Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark

Places to visit near Lynge

Lynge is a town in Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark, home to about 4,284 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 48 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 churches and 12 parks. The must-see places are Bastruptårnet (3 km), Frederiksborg Palace (13 km) and Maglebjerg (15 km).

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Lynge, Denmark
Lynge, Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lynge at a glance

Location
Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark
Population
about 4,284
Coordinates
55.8394° N, 12.2773° E
Places within 50 km
131 (130 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Lynge

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

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lynge. The closest is Bastruptårnet (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lynge

49 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lynge. The closest is Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Lynge

38 churches within 100 km of Lynge. The closest is Lynge Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Gundsømagle Kirke (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Lynge

27 parks within 100 km of Lynge. The closest is Jægersborg Dyrehave (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Lynge

26 museums within 100 km of Lynge. The closest is Mothsgården (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Lynge

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lynge. The closest is Roskilde Fjord (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Lynge

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lynge
  2. 3 km Bastruptårnet · heritage site, Capital Region of Denmark
  3. 14 km Hjortholm Voldsted · heritage site, Capital Region of Denmark
  4. 4 km Geels Bakke · viewpoint, Capital Region of Denmark
  5. 6 km Maglebjerg · viewpoint, Capital Region of Denmark
  6. 18 km Frederiksborg Palace · palace, Capital Region of Denmark
  7. 13 km Back to Lynge

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How to reach Lynge

    All places near Lynge by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lynge by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4876Bastruptårnet (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens949Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland (22 km)
    Churches2438Lynge Kirke (1 km)
    Parks1227Jægersborg Dyrehave (24 km)
    Museums1326Mothsgården (17 km)
    Beaches & coast1116Roskilde Fjord (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints412Maglebjerg (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Masjid al-Faruq (28 km)
    Other attractions34Danmark-Ekspeditionen (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Frederiksholm (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Sortedams Sø (31 km)
    Treks11Naturstien I Hedeland (29 km)

    Lynge: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lynge?

    Bastruptårnet (heritage site, about 3 km), Frederiksborg Palace (palace, about 13 km), Maglebjerg (viewpoint, about 15 km), Hjortholm Voldsted (heritage site, about 15 km), Geels Bakke (viewpoint, about 16 km), Aldershvile Slotsruin (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    131 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 churches, 12 parks, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lynge?

    Bastruptårnet, about 3 km by road; Frederiksborg Palace (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lynge?

    Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland, about 22 km by road; Haveselskabets Have (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lynge?

    Lynge Kirke, about 1 km by road; Gundsømagle Kirke (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lynge?

    Start in Lynge, visit Bastruptårnet, then Hjortholm Voldsted, then Geels Bakke, then Maglebjerg, then Frederiksborg Palace, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lynge?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Lynge

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