North Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Hurup

Hurup is a town in North Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 2,769 people. Within 50 km by road there are 236 places to visit — 175 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 6 museums and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Ashøj (3 km), Heltborg Museum (3 km) and SMK Thy (6 km).

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Hurup, Denmark
Hurup, North Denmark Region district, Denmark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hurup at a glance

Location
North Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 2,769
Coordinates
56.7494° N, 8.4195° E
Places within 50 km
236 (31 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Hurup

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

  • Nationalpark Thy · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Gravenhøje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Brunhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Grønhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Gammeltofthøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Tvedhøje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Ashøjene · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Heltborg Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Kanehøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Hvil'hyv · fort · North Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Eshøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Starhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~3 km

Things to see near Hurup, by type

Forts & heritage near Hurup

184 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hurup. The closest is Baunhøj (1 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Baunhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~1 km
  • Gravenhøje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Brunhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Grønhøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Gammeltofthøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Tvedhøje · fort · North Denmark Region · ~2 km

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Churches near Hurup

38 churches within 100 km of Hurup. The closest is Hurup Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Vestervig Kirke (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Hurup

12 museums within 100 km of Hurup. The closest is Heltborg Museum (3 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Heltborg Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~3 km · Must-see
  • SMK Thy · museum · North Denmark Region · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Thinghuset · museum · North Denmark Region · ~8 km
  • Æ Beeshus · museum · North Denmark Region · ~9 km
  • Lyngs Mølle · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
  • Thisted Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~35 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hurup

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hurup. The closest is Dover Kil (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hurup

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hurup. The closest is Ashøjene (3 km); the best-known is Ashøj (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ashøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Lodbjerg Fyr · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Ashøjene · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Hanklit · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Baunehøje · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~14 km
  • Bovbjerg Fyr · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~40 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hurup

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hurup. The closest is Nationalpark Thy (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Hurup

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hurup
  2. 6 km SMK Thy · museum, North Denmark Region
  3. 5 km Heltborg Museum · museum, North Denmark Region
  4. 15 km Lodbjerg Kirke · church, North Denmark Region
  5. 6 km Vestervig Kirke · church, North Denmark Region
  6. 6 km Ashøj · viewpoint, North Denmark Region
  7. 3 km Back to Hurup

Plan a longer trip from Hurup — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Hurup

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How to reach Hurup

    All places near Hurup by distance

    Within 15 km of Hurup

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Mors · river spot · North Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Vorupør Bagfyr · fort · North Denmark Region · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Nordsø Akvariet · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Højriis · fort · North Denmark Region · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Sjørring Volde · fort · North Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Spøttrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Gudumkloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Hanklit · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Fabjerg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Ferring Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Thisted Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Thisted Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Harre Vig · beach · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Sæby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Vandet Sø · lake · North Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Bovbjerg Fyr · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Nors Sø · lake · North Denmark Region · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Flynder Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Hanstholm Vildtreservat · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Bøvling Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Fur · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Grinderslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hurup by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage175184Baunhøj (1 km)
    Churches2538Hurup Kirke (1 km)
    Museums612Heltborg Museum (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs89Dover Kil (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints67Ashøjene (3 km)
    Other attractions47Refsbøl Mølle (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Nationalpark Thy (22 km)
    Beaches & coast35Skibsted Fjord (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Lindholm (11 km)
    Parks22Anlægget (1 km)

    Hurup: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hurup?

    Ashøj (viewpoint, about 3 km), Heltborg Museum (museum, about 3 km), SMK Thy (museum, about 6 km), Vestervig Kirke (church, about 8 km), Vestervig Klostermølle (attraction, about 9 km), Lodbjerg Kirke (church, about 13 km).

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

    236 places on Spotwander: 175 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 6 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hurup?

    Baunhøj, about 1 km by road; Gravenhøje (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hurup?

    Hurup Kirke, about 1 km by road; Heltborg Kirke (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Hurup?

    Heltborg Museum, about 3 km by road; SMK Thy (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hurup?

    Start in Hurup, visit SMK Thy, then Heltborg Museum, then Lodbjerg Kirke, then Vestervig Kirke, then Ashøj, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hurup?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Hurup

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