Region Zealand district, Denmark

Places to visit near Præstø

Præstø is a town in Region Zealand district, Denmark, home to about 3,695 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit — 15 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 4 beaches & coast and 2 museums. The must-see places are Præstø Fjord (4 km), Allerslev Kirke (6 km) and Jungshoved Kirke (9 km).

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Præstø, Denmark
Præstø, Region Zealand district, Denmark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Præstø at a glance

Location
Region Zealand district, Denmark
Population
about 3,695
Coordinates
55.1237° N, 12.0448° E
Places within 50 km
50 (35 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 Præstø

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

Forts & heritage near Præstø

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Præstø. The closest is Nysø (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Præstø

55 churches within 100 km of Præstø. The closest is Præstø Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Allerslev Kirke (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Præstø

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Præstø. The closest is Præstø Fjord (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Præstø

16 museums within 100 km of Præstø. The closest is Næstved Automobilmuseum (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Præstø

16 parks within 100 km of Præstø. The closest is Kystagerparken (79 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Præstø

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Præstø. The closest is Zoopark (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Præstø

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Præstø
  2. 4 km Præstø Fjord · beach
  3. 11 km Jungshoved Kirke · church, Region Zealand
  4. 9 km Nyord · river spot, Region Zealand
  5. 15 km Allerslev Kirke · church, Region Zealand
  6. 6 km Præstø Kirke · church, Region Zealand
  7. 0 km Back to Præstø

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From travellers near Præstø

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    All places near Præstø by distance

    Within 15 km of Præstø

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Klekkende Høj · fort · Region Zealand · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Zoopark · sanctuary · Region Zealand · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Enø · river spot · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Gyldenbjerg Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Tureby Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Fanefjord Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Tryggevælde · fort · Region Zealand · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Nørre Vedby Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Ravnstrup Sø · sanctuary · Region Zealand · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Crocodile Zoo · sanctuary · Region Zealand · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Stevns Klint · viewpoint · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Stevns Fyr · beach · Region Zealand · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Stadager Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Valløby Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Aborrebjerg · viewpoint · Region Zealand · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Møns Klint · viewpoint · Region Zealand · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Femø · river spot · Region Zealand · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Møns Fyr · beach · Region Zealand · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Holsteinborg Gods · fort · Region Zealand · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Borgring · fort · Region Zealand · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Ringsted Radiomuseum · museum · Region Zealand · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Næsbyholm · fort · Region Zealand · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Corselitze · fort · Region Zealand · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Glænø · river spot · Region Zealand · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Præstø by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1565Nysø (1 km)
    Churches1555Præstø Kirke (1 km)
    Beaches & coast418Præstø Fjord (4 km)
    Museums216Næstved Automobilmuseum (27 km)
    Parks016Kystagerparken (79 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens314Zoopark (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves58Maderne (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints48Munkebakken (27 km)
    Other attractions13Præstø Havn (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Evensø (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Nusrat Jahan Mosque (81 km)
    Treks01Naturstien I Hedeland (72 km)

    Præstø: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Præstø?

    Præstø Fjord (beach, about 4 km), Allerslev Kirke (church, about 6 km), Jungshoved Kirke (church, about 9 km), Nyord (river spot, about 17 km), Præstø Havn (attraction, about 1 km), Præstø Kirke (church, about 1 km).

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

    50 places on Spotwander: 15 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 4 beaches & coast, 2 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Præstø?

    Nysø, about 1 km by road; Abildhøj (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Præstø?

    Præstø Kirke, about 1 km by road; Skibinge Kirke (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Præstø?

    Præstø Fjord, about 4 km by road; Orehoved Fyr (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Præstø?

    Start in Præstø, visit Præstø Fjord, then Jungshoved Kirke, then Nyord, then Allerslev Kirke, then Præstø Kirke, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Præstø?

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

    Towns near Præstø

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