Region of Southern Denmark district, Denmark

Places to visit near Jelling

Jelling is a town in Region of Southern Denmark district, Denmark, home to about 3,059 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 32 churches, 39 forts & heritage, 7 museums and 4 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Hover Kirke (6 km), Givskud Zoo - Zootopia (9 km) and Troldborg Ring (13 km).

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Jelling, Denmark
Jelling, Region of Southern Denmark district, Denmark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jelling at a glance

Location
Region of Southern Denmark district, Denmark
Population
about 3,059
Coordinates
55.7559° N, 9.4258° E
Places within 50 km
99 (29 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 Jelling

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

  • Fårupgård · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~3 km
  • Kollerup Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~3 km
  • Fårup Sø · lake · Region of Southern Denmark · ~4 km
  • Brandbjerg · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~4 km
  • Rugballegaard · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~4 km
  • LEGO House · temple · Region of Southern Denmark · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Grejsdalstien · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~5 km
  • Haraldshøj · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~5 km
  • Lerbæk · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~5 km
  • Lillefrod · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~6 km
  • Skibet Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~7 km
  • Sejrshøj · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~7 km

Things to see near Jelling, by type

Churches near Jelling

65 churches within 100 km of Jelling. The closest is Jelling Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Hover Kirke (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Jelling

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jelling. The closest is Thyras Høj (1 km); the best-known is Troldborg Ring (13 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Troldborg Ring · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Thyras Høj · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~0 km
  • Haralds Sten · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~0 km
  • Jellingestenene · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~0 km
  • Gorms Sten · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~0 km
  • Gorms Høj · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~1 km

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Museums near Jelling

28 museums within 100 km of Jelling. The closest is Kongernes Jelling (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Jelling

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Jelling. The closest is Albuen Strand (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jelling

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jelling. The closest is Grejsdalstien (5 km); the best-known is Stoltenbjerg (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Stoltenbjerg · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Grejsdalstien · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~5 km
  • Elvig Høj · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Møllehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Jelling

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Jelling. The closest is Givskud Zoo - Zootopia (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Jelling

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jelling
  2. 1 km Thyras Høj · heritage site, Region of Southern Denmark
  3. 9 km Givskud Zoo - Zootopia · nature spot, Region of Southern Denmark
  4. 18 km Troldborg Ring · heritage site, Region of Southern Denmark
  5. 19 km Albuen Strand · beach, Region of Southern Denmark
  6. 8 km Hover Kirke · church, Region of Southern Denmark
  7. 6 km Back to Jelling

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From travellers near Jelling

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How to reach Jelling

    All places near Jelling by distance

    Within 15 km of Jelling

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Eltang Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Tamdrup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Stagsevold · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Kolding Fjord · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Elvig Høj · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Den Tapre Landsoldat · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Østerstrand · beach · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Boller Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Hindsgavl Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~41 km · Must-see
    • CLAY Keramikmuseum Danmark · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Nicolai Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Middelfart Museum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Møllehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Ejer Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Vejen Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Vejen Kunstmuseum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Ovsted Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Tyrrestrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Skamlingsbanken · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Øm Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Horsens Fjord · beach · ~48 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Museet På Sønderskov · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Alken Enge · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Dover Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Blakshøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Bogense Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Museum Silkeborg · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Silkeborg Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Rind Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Harridslevgaard Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Heart · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Æbelø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Pilbrodalen · trek · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Wedellsborg · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Herning Museum · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Solbjerg Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Vester Nykirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Jyllands Park Zoo · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Thorstrup Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Wedelslund · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Erholm · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Gram Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Bågø Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Haderslev Domkirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Starup Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Haderslev Dam · lake · Region of Southern Denmark · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Sporup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Årø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Vilhelmsborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Skivholme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Sneum Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Varde Miniby · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Terrariet Vissenbjerg · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Brabrand Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Glavendrupstenen · attraction · Region of Southern Denmark · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Flovt Strand · beach · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Assens Miniby · attraction · Region of Southern Denmark · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Holme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Toldbodhus · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~77 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jelling by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3265Jelling Kirke (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3957Thyras Høj (1 km)
    Museums728Kongernes Jelling (1 km)
    Beaches & coast419Albuen Strand (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints818Grejsdalstien (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens111Givskud Zoo - Zootopia (9 km)
    Parks210Byparken (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves17Havneøen (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Fårup Sø (4 km)
    Other attractions13Fjordenhus (12 km)
    Temples12LEGO House (25 km)
    Treks02Pilbrodalen (61 km)

    Jelling: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jelling?

    Hover Kirke (church, about 6 km), Givskud Zoo - Zootopia (nature spot, about 9 km), Troldborg Ring (heritage site, about 13 km), Albuen Strand (beach, about 14 km), Thyras Høj (heritage site, about 1 km), Jelling Kirke (church, about 1 km).

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

    99 places on Spotwander: 32 churches, 39 forts & heritage, 7 museums, 4 beaches & coast, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Jelling?

    Jelling Kirke, about 1 km by road; Kollerup Kirke (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jelling?

    Thyras Høj, about 1 km by road; Haralds Sten (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Jelling?

    Kongernes Jelling, about 1 km by road; Vejle Museum of Art (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jelling?

    Start in Jelling, visit Thyras Høj, then Givskud Zoo - Zootopia, then Troldborg Ring, then Albuen Strand, then Hover Kirke, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jelling?

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

    Towns near Jelling

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