Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark

Places to visit near Veksø

Veksø is a town in Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark, home to about 1,921 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit — 45 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 churches and 12 parks. The must-see places are Gundsømagle Kirke (8 km), Bastruptårnet (9 km) and Jyllinge Kirke (10 km).

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Veksø, Denmark
Veksø, Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Veksø at a glance

Location
Capital Region of Denmark district, Denmark
Population
about 1,921
Coordinates
55.7547° N, 12.2384° E
Places within 50 km
128 (128 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Veksø

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

  • Bagsværdfortet · fort · Capital Region of Denmark · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Roskilde Fjord · beach · Capital Region of Denmark · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Roskilde Cathedral · church · Region Zealand · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Geels Bakke · viewpoint · Capital Region of Denmark · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Tinghøj Batteri · fort · Capital Region of Denmark · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Sorgenfri Slot · fort · Capital Region of Denmark · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Mothsgården · museum · Capital Region of Denmark · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Vangede Batteri · fort · Capital Region of Denmark · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Krogstrup Kirke · church · Capital Region of Denmark · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Brønshøjparken · park · Capital Region of Denmark · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Maglebjerg · viewpoint · Capital Region of Denmark · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Garderhøjfortet · fort · Capital Region of Denmark · ~23 km · Must-see

Things to see near Veksø, by type

Forts & heritage near Veksø

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Veksø. The closest is Bastruptårnet (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Veksø

46 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Veksø. The closest is Haveselskabets Have (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Veksø

41 churches within 100 km of Veksø. The closest is Gundsømagle Kirke (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Veksø

27 parks within 100 km of Veksø. The closest is Brønshøjparken (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Veksø

26 museums within 100 km of Veksø. The closest is Mothsgården (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Veksø

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Veksø. The closest is Roskilde Fjord (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Veksø

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Veksø
  2. 9 km Bastruptårnet · heritage site, Capital Region of Denmark
  3. 16 km Jyllinge Kirke · church, Region Zealand
  4. 3 km Eskilsø Klosterruin · heritage site, Capital Region of Denmark
  5. 6 km Gundsømagle Kirke · church, Region Zealand
  6. 14 km Observatorium Tusculanum · heritage site, Capital Region of Denmark
  7. 11 km Back to Veksø

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How to reach Veksø

    All places near Veksø by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Veksø by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4577Bastruptårnet (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens746Haveselskabets Have (25 km)
    Churches2541Gundsømagle Kirke (8 km)
    Parks1227Brønshøjparken (22 km)
    Museums1326Mothsgården (22 km)
    Beaches & coast1117Roskilde Fjord (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints511Herstedhøje (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Frederiksholm (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Nusrat Jahan Mosque (24 km)
    Other attractions34Agnete Og Havmanden (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Sortedams Sø (27 km)
    Treks11Naturstien I Hedeland (17 km)

    Veksø: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Veksø?

    Gundsømagle Kirke (church, about 8 km), Bastruptårnet (heritage site, about 9 km), Jyllinge Kirke (church, about 10 km), Observatorium Tusculanum (heritage site, about 11 km), Eskilsø Klosterruin (heritage site, about 13 km), Herstedhøje (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    128 places on Spotwander: 45 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 churches, 12 parks, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Veksø?

    Bastruptårnet, about 9 km by road; Observatorium Tusculanum (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Veksø?

    Haveselskabets Have, about 25 km by road; Nationalpark Skjoldungernes Land (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Veksø?

    Gundsømagle Kirke, about 8 km by road; Jyllinge Kirke (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Veksø?

    Start in Veksø, visit Bastruptårnet, then Jyllinge Kirke, then Eskilsø Klosterruin, then Gundsømagle Kirke, then Observatorium Tusculanum, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Veksø?

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

    Towns near Veksø

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