Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Struer

Struer is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 11,317 people. Within 50 km by road there are 201 places to visit — 122 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 8 museums and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Gudumkloster (11 km), Fabjerg Kirke (17 km) and Flynder Kirke (23 km).

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

Struer at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 11,317
Coordinates
56.4920° N, 8.5940° E
Places within 50 km
201 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Struer

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

  • Kjællinghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Kilen · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Tolshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Trehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Brændhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Kaulhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Gilhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Skjælhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Quistrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Spøttrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Stubber Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Kløverhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km

Things to see near Struer, by type

Forts & heritage near Struer

130 forts & heritage within 100 km of Struer. The closest is Struer Vandtårn (1 km); the best-known is Gudumkloster (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Struer

56 churches within 100 km of Struer. The closest is Struer Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Fabjerg Kirke (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Struer

18 museums within 100 km of Struer. The closest is Midt- Og Vestjyllands Jernbanemuseum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Struer

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Struer. The closest is Kilen (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Struer

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Struer. The closest is Jyllands Park Zoo (58 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Jyllands Park Zoo · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Nationalpark Thy · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Nordsø Akvariet · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
  • Hanstholm Vildtreservat · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~78 km · Must-see
  • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~80 km · Must-see
  • Skjern Enge · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~82 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Struer

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Struer. The closest is Bredhøj (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bredhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km
  • Bovbjerg Fyr · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Tihøje · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Ashøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Lodbjerg Fyr · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Hanklit · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Struer

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Struer
  2. 1 km Midt- Og Vestjyllands Jernbanemuseum · museum, Central Denmark Region
  3. 1 km Struer Museum · museum, Central Denmark Region
  4. 1 km Struer Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  5. 17 km Fabjerg Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  6. 7 km Gudumkloster · heritage site, Central Denmark Region
  7. 11 km Back to Struer

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From travellers near Struer

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How to reach Struer

    All places near Struer by distance

    Within 15 km of Struer

    • Ølby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
    • Baunhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
    • Resen Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
    • Rishøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
    • Bavnehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
    • Rishøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
    • Humlum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~5 km
    • Brokhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Vejrum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Løjnshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Skaarhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~6 km
    • Koulhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Fousing Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Storhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Venø Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~8 km
    • Venø · river spot · ~9 km
    • Ausumgård · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Venø Bugt · beach · ~9 km
    • Mahøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Hjerm Vestre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Rishøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Hjerm Østre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Kjærhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Søndertoft Høj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Bredhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Store Rishøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
    • Maarhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Aa Mølle · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Kællinghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Trehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Asp Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~10 km
    • Gildhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Højlund · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Valhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Gudum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Deggerhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Sir Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Ulvehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~11 km
    • Handbjerg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km
    • Kongshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~12 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Vinding Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Bøvling Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
    • SMK Thy · museum · North Denmark Region · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Bovbjerg Fyr · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Ferring Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Tvillinghøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Store Torp · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Egebjerg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Harehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Bettehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Naur Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Møgelhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Holmgård Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Ellebæk Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Rishøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Doggerhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Ryde Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Hostrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Kokhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Harre Vig · beach · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Odby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Stenør Høje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Aarhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Hvistenhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Vendalhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Nørre Nissum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Fladhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Vihøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Kathøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Borbjerg Mølle Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Søndbjerg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Borbjerg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Store Mejlhøi · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Skalshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Mizz Bling’s Hule · cave · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Sønderhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~17 km
    • Heltborg Museum · museum · North Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Højriis · fort · North Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Tihøje · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Sandkjærhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Struer by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage122130Struer Vandtårn (1 km)
    Churches4356Struer Kirke (1 km)
    Museums818Midt- Og Vestjyllands Jernbanemuseum (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1115Kilen (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens09Jyllands Park Zoo (58 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints48Bredhøj (15 km)
    Other attractions46Oddesundtårnet (12 km)
    Beaches & coast45Struer Bugt (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34Venø (9 km)
    Caves11Mizz Bling’s Hule (17 km)
    Parks11Holstebro Lystanlæg (18 km)

    Struer: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Struer?

    Gudumkloster (heritage site, about 11 km), Fabjerg Kirke (church, about 17 km), Struer Kirke (church, about 1 km), Midt- Og Vestjyllands Jernbanemuseum (museum, about 1 km), Struer Museum (museum, about 1 km), Struer Vandtårn (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    201 places on Spotwander: 122 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 8 museums, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Struer?

    Struer Vandtårn, about 1 km by road; Hillers Hyw (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Struer?

    Struer Kirke, about 1 km by road; Voldhøj Kirke (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Struer?

    Midt- Og Vestjyllands Jernbanemuseum, about 1 km by road; Struer Museum (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Struer?

    Start in Struer, visit Midt- Og Vestjyllands Jernbanemuseum, then Struer Museum, then Struer Kirke, then Fabjerg Kirke, then Gudumkloster, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Struer?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Struer

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