Region of Southern Denmark district, Denmark

Places to visit near Svendborg

Svendborg is a town in Region of Southern Denmark district, Denmark, home to about 27,553 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit — 13 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 4 beaches & coast and 8 museums. The must-see places are Danish Welfare Museum (1 km), Naturama (1 km) and Svendborgpigen (2 km).

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Svendborg, Denmark
Svendborg, Region of Southern Denmark district, Denmark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Svendborg at a glance

Location
Region of Southern Denmark district, Denmark
Population
about 27,553
Coordinates
55.0598° N, 10.6068° E
Places within 50 km
50 (50 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 Svendborg

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

  • Strynø Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Strynø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Brahetrolleborg Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Manheim · attraction · Region of Southern Denmark · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Steensgaard · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Ringe Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Ringe Museum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Arreskov · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Kaleko Mølle · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Ærøskøbing Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Faaborg Museum for Fynsk Malerkunst · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Marstal Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~29 km · Must-see

Things to see near Svendborg, by type

Churches near Svendborg

54 churches within 100 km of Svendborg. The closest is Rudkøbing Kirke (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Svendborg

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Svendborg. The closest is Svendborgpigen (2 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Svendborgpigen · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Valdemars Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Nielstrup · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Egeskov Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Steensgaard · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Arreskov · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~27 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Svendborg

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Svendborg. The closest is Hou Fyr (30 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Hou Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Knudshoved Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Nyborg Slot · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Sprogø Fyr · beach · Region Zealand · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Helnæs Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Taksensand Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~52 km · Must-see

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Museums near Svendborg

17 museums within 100 km of Svendborg. The closest is Danish Welfare Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Svendborg

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Svendborg. The closest is Kong Humbles Grav (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Svendborg

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Svendborg. The closest is Thurø (6 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Thurø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Hjortø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Drejø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Langeland · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Strynø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Ærø · river spot · ~30 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Svendborg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Svendborg
  2. 1 km Naturama · museum, Region of Southern Denmark
  3. 1 km Danish Welfare Museum · museum, Region of Southern Denmark
  4. 2 km Svendborgpigen · heritage site, Region of Southern Denmark
  5. 6 km Valdemars Slot · heritage site, Region of Southern Denmark
  6. 4 km Thurø · river spot, Region of Southern Denmark
  7. 6 km Back to Svendborg

Plan a longer trip from Svendborg — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Svendborg

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How to reach Svendborg

    All places near Svendborg by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Vesterport · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Øhavsmuseet · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Ærø · river spot · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Hou Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Svanninge Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Kong Humbles Grav · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Søbygård · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Søby Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Skjoldnæs Fyr · attraction · Region of Southern Denmark · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Holckenhavn · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Knudshoved Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Nyborg Slot · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Vor Frue Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Davinde Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Bramstrup · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Langelandsfortet · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Løgismose · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Engelsborg · fort · Region Zealand · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Sprogø Fyr · beach · Region Zealand · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Odense Zoo · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Cultural Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Nonnebakken · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~49 km · Must-see
    • H. C. Andersens Barndomshjem · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Saint Canute's Cathedral · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Møntnergaarden · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Gråbrødre Kloster · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Ulriksholm · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Bolbro Bevægelsespark · park · Region of Southern Denmark · ~51 km · Must-see
    • The Danish Railway Museum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Helnæs Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Odinstårnet (model) · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Taksensand Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Gottesgabe · fort · Region Zealand · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Galleri Galschiøt · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Frøbjerg Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Avnede Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Sønderby Klint · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Terrariet Vissenbjerg · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Hverringe · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Tillitse Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Dannemare Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Kegnæs Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Torø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Vestfyns Kunstmuseum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Universe · park · Region of Southern Denmark · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Vor Frue Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Assens Miniby · attraction · Region of Southern Denmark · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Toldbodhus · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Ravnsborg Voldsted · fort · Region Zealand · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Erholm · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Dallund Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Leuchtturm Falshöft · fort · Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Leuchtturm Kalkgrund · beach · Schleswig-Holstein · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Fejø · river spot · Region Zealand · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Fejø Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Glavendrupstenen · attraction · Region of Southern Denmark · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Glænø · river spot · Region Zealand · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Stokkemarke Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Geltinger Birk · sanctuary · Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Sønderborg Slot · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Trelleborg · fort · Region Zealand · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Schleimündung · sanctuary · Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Nordborg Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Holsteinborg Gods · fort · Region Zealand · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Nydam Mose · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Bågø Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~72 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Svendborg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1354Rudkøbing Kirke (19 km)
    Forts & heritage1542Svendborgpigen (2 km)
    Beaches & coast424Hou Fyr (30 km)
    Museums817Danish Welfare Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens215Kong Humbles Grav (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves614Thurø (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints05Frøbjerg Bavnehøj (55 km)
    Other attractions24Manheim (26 km)
    Parks03Bolbro Bevægelsespark (51 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Haderslev Dam (96 km)

    Svendborg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Svendborg?

    Danish Welfare Museum (museum, about 1 km), Naturama (museum, about 1 km), Svendborgpigen (heritage site, about 2 km), Valdemars Slot (heritage site, about 6 km), Thurø (river spot, about 6 km), Nielstrup (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    50 places on Spotwander: 13 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 4 beaches & coast, 8 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Svendborg?

    Rudkøbing Kirke, about 19 km by road; Tranekær Kirke (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Svendborg?

    Svendborgpigen, about 2 km by road; Valdemars Slot (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Svendborg?

    Hou Fyr, about 30 km by road; Knudshoved Fyr (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Svendborg?

    Start in Svendborg, visit Naturama, then Danish Welfare Museum, then Svendborgpigen, then Valdemars Slot, then Thurø, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Svendborg?

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

    Towns near Svendborg

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