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Notable fort · Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark

Den Gamle Arrest

Den Gamle Arrest is a fort in Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark.

Den Gamle Arrest: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Den Gamle Arrest

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Den Gamle Arrest — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 55.32773, 8.76219. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Den Gamle Arrest

    • Riberhus Slotsbanke · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~1 km · Must-see
    • Wadden Sea Centre · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Mandø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Sneum Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Wadden Sea National Park · sanctuary · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Gram Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Vester Nykirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Museet på Sønderskov · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Grundtvigskirken · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Fanø · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Esbjerg Kunstmuseum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Rømø · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Rømø Church · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Gjesing Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Vongshøj · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Vejen Kunstmuseum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Vejen Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Sædding Strand Mellemfyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~37 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Den Gamle Arrest

    Other forts & heritage near Den Gamle Arrest

    • Riberhus Slotsbanke · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~1 km · Must-see
    • Gram Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Trøjborg Ruin · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Leuchtturm List Ost · fort · Northern Friesland · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Leuchtturm List West · fort · Northern Friesland · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Grøngaard · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Denghoog · fort · Northern Friesland · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Troldborg Ring · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Tinnumburg · fort · Northern Friesland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Hindsgavl Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~77 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Den Gamle Arrest open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Den Gamle Arrest yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Den Gamle Arrest?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Den Gamle Arrest?

    Nearby: Riberhus Slotsbanke (fort, 1 km), Wadden Sea Centre (museum, 9 km), Mandø (river spot, 17 km), Sneum Kirke (church, 21 km), Wadden Sea National Park (sanctuary, 23 km), Gram Slot (fort, 24 km).

    Is Den Gamle Arrest worth visiting?

    Den Gamle Arrest is listed as a notable fort in Denmark on Spotwander.