Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Holstebro

Holstebro is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 32,072 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit — 111 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 9 museums and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Vinding Kirke (12 km), Tihøje (20 km) and Gudumkloster (25 km).

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

Holstebro at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 32,072
Coordinates
56.3601° N, 8.6161° E
Places within 50 km
181 (22 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 Holstebro

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

  • Gaardhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Bredhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Tvillinghøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Vandkraftsøen · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Gudumkloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Bredhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Fladhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Langemette · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Hjattenhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Danehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Stubber Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Tvis Abbey · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km

Things to see near Holstebro, by type

Forts & heritage near Holstebro

122 forts & heritage within 100 km of Holstebro. The closest is Blankhøje (3 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Blankhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Gaardhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Bredhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Tvillinghøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Gudumkloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Fladhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km

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Churches near Holstebro

55 churches within 100 km of Holstebro. The closest is Holstebro Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Vinding Kirke (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Holstebro

14 museums within 100 km of Holstebro. The closest is Holstebro Kunstmuseum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Holstebro

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Holstebro. The closest is Bredhøj (5 km); the best-known is Tihøje (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Tihøje · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Bredhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Bovbjerg Fyr · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Ashøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Lodbjerg Fyr · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
  • Hanklit · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Holstebro

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Holstebro. The closest is Vandkraftsøen (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Holstebro

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Holstebro. The closest is Jyllands Park Zoo (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Jyllands Park Zoo · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Skjern Enge · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Tipperne · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see
  • Nationalpark Thy · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see
  • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~80 km · Must-see
  • Nordsø Akvariet · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~85 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Holstebro

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Holstebro
  2. 1 km Nørrelandskirken · church, Central Denmark Region
  3. 21 km Tihøje · viewpoint, Central Denmark Region
  4. 8 km Vinding Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  5. 11 km Holstebro Kunstmuseum · museum, Central Denmark Region
  6. 1 km Holstebro Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  7. 0 km Back to Holstebro

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From travellers near Holstebro

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How to reach Holstebro

    All places near Holstebro by distance

    Within 15 km of Holstebro

    • Tvis Mølle · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Mejrup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Nørre Felding Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Møgelhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Ringshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Store Torp · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Sir Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Naur Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Sir Bavnehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Huskahøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Vestager Høj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Helsager Høj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Stenvej Høje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Tvis Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Grønbæk · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Høgsbjerg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Bavnehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Ausumgård · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Guldhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Nedre Ølgryde · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Hjerm Vestre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Mølvadhøie · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Volhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Pølsbjerg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Birtehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Idom Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Baunehøi · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Ravnhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Bedehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Trehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Langhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Solkjær Høje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Halehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Møllehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Rishøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Borbjerg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Vejrum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Munkhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Tohøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Brokhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Søndervig Sandskulpturfestival · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • SMK Thy · museum · North Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Harre Vig · beach · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Højriis · fort · North Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Heltborg Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Ørslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Ashøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Grinderslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Lyngvig Fyr · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Sæby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Ringkøbing Fjord · lake · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Vestervig Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Vestervig Klostermølle · attraction · North Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Sortebrødre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Lønborg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Skjern Enge · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Agger Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Mors · river spot · North Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Lodbjerg Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Lodbjerg Fyr · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Fur · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Hanklit · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Silkeborg Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Tipperne · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Museum Silkeborg · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Nationalpark Thy · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Bork Vikingehavn · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Sjørring Volde · fort · North Denmark Region · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Thisted Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Thisted Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Vitskøl Kloster · fort · North Denmark Region · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Lønne Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Vorupør Bagfyr · fort · North Denmark Region · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Nordsø Akvariet · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Blåbjerg · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Vandet Sø · lake · North Denmark Region · ~91 km · Must-see
    • Års-stenen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~92 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Holstebro by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage111122Blankhøje (3 km)
    Churches4455Holstebro Kirke (1 km)
    Museums914Holstebro Kunstmuseum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints310Bredhøj (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs69Vandkraftsøen (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Jyllands Park Zoo (40 km)
    Other attractions45Kvinde På Kærre (1 km)
    Beaches & coast14Struer Bugt (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Mors (65 km)
    Parks11Holstebro Lystanlæg (1 km)
    Caves11Mizz Bling’s Hule (1 km)
    Temples01LEGO House (96 km)

    Holstebro: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Holstebro?

    Vinding Kirke (church, about 12 km), Tihøje (viewpoint, about 20 km), Kvinde På Kærre (attraction, about 1 km), Holstebro Kirke (church, about 1 km), Nørrelandskirken (church, about 1 km), Holstebro Kunstmuseum (museum, about 1 km).

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

    181 places on Spotwander: 111 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 9 museums, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Holstebro?

    Blankhøje, about 3 km by road; Gaardhøje (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Holstebro?

    Holstebro Kirke, about 1 km by road; Nørrelandskirken (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Holstebro?

    Holstebro Kunstmuseum, about 1 km by road; Tvis Mølle (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Holstebro?

    Start in Holstebro, visit Nørrelandskirken, then Tihøje, then Vinding Kirke, then Holstebro Kunstmuseum, then Holstebro Kirke, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Holstebro?

    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 Holstebro

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