Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Herning

Herning is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 44,763 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit — 61 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 10 museums and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Herning Museum (1 km), Heart (4 km) and Rind Kirke (7 km).

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

Herning at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 44,763
Coordinates
56.1362° N, 8.9766° E
Places within 50 km
128 (12 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Herning

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

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Herning. The closest is Bavnehøj (5 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Bavnehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Taulundhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
  • Bavnehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
  • Kolbenhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
  • Firhøie · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
  • Lille Tothøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km

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Churches near Herning

74 churches within 100 km of Herning. The closest is Herning Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Rind Kirke (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Herning

23 museums within 100 km of Herning. The closest is Herning Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Herning

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Herning. The closest is Tihøje (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Tihøje · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
  • Stoltenbjerg · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~67 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Herning

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Herning. The closest is Skov Olesens Plantage (11 km); the best-known is Jyllands Park Zoo (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Jyllands Park Zoo · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Skov Olesens Plantage · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
  • Givskud Zoo - Zootopia · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Skjern Enge · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Tipperne · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~72 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Herning

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Herning. The closest is Søndervig Sandskulpturfestival (67 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Herning

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Herning
  2. 1 km Herning Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  3. 4 km Heart · museum, Central Denmark Region
  4. 8 km Rind Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  5. 12 km Jyllands Park Zoo · nature spot, Central Denmark Region
  6. 14 km Herning Museum · museum, Central Denmark Region
  7. 1 km Back to Herning

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From travellers near Herning

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How to reach Herning

    All places near Herning by distance

    Within 15 km of Herning

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Tihøje · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Karup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Vinding Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Lushøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Foksmose Høj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Ørre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Jegsbjerg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Bavnehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Kroghøie · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Momhøjene · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Blåbjerg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Ilskov Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Rønhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Kirkehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Gejlhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Abildtrup Høj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Ravnhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Lille Gejlhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Gildehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Vildbjerg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Arnborg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Isenvad Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km
    • Simmelkær Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km
    • Timring Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km
    • Stevn Høj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km
    • Assing Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km
    • Lille Rishøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km
    • Store Rishøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km
    • Abildtrup Storehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km
    • Slugthøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km
    • Skurvehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~21 km
    • Fasterholt Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~21 km
    • Store Høj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~21 km
    • Bording Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~21 km
    • Skuderis Høj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~22 km
    • Tophoi · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~22 km
    • Ondhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~22 km
    • Brunshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~22 km
    • Jyndhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~22 km
    • Brunbjerg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~22 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Lønborg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Givskud Zoo - Zootopia · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Sortebrødre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Skjern Enge · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Ringkøbing Museum · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Oplevelsespark Naturkraft · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Ringkøbing Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • LEGO House · temple · Region of Southern Denmark · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Gammel Sogn Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Stadil Fjord · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Øm Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Ringkøbing Fjord · lake · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Husby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Gudumkloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Søndervig Sandskulpturfestival · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Sporup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Ørslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Dover Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Stoltenbjerg · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Flynder Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Tamdrup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Lyngvig Fyr · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Hover Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Alken Enge · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Fabjerg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Bork Vikingehavn · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Møllehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Troldborg Ring · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Ejer Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Thorstrup Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Spøttrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Ovsted Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Tipperne · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Wedelslund · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Lønne Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Bøvling Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Herning by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6181Bavnehøj (5 km)
    Churches3974Herning Kirke (1 km)
    Museums1023Herning Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints214Tihøje (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens211Skov Olesens Plantage (11 km)
    Beaches & coast011Søndervig Sandskulpturfestival (67 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs610Flensborg Sø (2 km)
    Parks29Søndre Anlæg (1 km)
    Other attractions66Jyske Bank Boxen (3 km)
    Temples02LEGO House (57 km)
    Treks02Pilbrodalen (81 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Fur (95 km)

    Herning: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Herning?

    Herning Museum (museum, about 1 km), Heart (museum, about 4 km), Rind Kirke (church, about 7 km), Jyllands Park Zoo (nature spot, about 14 km), Herning Kirke (church, about 1 km), Frilandsmuseet Herning (museum, about 1 km).

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

    128 places on Spotwander: 61 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 10 museums, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Herning?

    Bavnehøj, about 5 km by road; Taulundhøj (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Herning?

    Herning Kirke, about 1 km by road; Fredens Kirke (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Herning?

    Herning Museum, about 1 km by road; Frilandsmuseet Herning (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Herning?

    Start in Herning, visit Herning Kirke, then Heart, then Rind Kirke, then Jyllands Park Zoo, then Herning Museum, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Herning?

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

    Towns near Herning

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