Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark

Places to visit near Herlev

Herlev is a town in Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit — 45 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 churches and 21 parks. The must-see places are Gladsaxefortet (2 km), Tinghøj Batteri (4 km) and Bagsværdfortet (5 km).

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Herlev, Denmark
Herlev, Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Herlev at a glance

Location
Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark
Coordinates
55.7237° N, 12.4400° E
Places within 50 km
139 (139 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 parks

Top places to visit near Herlev

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Herlev: 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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Forts & heritage near Herlev

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Herlev. The closest is Gladsaxefortet (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Herlev

52 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Herlev. The closest is Haveselskabets Have (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Herlev

39 churches within 100 km of Herlev. The closest is Grundtvigs Kirke (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Herlev

27 parks within 100 km of Herlev. The closest is Brønshøjparken (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Herlev

26 museums within 100 km of Herlev. The closest is The Danish Music Museum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Herlev

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Herlev. The closest is Svanemølle Strand (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Herlev

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Herlev
  2. 2 km Gladsaxefortet · heritage site, Capital Region of Denmark
  3. 2 km Bagsværdfortet · heritage site, Capital Region of Denmark
  4. 3 km Tinghøj Batteri · heritage site, Capital Region of Denmark
  5. 4 km Brønshøjparken · park, Capital Region of Denmark
  6. 8 km Oxbjerget · viewpoint, Capital Region of Denmark
  7. 5 km Back to Herlev

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How to reach Herlev

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    Within 15 km of Herlev

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Herlev by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4580Gladsaxefortet (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens952Haveselskabets Have (10 km)
    Churches2539Grundtvigs Kirke (7 km)
    Parks2127Brønshøjparken (6 km)
    Museums1326The Danish Music Museum (11 km)
    Beaches & coast1217Svanemølle Strand (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints412Oxbjerget (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Masjid al-Faruq (9 km)
    Other attractions34Agnete Og Havmanden (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Frederiksholm (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Sortedams Sø (11 km)
    Treks11Naturstien I Hedeland (24 km)

    Herlev: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Herlev?

    Gladsaxefortet (heritage site, about 2 km), Tinghøj Batteri (heritage site, about 4 km), Bagsværdfortet (heritage site, about 5 km), Oxbjerget (viewpoint, about 5 km), Brønshøjparken (park, about 6 km), Aldershvile Slotsruin (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    139 places on Spotwander: 45 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 churches, 21 parks, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Herlev?

    Gladsaxefortet, about 2 km by road; Tinghøj Batteri (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Herlev?

    Haveselskabets Have, about 10 km by road; Botanical Garden (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Herlev?

    Grundtvigs Kirke, about 7 km by road; Sankt Lukas Kirke (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Herlev?

    Start in Herlev, visit Gladsaxefortet, then Bagsværdfortet, then Tinghøj Batteri, then Brønshøjparken, then Oxbjerget, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Herlev?

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

    Towns near Herlev

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