Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Karup

Karup is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 2,176 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 77 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 5 museums and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Karup Kirke (1 km), Heart (27 km) and Sortebrødre Kirke (27 km).

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

Karup at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 2,176
Coordinates
56.3067° N, 9.1684° E
Places within 50 km
113 (15 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 Karup

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

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

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Churches near Karup

54 churches within 100 km of Karup. The closest is Karup Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Karup

18 museums within 100 km of Karup. The closest is E Bindstouw (15 km); the best-known is Heart (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Karup

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Karup. The closest is Duedal Bjerg (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Tihøje · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Karup

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Karup. 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
  • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Randers Regnskov · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
  • Givskud Zoo - Zootopia · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~71 km · Must-see
  • Geding-Kasted Mose · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Karup

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

  • Kragsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
  • Pabsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
  • Nipgård Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km
  • Hauge Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km
  • Hald Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
  • Sunds Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km

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A one-day trip from Karup

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Karup
  2. 1 km Karup Helligkilde · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  3. 1 km Karup Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  4. 3 km Troldhøje · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  5. 6 km Bavnehøj · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  6. 1 km Hornshøj · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  7. 3 km Back to Karup

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From travellers near Karup

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    All places near Karup by distance

    Within 15 km of Karup

    • Ilskov Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Karup Høi · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Sdr. Resen Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Storhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Rishøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Morhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Skjelhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Nordre Frederikshøi · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Thorning Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Pabsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Grathe Hede · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Kirkehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Gilshøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Kraghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Rønhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Rishøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Felhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km
    • Brændingshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km
    • Oleshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km
    • Nipgård Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km
    • Dollerup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km
    • Simmelkær Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km
    • Tykningshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km
    • Laxmann Høj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km
    • Degnhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km
    • Lysgård Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km
    • E Bindstouw · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km
    • Lyshøi · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km
    • Grathe-stenen · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km
    • Hvidhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km
    • Grevenshøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km
    • Grathe Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km
    • Bavnhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km
    • Klargaardshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km
    • Hindshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km
    • Hauge Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km
    • Kvindhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Rind Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Silkeborg Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Museum Silkeborg · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Galtenhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Lyngbyhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Vium Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Trehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Kragelund Høj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Staghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Bjerghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Tinghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Brandhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Bredhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Korshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Mølhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Finderup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Tohøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Hald Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Sovehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Sunds Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Gammel Hald · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Kraghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Marsvinslund · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Haderup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Smedehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Daugbjerg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Faurholt Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Sorthøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Hald Hovedgård · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Rønhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Kjeldhøi · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Dødmandshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Sunds Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Finderup-bunkeren · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Brattingsborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Hald Ruin · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km
    • Feldborg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km
    • Rishøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km
    • Pengehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Sporup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Grinderslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Spøttrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Øm Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Harre Vig · beach · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Dover Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Wedelslund · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Ørum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Gudumkloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Skivholme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Alken Enge · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Sæby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Højriis · fort · North Denmark Region · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Fabjerg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Bundsbæk Mølle · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Møllehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Ejer Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Flynder Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Randers Regnskov · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Givskud Zoo - Zootopia · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Ovsted Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Fur · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Borremosefæstningen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Tamdrup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Dronningborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Års-stenen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Geding-Kasted Mose · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Aars Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Pilbrodalen · trek · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Rud Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Brabrand Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Husby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Oplevelsespark Naturkraft · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Stadil Fjord · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Ringkøbing Museum · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Ringkøbing Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Karup by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage77100Karup Helligkilde (1 km)
    Churches2054Karup Kirke (1 km)
    Museums518E Bindstouw (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints315Duedal Bjerg (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens213Jyllands Park Zoo (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs610Kragsø (6 km)
    Beaches & coast010Harre Vig (59 km)
    Parks07Hasle Bakker (78 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Fur (72 km)
    Treks02Pilbrodalen (74 km)
    Temples02LEGO House (80 km)
    Other attractions02Vestervig Klostermølle (92 km)

    Karup: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Karup?

    Karup Kirke (church, about 1 km), Karup Helligkilde (heritage site, about 1 km), Hornshøj (heritage site, about 3 km), Bavnehøj (heritage site, about 4 km), Troldhøje (heritage site, about 4 km), Sorthøj (heritage site, about 5 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 77 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 5 museums, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Karup?

    Karup Helligkilde, about 1 km by road; Hornshøj (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Karup?

    Karup Kirke, about 1 km by road; Frederiks Kirke (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Karup?

    E Bindstouw, about 15 km by road; Daugbjerg Kalkgruber (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Karup?

    Start in Karup, visit Karup Helligkilde, then Karup Kirke, then Troldhøje, then Bavnehøj, then Hornshøj, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Karup?

    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 Karup

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