Region Zealand district, Denmark

Places to visit near Ringsted

Ringsted is a town in Region Zealand district, Denmark, home to about 20,188 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 14 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 3 beaches & coast and 0 parks. The must-see places are Ringsted Radiomuseum (1 km), Bjernede Church (13 km) and Gyldenløveshøj (16 km).

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

Ringsted at a glance

Location
Region Zealand district, Denmark
Population
about 20,188
Coordinates
55.4426° N, 11.7901° E
Places within 50 km
45 (45 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Ringsted

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

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ringsted. The closest is Næsbyholm (18 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Næsbyholm · fort · Region Zealand · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Aastrup · fort · Region Zealand · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Tersløsegaard · fort · Region Zealand · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Ledreborg · fort · Region Zealand · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Borgring · fort · Region Zealand · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Tuesens Badstue · fort · Region Zealand · ~30 km · Must-see

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Churches near Ringsted

50 churches within 100 km of Ringsted. The closest is Bjernede Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ringsted

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ringsted. The closest is Jersie Strand (36 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Ringsted

20 parks within 100 km of Ringsted. The closest is Kystagerparken (62 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Ringsted

17 museums within 100 km of Ringsted. The closest is Ringsted Radiomuseum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ringsted

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ringsted. The closest is Ravnstrup Sø (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ringsted

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ringsted
  2. 18 km Ravnstrup Sø · nature spot, Region Zealand
  3. 12 km Næsbyholm · heritage site, Region Zealand
  4. 13 km Bjernede Church · church, Region Zealand
  5. 22 km Gyldenløveshøj · viewpoint, Region Zealand
  6. 16 km Ringsted Radiomuseum · museum, Region Zealand
  7. 0 km Back to Ringsted

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From travellers near Ringsted

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How to reach Ringsted

    All places near Ringsted by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Tryggevælde · fort · Region Zealand · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Nørager · fort · Region Zealand · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Enø · river spot · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Naturstien I Hedeland · trek · Capital Region of Denmark · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Holsteinborg Gods · fort · Region Zealand · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Buerup Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Vognserup · fort · Region Zealand · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Trelleborg · fort · Region Zealand · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Torslunde Kirke · church · Capital Region of Denmark · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Hagested Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Glænø · river spot · Region Zealand · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Køge Bay · beach · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Præstø Fjord · beach · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Svinø Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Orø · river spot · Region Zealand · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Eskilsø Klosterruin · fort · Capital Region of Denmark · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Svanholm · fort · Capital Region of Denmark · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Krogstrup Kirke · church · Capital Region of Denmark · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Gundsømagle Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Jyllinge Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Malergården · museum · Region Zealand · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ringsted by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1463Næsbyholm (18 km)
    Churches1550Bjernede Church (13 km)
    Beaches & coast323Jersie Strand (36 km)
    Parks020Kystagerparken (62 km)
    Museums417Ringsted Radiomuseum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens314Ravnstrup Sø (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints210Gyldenløveshøj (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves38Enø (40 km)
    Other attractions03Agnete Og Havmanden (70 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Nusrat Jahan Mosque (61 km)
    Treks11Naturstien I Hedeland (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Sortedams Sø (71 km)

    Ringsted: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ringsted?

    Ringsted Radiomuseum (museum, about 1 km), Bjernede Church (church, about 13 km), Gyldenløveshøj (viewpoint, about 16 km), Næsbyholm (heritage site, about 18 km), Ravnstrup Sø (nature spot, about 18 km), Bromme Kirke (church, about 23 km).

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

    45 places on Spotwander: 14 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 3 beaches & coast, 4 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ringsted?

    Næsbyholm, about 18 km by road; Aastrup (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ringsted?

    Bjernede Church, about 13 km by road; Bromme Kirke (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ringsted?

    Jersie Strand, about 36 km by road; Køge Bay (45 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ringsted?

    Start in Ringsted, visit Ravnstrup Sø, then Næsbyholm, then Bjernede Church, then Gyldenløveshøj, then Ringsted Radiomuseum, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ringsted?

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

    Towns near Ringsted

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