Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Kolt

Kolt is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 5,061 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 62 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 15 museums and 19 parks. The must-see places are Brabrand Kirke (7 km), Viby Kirke (8 km) and Solbjerg Sø (8 km).

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Kolt at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 5,061
Coordinates
56.1084° N, 10.0699° E
Places within 50 km
189 (72 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Kolt

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kolt: 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 Kolt, by type

Churches near Kolt

71 churches within 100 km of Kolt. The closest is Kolt Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Brabrand Kirke (7 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Brabrand Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Viby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Holme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Åbyhøj Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Lukas Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Hasle Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Kolt

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kolt. The closest is St. Thorshøi (2 km); the best-known is Marselisborg Slot (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Kolt

21 museums within 100 km of Kolt. The closest is The Old Town, Aarhus (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kolt

19 parks within 100 km of Kolt. The closest is Brabrand Søpark (7 km); the best-known is Langenæsparken (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kolt

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kolt. The closest is Næshøj (8 km); the best-known is Ejer Bavnehøj (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ejer Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Møllehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Næshøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
  • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Blakshøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~30 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Kolt

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kolt. The closest is Ballehage Strand (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Kolt

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kolt
  2. 7 km Brabrand Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  3. 6 km Viby Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  4. 2 km Holme Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  5. 12 km Solbjerg Sø · lake, Central Denmark Region
  6. 4 km Pilbrodalen · trek, Central Denmark Region
  7. 9 km Back to Kolt

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From travellers near Kolt

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How to reach Kolt

    All places near Kolt by distance

    Within 15 km of Kolt

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Den Permanente Badeanstalt · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Bellevue Strand · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Dover Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Alken Enge · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Sporup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Ovsted Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Ejer Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Øm Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Møllehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Kaløvig Bådehavn · beach · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Blakshøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Tyrrestrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Kalø Vig · beach · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Ellemandsbjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Rud Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Horsens Fjord · beach · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Trehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Kalø Castle Ruin · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Clausholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Stabelhøie · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Tamdrup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Agri Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Boller Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Silkeborg Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Museum Silkeborg · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Bregnet Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Ørum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Nordby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Essenbæk Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Nationalpark Mols Bjerge · sanctuary · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Fregatten Jylland · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Randers Regnskov · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~49 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Dronningborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Samsø · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Dyret · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Stavns Fjord · beach · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Løvenholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Ree Park · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Skandinavisk Dyrepark · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Hjelm · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Jernhatten · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Vesborg Fyr · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Stagsevold · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Munkholm Zoo Djursland · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Hevringholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Æbelø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Glatved Beach · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Albuen Strand · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Hover Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Sortebrødre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Givskud Zoo - Zootopia · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Grenaa Beach · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Bogense Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Mariager Klosterkirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Karup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Mariager Saltcenter · museum · North Denmark Region · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Bønnerup Strand · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Harridslevgaard Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Østerstrand · beach · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Den Tapre Landsoldat · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Heart · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Korshavn · beach · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Troldborg Ring · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Fornæs Fyr · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Glavendrupstenen · attraction · Region of Southern Denmark · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Herning Museum · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Rind Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Nicolai Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~88 km · Must-see
    • CLAY Keramikmuseum Danmark · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~88 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kolt by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6271Kolt Kirke (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4357St. Thorshøi (2 km)
    Museums1521The Old Town, Aarhus (12 km)
    Parks1919Brabrand Søpark (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1419Næshøj (8 km)
    Beaches & coast717Ballehage Strand (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens714Forstbotanisk Have (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1111Årslev Engsø (4 km)
    Other attractions45Søsterhøjsenderen (11 km)
    Treks44Pilbrodalen (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Samsø (52 km)
    Temples12Sky Tower (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Brabrand Ulu Moské (8 km)

    Kolt: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kolt?

    Brabrand Kirke (church, about 7 km), Viby Kirke (church, about 8 km), Solbjerg Sø (lake, about 8 km), Holme Kirke (church, about 8 km), Pilbrodalen (trek, about 9 km), Åbyhøj Kirke (church, about 9 km).

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

    189 places on Spotwander: 62 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 15 museums, 19 parks, 14 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Kolt?

    Kolt Kirke, about 1 km by road; Bering Valgmenighedskirke (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kolt?

    St. Thorshøi, about 2 km by road; Lille Dalsagerhøi (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Kolt?

    The Old Town, Aarhus, about 12 km by road; Dansk Plakatmuseum (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kolt?

    Start in Kolt, visit Brabrand Kirke, then Viby Kirke, then Holme Kirke, then Solbjerg Sø, then Pilbrodalen, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kolt?

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

    Towns near Kolt

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kolt’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.