Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Spentrup

Spentrup is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 2,155 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 87 forts & heritage, 47 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Dronningborg (8 km), Randers Regnskov (11 km) and Hohøj (15 km).

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

Spentrup at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 2,155
Coordinates
56.5370° N, 10.0379° E
Places within 50 km
154 (28 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 Spentrup

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

  • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Clausholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Galgehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Rud Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Bavnehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Lem Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Skaldhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Markmandshøi · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
  • Vorhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
  • Hald Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
  • Nørrehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
  • Borup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km

Things to see near Spentrup, by type

Forts & heritage near Spentrup

110 forts & heritage within 100 km of Spentrup. The closest is Høghøj (1 km); the best-known is Dronningborg (8 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Dronningborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Høghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km
  • Firhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Tinghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Clausholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Galgehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km

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Churches near Spentrup

72 churches within 100 km of Spentrup. The closest is Spentrup Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Essenbæk Kirke (16 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Essenbæk Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Mariager Klosterkirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Ørum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Spentrup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km
  • Rud Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Lem Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Spentrup

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Spentrup. The closest is Randers Regnskov (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Spentrup

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Spentrup. The closest is Tørslevstenen (13 km); the best-known is Hohøj (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Tørslevstenen · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~13 km
  • Agri Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Spentrup

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Spentrup. The closest is Randers Fjord (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Spentrup

12 museums within 100 km of Spentrup. The closest is Gaia Museum Outsider Art (10 km); the best-known is Mariager Saltcenter (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Spentrup

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Spentrup
  2. 8 km Dronningborg · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  3. 8 km Essenbæk Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  4. 9 km Randers Regnskov · nature spot, Central Denmark Region
  5. 27 km Mariager Klosterkirke · church, North Denmark Region
  6. 2 km Hohøj · viewpoint, North Denmark Region
  7. 15 km Back to Spentrup

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How to reach Spentrup

    All places near Spentrup by distance

    Within 15 km of Spentrup

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Spentrup by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage87110Høghøj (1 km)
    Churches4772Spentrup Kirke (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens715Randers Regnskov (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints314Tørslevstenen (13 km)
    Beaches & coast313Randers Fjord (10 km)
    Museums312Gaia Museum Outsider Art (10 km)
    Parks010Hasle Bakker (52 km)
    Other attractions35Kapel Til Nutiden (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Sem Sø (13 km)
    Treks02Anemoneruten - Riis Skov (52 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Hjelm (81 km)
    Temples01Sky Tower (57 km)

    Spentrup: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Spentrup?

    Dronningborg (heritage site, about 8 km), Randers Regnskov (nature spot, about 11 km), Hohøj (viewpoint, about 15 km), Essenbæk Kirke (church, about 16 km), Mariager Klosterkirke (church, about 16 km), Mariager Saltcenter (museum, about 17 km).

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

    154 places on Spotwander: 87 forts & heritage, 47 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Spentrup?

    Høghøj, about 1 km by road; Firhøje (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Spentrup?

    Spentrup Kirke, about 1 km by road; Lem Kirke (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Spentrup?

    Randers Regnskov, about 11 km by road; Læsten Bakker (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Spentrup?

    Start in Spentrup, visit Dronningborg, then Essenbæk Kirke, then Randers Regnskov, then Mariager Klosterkirke, then Hohøj, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Spentrup?

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

    Towns near Spentrup

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