løvenholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Blakshøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Karup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Ellemandsbjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Mariager Klosterkirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Mariager Saltcenter · museum · North Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Hevringholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Boller Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Horsens Fjord · beach · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Nationalpark Mols Bjerge · sanctuary · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Skandinavisk Dyrepark · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Fregatten Jylland · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Heart · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Ree Park · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Nordby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Ørslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Herning Museum · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Jernhatten · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Munkholm Zoo Djursland · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Nørlund · fort · North Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Rind Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Givskud Zoo - Zootopia · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Hjelm · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Bønnerup Strand · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Borremosefæstningen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Samsø · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Glatved Beach · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Hover Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Stubber Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Stavns Fjord · beach · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Dyret · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Grenaa Beach · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Albuen Strand · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Rebild National Park · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~80 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hammel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage86105Skaghøi (1 km)
    Churches5363Hammel Kirke (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1018Sorring Loddenhøj (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens616Geding-Kasted Mose (20 km)
    Beaches & coast615Den Permanente Badeanstalt (31 km)
    Museums710Jysk Automobilmuseum (10 km)
    Parks77Hasle Bakker (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Søbygård Sø (4 km)
    Treks33Trækstien Pramdragerstien (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Hjelm (75 km)
    Caves22Grævlingehulen (2 km)
    Temples12Sky Tower (31 km)
    Other attractions11Sorring-tårnet (12 km)

    Hammel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hammel?

    Sporup Kirke (church, about 5 km), Skivholme Kirke (church, about 12 km), Wedelslund (heritage site, about 12 km), Lysnet (viewpoint, about 18 km), Geding-Kasted Mose (nature spot, about 20 km), Hammel Kirke (church, about 1 km).

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

    186 places on Spotwander: 86 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hammel?

    Skaghøi, about 1 km by road; Frijsenborg (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hammel?

    Hammel Kirke, about 1 km by road; Voldby Kirke (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hammel?

    Sorring Loddenhøj, about 12 km by road; Store Troldhøj (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hammel?

    Start in Hammel, visit Sporup Kirke, then Wedelslund, then Skivholme Kirke, then Geding-Kasted Mose, then Lysnet, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hammel?

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

    Towns near Hammel

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