Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Ulstrup

Ulstrup is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 1,963 people. Within 50 km by road there are 177 places to visit — 82 forts & heritage, 57 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ørum Kirke (12 km), Læsten Bakker (13 km) and Lysnet (14 km).

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

Ulstrup at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 1,963
Coordinates
56.3899° N, 9.7935° E
Places within 50 km
177 (57 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 Ulstrup

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

Forts & heritage near Ulstrup

103 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ulstrup. The closest is Sønder Vinge-stenen 1 (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ulstrup

71 churches within 100 km of Ulstrup. The closest is Ulstrupbro Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Ørum Kirke (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ulstrup

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ulstrup. The closest is Læsten Bakker (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Randers Regnskov · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Geding-Kasted Mose · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Marselisborg Dyrehave · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~50 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ulstrup

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ulstrup. The closest is Busbjerg (4 km); the best-known is Lysnet (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Busbjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~50 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Ulstrup

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ulstrup. The closest is Bellevue Strand (45 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Ulstrup

11 museums within 100 km of Ulstrup. The closest is Energimuseet (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ulstrup

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ulstrup
  2. 14 km Lysnet · viewpoint, Central Denmark Region
  3. 4 km Ørum Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  4. 10 km Randers Regnskov · nature spot, Central Denmark Region
  5. 17 km Læsten Bakker · nature spot, Central Denmark Region
  6. 14 km Ø · nature spot, Central Denmark Region
  7. 15 km Back to Ulstrup

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    All places near Ulstrup by distance

    Within 15 km of Ulstrup

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Essenbæk Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Clausholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Skivholme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Sortebrødre Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Wedelslund · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Silkeborg Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Geding-Kasted Mose · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Museum Silkeborg · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Fladhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Tangeværket · attraction · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Færgehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Vejhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Storhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Sall Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Hammershøj Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Staghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Skorup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Kvorning Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Sønderbæk Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Tinghøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Tange Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Hammershøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Lerbjerg Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Gæslinghøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Øster Bjerregrav Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Storehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Skjød Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Frijsendal · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Søhøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~16 km
    • Mariager Klosterkirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Mariager Saltcenter · museum · North Denmark Region · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Brabrand Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Hasle Bakker · park · Central Denmark Region · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Hasle Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Åbyhøj Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Dover Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~44 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Kalø Vig · beach · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Løvenholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Solbjerg Sø · lake · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Hevringholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Ørslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Moesgaard · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Vilhelmsborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Kalø Castle Ruin · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Nørlund · fort · North Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Moesgård Strand · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Bregnet Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Borremosefæstningen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Møllehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Ejer Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Ovsted Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Stabelhøie · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Agri Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Års-stenen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Aars Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Rebild National Park · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Trehøje · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Lille Blåkilde · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Skandinavisk Dyrepark · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Øster Hurup Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Ellemandsbjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Stubber Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Tamdrup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Nationalpark Mols Bjerge · sanctuary · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Heart · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Grinderslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Tyrrestrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Lille Vildmose Naturreservat · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Herning Museum · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Fregatten Jylland · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Blakshøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Bønnerup Strand · beach · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Lindenborg · fort · North Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Ree Park · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Rind Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~77 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ulstrup by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage82103Sønder Vinge-stenen 1 (1 km)
    Churches5771Ulstrupbro Kirke (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens616Læsten Bakker (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints616Busbjerg (4 km)
    Beaches & coast414Bellevue Strand (45 km)
    Museums711Energimuseet (15 km)
    Parks710Hasle Bakker (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Fussing Sø (13 km)
    Treks33Trækstien Pramdragerstien (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Fur (84 km)
    Other attractions12Tangeværket (16 km)
    Caves11Nissehulen (15 km)
    Temples11Sky Tower (47 km)

    Ulstrup: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ulstrup?

    Ørum Kirke (church, about 12 km), Læsten Bakker (nature spot, about 13 km), Lysnet (viewpoint, about 14 km), Ø (nature spot, about 15 km), Randers Regnskov (nature spot, about 21 km), Ulstrupbro Kirke (church, about 1 km).

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

    177 places on Spotwander: 82 forts & heritage, 57 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ulstrup?

    Sønder Vinge-stenen 1, about 1 km by road; Ulstrup Slot (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ulstrup?

    Ulstrupbro Kirke, about 1 km by road; Sønder Vinge Kirke (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ulstrup?

    Læsten Bakker, about 13 km by road; Ø (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ulstrup?

    Start in Ulstrup, visit Lysnet, then Ørum Kirke, then Randers Regnskov, then Læsten Bakker, then Ø, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ulstrup?

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

    Towns near Ulstrup

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