Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Ikast

Ikast is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 14,692 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit — 55 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 10 museums and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Heart (11 km), Herning Museum (14 km) and Rind Kirke (17 km).

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

Ikast at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 14,692
Coordinates
56.1388° N, 9.1577° E
Places within 50 km
124 (16 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 Ikast

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ikast: 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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Things to see near Ikast, by type

Forts & heritage near Ikast

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ikast. The closest is Femhøje (5 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Femhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Rønhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
  • Kolbenhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
  • Ravnhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
  • Lushøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
  • Bavnehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km

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Churches near Ikast

69 churches within 100 km of Ikast. The closest is Ikast Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Rind Kirke (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ikast

26 museums within 100 km of Ikast. The closest is Ikast-tårnet (1 km); the best-known is Heart (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ikast

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ikast. The closest is Isen Bjerg (13 km); the best-known is Duedal Bjerg (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Isen Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
  • Bjeldskov Dal · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km
  • Tihøje · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~43 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ikast

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ikast. The closest is Flensborg Sø (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Ikast

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ikast. The closest is Albuen Strand (69 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Ikast

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ikast
  2. 1 km Ikast-tårnet · museum, Central Denmark Region
  3. 17 km Rind Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  4. 6 km Herning Museum · museum, Central Denmark Region
  5. 4 km Heart · museum, Central Denmark Region
  6. 10 km Ikast Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  7. 0 km Back to Ikast

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From travellers near Ikast

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How to reach Ikast

    All places near Ikast by distance

    Within 15 km of Ikast

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Sporup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Dover Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Alken Enge · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Bundsbæk Mølle · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Møllehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Tamdrup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • LEGO House · temple · Region of Southern Denmark · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Ejer Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Ovsted Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Wedelslund · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Hover Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Skivholme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Ørslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Lønborg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Troldborg Ring · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Stoltenbjerg · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Pilbrodalen · trek · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Skjern Enge · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Albuen Strand · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Ringkøbing Museum · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Oplevelsespark Naturkraft · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Ringkøbing Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Boller Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Tyrrestrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Ørum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Solbjerg Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Brabrand Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Gammel Sogn Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Stadil Fjord · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Ringkøbing Fjord · lake · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Geding-Kasted Mose · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Spøttrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Gudumkloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Hasle Bakker · park · Central Denmark Region · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Åbyhøj Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Grinderslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~78 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ikast by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5577Femhøje (5 km)
    Churches3469Ikast Kirke (1 km)
    Museums1026Ikast-tårnet (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints616Isen Bjerg (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs913Flensborg Sø (14 km)
    Beaches & coast013Albuen Strand (69 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens311Skov Olesens Plantage (6 km)
    Parks29Mindeparken (13 km)
    Other attractions55Samfund (1 km)
    Temples02LEGO House (57 km)
    Treks02Pilbrodalen (67 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Fur (95 km)

    Ikast: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ikast?

    Heart (museum, about 11 km), Herning Museum (museum, about 14 km), Rind Kirke (church, about 17 km), Ikast-tårnet (museum, about 1 km), Ikast Kirke (church, about 1 km), Ikast Østre Kirke (church, about 1 km).

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

    124 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 10 museums, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ikast?

    Femhøje, about 5 km by road; Rønhøj (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ikast?

    Ikast Kirke, about 1 km by road; Ikast Østre Kirke (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ikast?

    Ikast-tårnet, about 1 km by road; Spilmuseet (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ikast?

    Start in Ikast, visit Ikast-tårnet, then Rind Kirke, then Herning Museum, then Heart, then Ikast Kirke, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ikast?

    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 Ikast

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