Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Malling

Malling is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 3,339 people. Within 50 km by road there are 172 places to visit — 55 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 12 museums and 10 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Vilhelmsborg (4 km), Moesgaard (8 km) and Moesgård Strand (8 km).

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

Malling at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 3,339
Coordinates
56.0363° N, 10.1963° E
Places within 50 km
172 (71 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Malling

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

Churches near Malling

68 churches within 100 km of Malling. The closest is Malling Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Holme Kirke (11 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Holme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Viby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Lukas Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Pauls Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Vor Frue Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Åbyhøj Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Malling

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malling. The closest is Storhøj (2 km); the best-known is Vilhelmsborg (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Malling

22 museums within 100 km of Malling. The closest is Moesgård Skovmølle (7 km); the best-known is Moesgaard (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Malling

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Malling. The closest is Norsminde Fjord (4 km); the best-known is Moesgård Strand (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malling

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malling. The closest is Blakshøj (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Blakshøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Ellemandsbjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Ejer Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Møllehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Agri Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see

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Parks near Malling

17 parks within 100 km of Malling. The closest is The Ecology Gardens (8 km); the best-known is Langenæsparken (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Malling

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malling
  2. 4 km Vilhelmsborg · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  3. 5 km Moesgård Strand · beach, Central Denmark Region
  4. 2 km Moesgaard · museum, Central Denmark Region
  5. 5 km Holme Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  6. 12 km Solbjerg Sø · lake, Central Denmark Region
  7. 10 km Back to Malling

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How to reach Malling

    All places near Malling by distance

    Within 15 km of Malling

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ree Park · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Museum Silkeborg · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Silkeborg Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Ørum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Jernhatten · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Æbelø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Skandinavisk Dyrepark · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Essenbæk Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Stagsevold · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Randers Regnskov · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Munkholm Zoo Djursland · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Løvenholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Dronningborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Glatved Beach · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Bogense Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Albuen Strand · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Grenaa Beach · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Korshavn · beach · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Hevringholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Hover Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Harridslevgaard Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Givskud Zoo - Zootopia · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Østerstrand · beach · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Glavendrupstenen · attraction · Region of Southern Denmark · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Den Tapre Landsoldat · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Dallund Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Sejerø · river spot · Region Zealand · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Kalundborg Fjord · beach · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Bønnerup Strand · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Fornæs Fyr · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Nicolai Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Middelfart Museum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~82 km · Must-see
    • CLAY Keramikmuseum Danmark · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Troldborg Ring · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Sortebrødre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Hindsgavl Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~86 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malling by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5568Malling Kirke (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4563Storhøj (2 km)
    Museums1222Moesgård Skovmølle (7 km)
    Beaches & coast1019Norsminde Fjord (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1018Blakshøj (22 km)
    Parks1617The Ecology Gardens (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens615Marselisborg Dyrehave (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs77Baronmosen (4 km)
    Other attractions45Søsterhøjsenderen (9 km)
    Treks44Holme Bjerge - Moesgård (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Samsø (38 km)
    Temples12Sky Tower (14 km)

    Malling: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malling?

    Vilhelmsborg (heritage site, about 4 km), Moesgaard (museum, about 8 km), Moesgård Strand (beach, about 8 km), Solbjerg Sø (lake, about 10 km), Holme Kirke (church, about 11 km), Marselisborg Dyrehave (nature spot, about 12 km).

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

    172 places on Spotwander: 55 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 12 museums, 10 beaches & coast, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Malling?

    Malling Kirke, about 1 km by road; Beder Kirke (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Malling?

    Storhøj, about 2 km by road; Østergaard (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Malling?

    Moesgård Skovmølle, about 7 km by road; Moesgaard (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malling?

    Start in Malling, visit Vilhelmsborg, then Moesgård Strand, then Moesgaard, then Holme Kirke, then Solbjerg Sø, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malling?

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

    Towns near Malling

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