Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark

Places to visit near Hundested

Hundested is a town in Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark, home to about 8,615 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit — 17 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Skoven Kirke (11 km), Dronningholm Slotsruin (16 km) and Jægerspris Castle (18 km).

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

Hundested at a glance

Location
Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark
Population
about 8,615
Coordinates
55.9640° N, 11.8504° E
Places within 50 km
40 (29 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

Top places to visit near Hundested

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

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hundested. The closest is Hundested Skanse (1 km); the best-known is Dronningholm Slotsruin (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Hundested

36 churches within 100 km of Hundested. The closest is Lynæs Kirke (2 km); the best-known is Skoven Kirke (11 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Skoven Kirke · church · Capital Region of Denmark · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Draaby Kirke · church · Capital Region of Denmark · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Lynæs Kirke · church · Capital Region of Denmark · ~2 km
  • Krogstrup Kirke · church · Capital Region of Denmark · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Hagested Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Jyllinge Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~36 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hundested

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hundested. The closest is Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Hundested

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hundested. The closest is Spodsbjerg Fyr (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Hundested

17 museums within 100 km of Hundested. The closest is Knud Rasmussens Hus (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Hundested

14 parks within 100 km of Hundested. The closest is Jægersborg Dyrehave (61 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Hundested

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hundested
  2. 11 km Skoven Kirke · church, Capital Region of Denmark
  3. 7 km Jægerspris Castle · heritage site, Capital Region of Denmark
  4. 2 km Draaby Kirke · church, Capital Region of Denmark
  5. 19 km Dronningholm Slotsruin · heritage site, Capital Region of Denmark
  6. 7 km Asserbo Slotsruin · heritage site, Capital Region of Denmark
  7. 18 km Back to Hundested

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How to reach Hundested

    All places near Hundested by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hundested by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1770Hundested Skanse (1 km)
    Churches936Lynæs Kirke (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens220Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland (30 km)
    Beaches & coast319Spodsbjerg Fyr (2 km)
    Museums517Knud Rasmussens Hus (2 km)
    Parks014Jægersborg Dyrehave (61 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints29Spodsbjerg Klint (2 km)
    Other attractions15Lynæs Havn (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves15Orø (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Helsingør Islamisk Menighed (58 km)
    Treks01Naturstien I Hedeland (52 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Sortedams Sø (68 km)

    Hundested: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hundested?

    Skoven Kirke (church, about 11 km), Dronningholm Slotsruin (heritage site, about 16 km), Jægerspris Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), Asserbo Slotsruin (heritage site, about 18 km), Draaby Kirke (church, about 20 km), Hundested Skanse (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    40 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 beaches & coast, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hundested?

    Hundested Skanse, about 1 km by road; Lynæs Fort (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hundested?

    Lynæs Kirke, about 2 km by road; Skoven Kirke (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hundested?

    Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland, about 30 km by road; Nationalpark Skjoldungernes Land (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hundested?

    Start in Hundested, visit Skoven Kirke, then Jægerspris Castle, then Draaby Kirke, then Dronningholm Slotsruin, then Asserbo Slotsruin, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hundested?

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

    Towns near Hundested

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