Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Lemvig

Lemvig is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 7,330 people. Within 50 km by road there are 230 places to visit — 139 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 13 museums and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Fabjerg Kirke (8 km), Gudumkloster (12 km) and Ferring Sø (14 km).

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

Lemvig at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 7,330
Coordinates
56.5486° N, 8.3102° E
Places within 50 km
230 (21 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 Lemvig

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

Forts & heritage near Lemvig

146 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lemvig. The closest is Blaabærhøj (3 km); the best-known is Gudumkloster (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lemvig

59 churches within 100 km of Lemvig. The closest is IM Genbrug (1 km); the best-known is Fabjerg Kirke (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Lemvig

22 museums within 100 km of Lemvig. The closest is Lemvig Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lemvig

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lemvig. The closest is Hornsø (3 km); the best-known is Ferring Sø (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Ferring Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Hornsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Gjeller Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
  • Dollemose · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
  • Noret · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
  • Nissum Bredning · lake · ~16 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lemvig

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lemvig. The closest is Jyllandsakvariet (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lemvig

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lemvig. The closest is Hygum Bakke (10 km); the best-known is Bovbjerg Fyr (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bovbjerg Fyr · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Ashøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Hygum Bakke · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
  • Lodbjerg Fyr · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Tihøje · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Hanklit · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Lemvig

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lemvig
  2. 12 km Gudumkloster · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  3. 7 km Fabjerg Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  4. 10 km Flynder Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  5. 17 km Bovbjerg Fyr · viewpoint, Central Denmark Region
  6. 6 km Ferring Sø · lake, Central Denmark Region
  7. 14 km Back to Lemvig

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    All places near Lemvig by distance

    Within 15 km of Lemvig

    • Baunhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
    • Lemvig Planetary Path · trek · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
    • Harhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Gjellergaard · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Gjeller Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Vadskærgaard · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Houe Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Baunhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Nørre Nissum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Lomborg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Kløvenhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Kirkehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Doggerhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Stalhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Dybvadshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Reeshøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Penshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Hygum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Kringelhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Rosehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Hygum Bakke · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Hønehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Pregeltofthøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Bjørnshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Bjørnhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Langbjerghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Firhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Viumhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Vandborg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Østerhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Dollemose · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Engbjerg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Ildshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Kongshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Ramme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Dybe Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Ulvehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Fladhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Gudum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Deggerhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • SMK Thy · museum · North Denmark Region · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Ashøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Heltborg Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Vestervig Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Vestervig Klostermølle · attraction · North Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Agger Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Trans Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Nissum Bredning · lake · ~16 km
    • Kathøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Rishøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Lodbjerg Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Koulhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Rysensteen · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Storhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Fjaltring Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Stenør Høje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Spøttrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Lodbjerg Fyr · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Husby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Fjaltring Redningsstation · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Skalshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Mariekirken · church · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Bavnehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Hvistenhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Resen Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Kokhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Kjærhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Fousing Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Valhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km
    • Odby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km
    • Søndertoft Høj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km
    • Løjnshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km
    • Oddesundtårnet · attraction · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km
    • Vagtshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km
    • Trehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km
    • Blaabærhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km
    • Lyngs Mølle · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km
    • Gilhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km
    • Skjælhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km
    • Thinghøj · fort · North Denmark Region · ~20 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lemvig by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage139146Blaabærhøj (3 km)
    Churches4959IM Genbrug (1 km)
    Museums1322Lemvig Museum (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1317Hornsø (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Jyllandsakvariet (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints46Hygum Bakke (10 km)
    Beaches & coast56Vejlby Klit (14 km)
    Other attractions35Oddesundtårnet (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Venø (25 km)
    Treks11Lemvig Planetary Path (5 km)

    Lemvig: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lemvig?

    Fabjerg Kirke (church, about 8 km), Gudumkloster (heritage site, about 12 km), Ferring Sø (lake, about 14 km), Flynder Kirke (church, about 14 km), Bovbjerg Fyr (viewpoint, about 15 km), Bøvling Kirke (church, about 17 km).

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

    230 places on Spotwander: 139 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 13 museums, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lemvig?

    Blaabærhøj, about 3 km by road; Dugaardshøj (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lemvig?

    IM Genbrug, about 1 km by road; Lemvig Kirke (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Lemvig?

    Lemvig Museum, about 1 km by road; Museet for Religiøs Kunst (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lemvig?

    Start in Lemvig, visit Gudumkloster, then Fabjerg Kirke, then Flynder Kirke, then Bovbjerg Fyr, then Ferring Sø, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lemvig?

    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 Lemvig

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