Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Skanderborg

Skanderborg is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 13,543 people. Within 50 km by road there are 169 places to visit — 55 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 museums. The must-see places are Alken Enge (6 km), Pilbrodalen (7 km) and Dover Kirke (10 km).

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

Skanderborg at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 13,543
Coordinates
56.0343° N, 9.9318° E
Places within 50 km
169 (62 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 Skanderborg

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

Forts & heritage near Skanderborg

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Skanderborg. The closest is Illerup Ådal (3 km); the best-known is Alken Enge (6 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Alken Enge · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Øm Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Tyrrestrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Wedelslund · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Vilhelmsborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Illerup Ådal · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km

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Churches near Skanderborg

67 churches within 100 km of Skanderborg. The closest is Skanderup Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Dover Kirke (10 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Dover Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Ovsted Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Brabrand Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Skanderup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km
  • Holme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Skivholme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~22 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Skanderborg

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Skanderborg. The closest is Faarbjerg (5 km); the best-known is Ejer Bavnehøj (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ejer Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Møllehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Blakshøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~24 km · Must-see

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Museums near Skanderborg

19 museums within 100 km of Skanderborg. The closest is Emborg / Øm Kloster Museum (14 km); the best-known is Moesgaard (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Skanderborg

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Skanderborg. The closest is Skanderborg Sø (2 km); the best-known is Solbjerg Sø (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Skanderborg

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Skanderborg. The closest is Moesgård Strand (26 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Skanderborg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Skanderborg
  2. 11 km Solbjerg Sø · lake, Central Denmark Region
  3. 4 km Pilbrodalen · trek, Central Denmark Region
  4. 14 km Dover Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  5. 5 km Alken Enge · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  6. 10 km Ovsted Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  7. 10 km Back to Skanderborg

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    All places near Skanderborg by distance

    Within 15 km of Skanderborg

    • Ringkloster Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
    • Faarbjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
    • Fruering Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
    • Lille Høj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
    • Hylke Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
    • Storehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Mesingstenen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Mesing Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Ørnekol · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Søbjerghøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Stilling Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Sortehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Illeruphøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Staghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Tåning Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~7 km
    • Iglsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Stilling Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Vejhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Herschendsgave · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Raahøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Vitved Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Tammestrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Ravnhøi · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Bjørnebjerge · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Adslev Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Hvilsted Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Vedslet Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Hørning Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Genforeningstårnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Alken Høje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Veng Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Kattrup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Sophiendal · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Stjær Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Blegind Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Torrild Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Ravnsø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Mossø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Rantzausgave · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Haardalhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Ørum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Trehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Clausholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Kalø Castle Ruin · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Albuen Strand · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hover Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Stabelhøie · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Agri Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Givskud Zoo - Zootopia · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Bregnet Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Dyret · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Samsø · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Æbelø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Essenbæk Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Stavns Fjord · beach · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Randers Regnskov · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Vesborg Fyr · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Nationalpark Mols Bjerge · sanctuary · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Fregatten Jylland · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Dronningborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Bogense Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Den Tapre Landsoldat · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Østerstrand · beach · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Troldborg Ring · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Hjelm · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Harridslevgaard Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Ree Park · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Løvenholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Sortebrødre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Karup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Skandinavisk Dyrepark · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Heart · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Jernhatten · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • CLAY Keramikmuseum Danmark · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Nicolai Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Middelfart Museum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Herning Museum · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Eltang Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~76 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Skanderborg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5577Illerup Ådal (3 km)
    Churches5367Skanderup Kirke (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1422Faarbjerg (5 km)
    Museums919Emborg / Øm Kloster Museum (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1717Skanderborg Sø (2 km)
    Beaches & coast717Moesgård Strand (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens315Marselisborg Dyrehave (25 km)
    Parks78Langenæsparken (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Samsø (56 km)
    Treks33Skanderborg Dyrehave - Rød Rute (2 km)
    Temples12Sky Tower (25 km)
    Other attractions01Glavendrupstenen (78 km)

    Skanderborg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Skanderborg?

    Alken Enge (heritage site, about 6 km), Pilbrodalen (trek, about 7 km), Dover Kirke (church, about 10 km), Ovsted Kirke (church, about 10 km), Solbjerg Sø (lake, about 11 km), Ejer Bavnehøj (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    169 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Skanderborg?

    Illerup Ådal, about 3 km by road; Belravensknold (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Skanderborg?

    Skanderup Kirke, about 1 km by road; Fruering Kirke (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Skanderborg?

    Faarbjerg, about 5 km by road; Mesingstenen (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Skanderborg?

    Start in Skanderborg, visit Solbjerg Sø, then Pilbrodalen, then Dover Kirke, then Alken Enge, then Ovsted Kirke, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Skanderborg?

    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 Skanderborg

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