Region Zealand district, Denmark

Places to visit near Sorø

Sorø is a town in Region Zealand district, Denmark, home to about 7,167 people. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit — 12 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 1 beaches & coast and 4 museums. The must-see places are Bjernede Church (7 km), Bromme Kirke (8 km) and Næsbyholm (10 km).

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

Sorø at a glance

Location
Region Zealand district, Denmark
Population
about 7,167
Coordinates
55.4318° N, 11.5555° E
Places within 50 km
35 (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 Sorø

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

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sorø. The closest is Næsbyholm (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Sorø

50 churches within 100 km of Sorø. The closest is Bjernede Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Sorø

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sorø. The closest is Sprogø Fyr (48 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Sorø

19 museums within 100 km of Sorø. The closest is Ringsted Radiomuseum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sorø

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sorø. The closest is Ravnstrup Sø (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Sorø

13 parks within 100 km of Sorø. The closest is Kystagerparken (80 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Sorø

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sorø
  2. 7 km Bjernede Church · church, Region Zealand
  3. 9 km Bromme Kirke · church, Region Zealand
  4. 4 km Tersløsegaard · heritage site, Region Zealand
  5. 20 km Antvorskov Kirke · church, Region Zealand
  6. 20 km Næsbyholm · heritage site, Region Zealand
  7. 10 km Back to Sorø

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How to reach Sorø

    All places near Sorø by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Roskilde Cathedral · church · Region Zealand · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Vejrhøj · viewpoint · Region Zealand · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Orø · river spot · Region Zealand · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Valløby Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Jersie Strand · beach · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Tryggevælde · fort · Region Zealand · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Præstø Fjord · beach · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Naturstien I Hedeland · trek · Capital Region of Denmark · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Svanholm · fort · Capital Region of Denmark · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Kalundborg Fjord · beach · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Krogstrup Kirke · church · Capital Region of Denmark · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Knudshoved Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Eskilsø Klosterruin · fort · Capital Region of Denmark · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Torslunde Kirke · church · Capital Region of Denmark · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Hou Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Allerslev Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Jyllinge Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Vor Frue Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Gundsømagle Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Nyborg Slot · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Roskilde Fjord · beach · Capital Region of Denmark · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Køge Bay · beach · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Femø · river spot · Region Zealand · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Holckenhavn · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Draaby Kirke · church · Capital Region of Denmark · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Jungshoved Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Masnedøfortet · fort · Region Zealand · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Steensgaard · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Jægerspris Castle · fort · Capital Region of Denmark · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Hverringe · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Fejø · river spot · Region Zealand · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Observatorium Tusculanum · fort · Capital Region of Denmark · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Orehoved Fyr · beach · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Fejø Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Sejerø · river spot · Region Zealand · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Gyldenbjerg Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Skoven Kirke · church · Capital Region of Denmark · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Herstedhøje · viewpoint · Capital Region of Denmark · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Stevns Klint · viewpoint · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Stevns Fyr · beach · Region Zealand · ~74 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sorø by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1271Næsbyholm (10 km)
    Churches1150Bjernede Church (7 km)
    Beaches & coast122Sprogø Fyr (48 km)
    Museums419Ringsted Radiomuseum (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens313Ravnstrup Sø (21 km)
    Parks013Kystagerparken (80 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves211Glænø (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints210Gyldenløveshøj (29 km)
    Other attractions03Agnete Og Havmanden (88 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Nusrat Jahan Mosque (79 km)
    Treks01Naturstien I Hedeland (56 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Sortedams Sø (88 km)

    Sorø: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sorø?

    Bjernede Church (church, about 7 km), Bromme Kirke (church, about 8 km), Næsbyholm (heritage site, about 10 km), Tersløsegaard (heritage site, about 12 km), Antvorskov Kirke (church, about 18 km), Ringsted Radiomuseum (museum, about 19 km).

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

    35 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 1 beach, 4 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sorø?

    Næsbyholm, about 10 km by road; Tersløsegaard (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sorø?

    Bjernede Church, about 7 km by road; Bromme Kirke (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Sorø?

    Sprogø Fyr, about 48 km by road; Jersie Strand (54 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sorø?

    Start in Sorø, visit Bjernede Church, then Bromme Kirke, then Tersløsegaard, then Antvorskov Kirke, then Næsbyholm, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sorø?

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

    Towns near Sorø

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