Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Odder

Odder is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 11,009 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 54 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 museums. The must-see places are Blakshøj (12 km), Solbjerg Sø (13 km) and Vilhelmsborg (14 km).

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

Odder at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 11,009
Coordinates
55.9731° N, 10.1530° E
Places within 50 km
162 (66 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 Odder

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Odder: 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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Churches near Odder

72 churches within 100 km of Odder. The closest is Odder Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Holme Kirke (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Odder

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Odder. The closest is Rodsteenseje (2 km); the best-known is Vilhelmsborg (14 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Vilhelmsborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Tyrrestrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Marselisborg Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Rodsteenseje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Rathlousdal · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Aue'høj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Odder

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Odder. The closest is Blakshøj (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Blakshøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Ejer Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Møllehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Ellemandsbjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Dyret · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~37 km · Must-see

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Museums near Odder

19 museums within 100 km of Odder. The closest is Odder Museum (1 km); the best-known is Moesgaard (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Odder

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Odder. The closest is Norsminde Fjord (9 km); the best-known is Moesgård Strand (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Odder

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Odder. The closest is Marselisborg Dyrehave (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Odder

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Odder
  2. 12 km Blakshøj · viewpoint, Central Denmark Region
  3. 23 km Pilbrodalen · trek, Central Denmark Region
  4. 4 km Solbjerg Sø · lake, Central Denmark Region
  5. 10 km Vilhelmsborg · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  6. 4 km Moesgaard · museum, Central Denmark Region
  7. 17 km Back to Odder

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From travellers near Odder

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    All places near Odder by distance

    Within 15 km of Odder

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Bregnet Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Fregatten Jylland · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Nationalpark Mols Bjerge · sanctuary · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Museum Silkeborg · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Rud Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Silkeborg Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Hjelm · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Bogense Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Clausholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Albuen Strand · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Harridslevgaard Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Ree Park · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Hover Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Ørum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Jernhatten · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Korshavn · beach · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Østerstrand · beach · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Den Tapre Landsoldat · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Essenbæk Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Skandinavisk Dyrepark · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Glavendrupstenen · attraction · Region of Southern Denmark · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Givskud Zoo - Zootopia · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Randers Regnskov · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Dallund Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Munkholm Zoo Djursland · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Løvenholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Dronningborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Glatved Beach · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Nicolai Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Middelfart Museum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~73 km · Must-see
    • CLAY Keramikmuseum Danmark · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Hindsgavl Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Kalundborg Fjord · beach · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Troldborg Ring · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Grenaa Beach · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Eltang Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Hevringholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~78 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Odder by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5472Odder Kirke (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4868Rodsteenseje (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1019Blakshøj (12 km)
    Museums719Odder Museum (1 km)
    Beaches & coast919Norsminde Fjord (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens414Marselisborg Dyrehave (21 km)
    Parks89The Ecology Gardens (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs88Baronmosen (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves68Hov Røn (14 km)
    Treks55Pilbrodalen (15 km)
    Other attractions24Gylling Mølle (12 km)
    Temples12Sky Tower (23 km)

    Odder: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Odder?

    Blakshøj (viewpoint, about 12 km), Solbjerg Sø (lake, about 13 km), Vilhelmsborg (heritage site, about 14 km), Pilbrodalen (trek, about 15 km), Moesgaard (museum, about 17 km), Moesgård Strand (beach, about 18 km).

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

    162 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 museums, 9 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Odder?

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

    Which is the nearest fort to Odder?

    Rodsteenseje, about 2 km by road; Rathlousdal (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Odder?

    Blakshøj, about 12 km by road; Faarbjerg (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Odder?

    Start in Odder, visit Blakshøj, then Pilbrodalen, then Solbjerg Sø, then Vilhelmsborg, then Moesgaard, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Odder?

    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 Odder

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