Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Ry

Ry is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 4,909 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 57 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Øm Kloster (5 km), Dover Kirke (6 km) and Himmelbjerget (7 km).

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

Ry at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 4,909
Coordinates
56.0904° N, 9.7651° E
Places within 50 km
159 (59 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

Top places to visit near Ry

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ry: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Ry

  • Museum Silkeborg · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Silkeborg Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Pilbrodalen · trek · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Ry Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~0 km
  • Skivholme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Brunhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km
  • Rye Mølle Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km
  • Knudsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km
  • Maglehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Birksø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Toskjephøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Tippethøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km

Stories from travellers

Things to see near Ry, by type

Forts & heritage near Ry

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ry. The closest is Brunhøj (1 km); the best-known is Øm Kloster (5 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Øm Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Alken Enge · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Wedelslund · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Silkeborg Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Brunhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km
  • Maglehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km

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Churches near Ry

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

  • Dover Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Ovsted Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Sporup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Ry Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~0 km
  • Skivholme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Tulstrup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ry

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ry. The closest is Himmelbjerget (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Møllehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Ejer Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ry

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ry. The closest is Rye Mølle Sø (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Rye Mølle Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km
  • Knudsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km
  • Birksø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Vessø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Solbjerg Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Gudensø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km

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Museums near Ry

15 museums within 100 km of Ry. The closest is Gammel Rye Mølle (5 km); the best-known is Museum Silkeborg (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ry

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ry. The closest is Ballehage Strand (36 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Ry

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ry
  2. 7 km Himmelbjerget · viewpoint, Central Denmark Region
  3. 9 km Sukkertoppen · viewpoint, Central Denmark Region
  4. 6 km Øm Kloster · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  5. 8 km Alken Enge · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  6. 5 km Dover Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  7. 6 km Back to Ry

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From travellers near Ry

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How to reach Ry

    All places near Ry by distance

    Within 15 km of Ry

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Givskud Zoo - Zootopia · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Clausholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Kalø Vig · beach · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hover Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Randers Regnskov · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Karup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Albuen Strand · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Sortebrødre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Essenbæk Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Stagsevold · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Heart · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Ellemandsbjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Dronningborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Kalø Castle Ruin · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Trehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Herning Museum · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Stabelhøie · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Bregnet Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Rind Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Agri Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Nordby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Troldborg Ring · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Nationalpark Mols Bjerge · sanctuary · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Æbelø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Dyret · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • LEGO House · temple · Region of Southern Denmark · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Samsø · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Fregatten Jylland · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Løvenholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Den Tapre Landsoldat · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Østerstrand · beach · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Stavns Fjord · beach · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Jyllands Park Zoo · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Stoltenbjerg · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Vesborg Fyr · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Bogense Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Skandinavisk Dyrepark · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Hevringholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~78 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ry by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5777Brunhøj (1 km)
    Churches3548Ry Kirke (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1423Himmelbjerget (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1818Rye Mølle Sø (1 km)
    Museums915Gammel Rye Mølle (5 km)
    Beaches & coast615Ballehage Strand (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens313Geding-Kasted Mose (31 km)
    Parks77Hasle Bakker (31 km)
    Treks55Himmelbjergruten (10 km)
    Other attractions34Sankt Sørens Kilde (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Møgelø (8 km)
    Temples12Sky Tower (34 km)

    Ry: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ry?

    Øm Kloster (heritage site, about 5 km), Dover Kirke (church, about 6 km), Himmelbjerget (viewpoint, about 7 km), Alken Enge (heritage site, about 9 km), Sukkertoppen (viewpoint, about 10 km), Yding Skovhøj (viewpoint, about 14 km).

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

    159 places on Spotwander: 57 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ry?

    Brunhøj, about 1 km by road; Maglehøj (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ry?

    Ry Kirke, about 1 km by road; Tulstrup Kirke (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ry?

    Himmelbjerget, about 7 km by road; Storeknøs (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ry?

    Start in Ry, visit Himmelbjerget, then Sukkertoppen, then Øm Kloster, then Alken Enge, then Dover Kirke, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ry?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ry

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