Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Ølgod

Ølgod is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 3,891 people. Within 50 km by road there are 188 places to visit — 113 forts & heritage, 47 churches, 10 museums and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Thorstrup Kirke (18 km), Lønborg Kirke (20 km) and Skjern Enge (24 km).

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

Ølgod at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 3,891
Coordinates
55.8068° N, 8.6286° E
Places within 50 km
188 (25 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 Ølgod

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

  • Brandhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
  • Penninghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
  • Kjeldhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
  • Femhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
  • Varde Miniby · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Strellev Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~8 km
  • Bork Vikingehavn · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Hedegaardshøi · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~9 km
  • Klanghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
  • Stabelhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
  • Kighøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
  • Tophøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km

Things to see near Ølgod, by type

Forts & heritage near Ølgod

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

  • Ølgod Vandtårn · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~0 km
  • Tolhøj · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~2 km
  • Firhøje · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~2 km
  • Stiglundhøj · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~3 km
  • Søebankhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
  • Tinghøje · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~6 km

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Churches near Ølgod

61 churches within 100 km of Ølgod. The closest is Ølgod Kirke (2 km); the best-known is Thorstrup Kirke (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ølgod

19 museums within 100 km of Ølgod. The closest is Hjedding Andelsmejeri (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ølgod

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ølgod. The closest is Blåbjerg (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Blåbjerg · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Stoltenbjerg · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Tihøje · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~84 km · Must-see
  • Elvig Høj · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~85 km · Must-see
  • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~88 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Ølgod

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ølgod. The closest is Skjern Å Bad (20 km); the best-known is Henne Strand (37 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ølgod

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ølgod. The closest is Skjern Enge (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ølgod

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ølgod
  2. 2 km Tolhøj · heritage site, Region of Southern Denmark
  3. 3 km Ølgod Kirke · church, Region of Southern Denmark
  4. 19 km Lønborg Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  5. 33 km Thorstrup Kirke · church, Region of Southern Denmark
  6. 18 km Ølgod Vandtårn · heritage site, Region of Southern Denmark
  7. 0 km Back to Ølgod

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From travellers near Ølgod

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How to reach Ølgod

    All places near Ølgod by distance

    Within 15 km of Ølgod

    • Tisbjerg Knap · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Ådum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Lyne Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Tinghøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Skovlund Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~11 km
    • Tistrup Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~12 km
    • Brosbøl · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Hoven Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Kjeldbæk Høj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Faldshøjene · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~12 km
    • Janus - Museum for Samtidskunst · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~12 km
    • Tohøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Brorsbøl · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Tophøj · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~13 km
    • Markskelhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Lundehøj · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~13 km
    • Dronningens Høj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Rishøj · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~13 km
    • Grønhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km
    • Urup Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~14 km
    • Egvad Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km
    • Degnehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km
    • Nygårdshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km
    • Horne Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~14 km
    • Bøshøi · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~14 km
    • Tohøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km
    • Bedhøj · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~15 km
    • Termosehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km
    • Hvistelhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km
    • Ravhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km
    • Femhøje · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~15 km
    • Hodde Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~15 km
    • Humlehøj · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~15 km
    • Præsthøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km
    • Kashøi · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~15 km
    • Annebjerg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Bundsbæk Mølle · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Lønne Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Blåbjerg · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Tipperne · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Storhøi · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~16 km
    • Sønderdiger · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Kvie Sø · lake · Region of Southern Denmark · ~16 km
    • Sønder Vium Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Loddenhøj · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~16 km
    • Baunehøj · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~16 km
    • Tarm Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Hvashøj · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~16 km
    • Skudhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Storhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Aal Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Ringkøbing Fjord · lake · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Henne Strand · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Svenskehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Kvong Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~17 km
    • Grønhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Nørholm · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~17 km
    • Røgelhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Dybdalhøje · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~17 km
    • Ansager Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~17 km
    • Mariehaven · park · Region of Southern Denmark · ~17 km
    • Ulvhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km
    • Guldalhøje · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~18 km
    • Smørhøj · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~18 km
    • LEGO House · temple · Region of Southern Denmark · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Favrenghøj · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~19 km
    • Nollund Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~19 km
    • Markskelhøj · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~19 km
    • Knudshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km
    • Vagthøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km
    • Illerhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km
    • Rishøj · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~20 km
    • Enhøj · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~20 km
    • Skjern Å Bad · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km
    • Møllehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km
    • Klodhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Oplevelsespark Naturkraft · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Gammel Sogn Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Herning Museum · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Lyngvig Fyr · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Heart · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Blåvandshuk Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Givskud Zoo - Zootopia · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Tihøje · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Fanø · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Troldborg Ring · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Museet På Sønderskov · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Stadil Fjord · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Søndervig Sandskulpturfestival · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Vejen Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Vejen Kunstmuseum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Vinding Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Riberhus Slotsbanke · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Hover Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Wadden Sea Centre · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Mandø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Husby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Albuen Strand · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Wadden Sea National Park · sanctuary · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Gram Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Eltang Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Karup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Kolding Fjord · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Elvig Høj · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Tamdrup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Museum Silkeborg · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Silkeborg Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Skamlingsbanken · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~91 km · Must-see
    • Stubber Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~92 km · Must-see
    • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~92 km · Must-see
    • Flynder Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~92 km · Must-see
    • Hindsgavl Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~93 km · Must-see
    • Øm Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~94 km · Must-see
    • Rømø · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~94 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ølgod by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage113125Ølgod Vandtårn (1 km)
    Churches4761Ølgod Kirke (2 km)
    Museums1019Hjedding Andelsmejeri (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints211Blåbjerg (31 km)
    Beaches & coast310Skjern Å Bad (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Skjern Enge (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Kvie Sø (16 km)
    Parks55Mariehaven (17 km)
    Temples11LEGO House (39 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Mandø (73 km)

    Ølgod: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ølgod?

    Thorstrup Kirke (church, about 18 km), Lønborg Kirke (church, about 20 km), Ølgod Vandtårn (heritage site, about 1 km), Ølgod Kirke (church, about 2 km), Tolhøj (heritage site, about 2 km), Firhøje (heritage site, about 2 km).

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

    188 places on Spotwander: 113 forts & heritage, 47 churches, 10 museums, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ølgod?

    Ølgod Vandtårn, about 1 km by road; Tolhøj (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ølgod?

    Ølgod Kirke, about 2 km by road; Bejsnap Kirke (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ølgod?

    Hjedding Andelsmejeri, about 2 km by road; Janus - Museum for Samtidskunst (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ølgod?

    Start in Ølgod, visit Tolhøj, then Ølgod Kirke, then Lønborg Kirke, then Thorstrup Kirke, then Ølgod Vandtårn, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ølgod?

    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 Ølgod

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