Region Zealand district, Denmark

Places to visit near Holbæk

Holbæk is a town in Region Zealand district, Denmark, home to about 24,544 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 16 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 2 beaches & coast and 3 museums. The must-see places are Hagested Kirke (8 km), Nørre Jernløse Mølle (10 km) and Løvenborg (11 km).

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Holbæk, Denmark
Holbæk, Region Zealand district, Denmark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Holbæk at a glance

Location
Region Zealand district, Denmark
Population
about 24,544
Coordinates
55.7175° N, 11.7128° E
Places within 50 km
41 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Holbæk

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

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Holbæk. The closest is Løvenborg (11 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Løvenborg · fort · Region Zealand · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Vognserup · fort · Region Zealand · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Aastrup · fort · Region Zealand · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Svanholm · fort · Capital Region of Denmark · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Ledreborg · fort · Region Zealand · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Jægerspris Castle · fort · Capital Region of Denmark · ~28 km · Must-see

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Churches near Holbæk

40 churches within 100 km of Holbæk. The closest is Hagested Kirke (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Holbæk

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Holbæk. The closest is Roskilde Fjord (27 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Holbæk

17 museums within 100 km of Holbæk. The closest is Nørre Jernløse Mølle (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Holbæk

15 parks within 100 km of Holbæk. The closest is Brønshøjparken (62 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Holbæk

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Holbæk. The closest is Nationalpark Skjoldungernes Land (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Holbæk

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Holbæk
  2. 10 km Nørre Jernløse Mølle · museum, Region Zealand
  3. 4 km Løvenborg · heritage site, Region Zealand
  4. 4 km Vognserup · heritage site, Region Zealand
  5. 7 km Hagested Kirke · church, Region Zealand
  6. 16 km Orø · river spot, Region Zealand
  7. 12 km Back to Holbæk

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How to reach Holbæk

    All places near Holbæk by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Holbæk by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1666Løvenborg (11 km)
    Churches1440Hagested Kirke (8 km)
    Beaches & coast223Roskilde Fjord (27 km)
    Museums317Nørre Jernløse Mølle (10 km)
    Parks015Brønshøjparken (62 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens113Nationalpark Skjoldungernes Land (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints29Gyldenløveshøj (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves27Orø (12 km)
    Other attractions04Agnete Og Havmanden (68 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Nusrat Jahan Mosque (61 km)
    Treks11Naturstien I Hedeland (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Sortedams Sø (67 km)

    Holbæk: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Holbæk?

    Hagested Kirke (church, about 8 km), Nørre Jernløse Mølle (museum, about 10 km), Løvenborg (heritage site, about 11 km), Orø (river spot, about 12 km), Vognserup (heritage site, about 12 km), Malergården (museum, about 12 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 16 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 2 beaches & coast, 3 museums, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Holbæk?

    Løvenborg, about 11 km by road; Vognserup (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Holbæk?

    Hagested Kirke, about 8 km by road; Undløse Kirke (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Holbæk?

    Roskilde Fjord, about 27 km by road; Jersie Strand (48 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Holbæk?

    Start in Holbæk, visit Nørre Jernløse Mølle, then Løvenborg, then Vognserup, then Hagested Kirke, then Orø, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Holbæk?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Holbæk

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