Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Randers

Randers is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 55,780 people. Within 50 km by road there are 192 places to visit — 84 forts & heritage, 68 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Randers Regnskov (1 km), Dronningborg (4 km) and Essenbæk Kirke (9 km).

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

Randers at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 55,780
Coordinates
56.4607° N, 10.0364° E
Places within 50 km
192 (55 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

Top places to visit near Randers

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

Forts & heritage near Randers

104 forts & heritage within 100 km of Randers. The closest is Dronningborg (4 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Dronningborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Clausholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Markmandshøi · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
  • Fladhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
  • Hanehøi · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
  • Frisenvold · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km

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Churches near Randers

83 churches within 100 km of Randers. The closest is Sankt Mortens Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Essenbæk Kirke (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Randers

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Randers. The closest is Randers Regnskov (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Randers

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Randers. The closest is Randers Fjord (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Randers

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Randers. The closest is Lysnet (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Agri Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Ellemandsbjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see

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Museums near Randers

13 museums within 100 km of Randers. The closest is Randers Museum of Art (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Randers

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Randers
  2. 1 km Randers Regnskov · nature spot, Central Denmark Region
  3. 10 km Ørum Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  4. 4 km Lysnet · viewpoint, Central Denmark Region
  5. 17 km Essenbæk Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  6. 8 km Dronningborg · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  7. 4 km Back to Randers

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From travellers near Randers

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How to reach Randers

    All places near Randers by distance

    Within 15 km of Randers

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Mariager Klosterkirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Mariager Saltcenter · museum · North Denmark Region · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Løvenholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Hevringholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Geding-Kasted Mose · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Sporup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Grejshøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Tathøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Nørre Galten Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Ålum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Ålumstenene · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Tvede Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Skaldhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Trehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Bavnehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Lerbjerg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Nørrehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Gassum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Jomfruhøien · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Uglknold · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Sønderbæk Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Danshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Skivholme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Virring Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Østergaard · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Mullehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • De Brudte Høje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Møllehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Voldum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Hestbjerghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Staghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Stenhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Udbredsagerhøiene · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Grund Fjord · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Gjessinggård · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Kyst- Og Fjordcentret · sanctuary · ~17 km
    • Lushøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Kraghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Nørlund · fort · North Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Øster Hurup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Trehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Bønnerup Strand · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Moesgaard · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Rebild National Park · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Silkeborg Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Moesgård Strand · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Lille Vildmose Naturreservat · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Museum Silkeborg · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Dover Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Vilhelmsborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Lille Blåkilde · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Nationalpark Mols Bjerge · sanctuary · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Borremosefæstningen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Solbjerg Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Pilbrodalen · trek · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Alken Enge · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Ree Park · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Munkholm Zoo Djursland · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Ellemandsbjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Øm Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Fregatten Jylland · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Lindenborg · fort · North Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Års-stenen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Aars Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Jernhatten · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Ørslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Grenaa Beach · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Glatved Beach · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Ejer Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Møllehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Ovsted Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Karup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Fornæs Fyr · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Hjelm · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Randers by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage84104Dronningborg (4 km)
    Churches6883Sankt Mortens Kirke (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens915Randers Regnskov (1 km)
    Beaches & coast715Randers Fjord (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints314Lysnet (13 km)
    Museums813Randers Museum of Art (1 km)
    Parks710Hasle Bakker (42 km)
    Other attractions34Niels Ebbesen (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Fussing Sø (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Hjelm (74 km)
    Treks12Anemoneruten - Riis Skov (42 km)
    Temples11Sky Tower (47 km)

    Randers: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Randers?

    Randers Regnskov (nature spot, about 1 km), Dronningborg (heritage site, about 4 km), Essenbæk Kirke (church, about 9 km), Ørum Kirke (church, about 10 km), Lysnet (viewpoint, about 13 km), Clausholm (heritage site, about 15 km).

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

    192 places on Spotwander: 84 forts & heritage, 68 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 beaches & coast, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Randers?

    Dronningborg, about 4 km by road; Markmandshøi (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Randers?

    Sankt Mortens Kirke, about 1 km by road; Randers Klosterkirke (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Randers?

    Randers Regnskov, about 1 km by road; Kyst- Og Fjordcentret (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Randers?

    Start in Randers, visit Randers Regnskov, then Ørum Kirke, then Lysnet, then Essenbæk Kirke, then Dronningborg, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Randers?

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

    Towns near Randers

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