Place to visit
Hald Ruin, Denmark: what it is and when to go
Hald Ruin is a site with ruins in Denmark (Viborg). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 36. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Ruins · History
- Where
- Denmark
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- BLL Billund, 73 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 56.39062, 9.3559
What it is and where
Hald Ruin is a site with ruins in Denmark (Viborg). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
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It is in Viborg, where this site lists 176 more places to see, 5.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 56.39062, 9.3559; the nearest main airport is Billund Airport (BLL, Billund), 73 km as the crow flies. How to get around Denmark (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in Denmark. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Hald Ruin is May to September.
- JanBetter not7:13
- FebBetter not9:14
- MarPossible11:26
- AprPossible13:56
- MayBest time16:06
- JunBest time17:23
- JulBest time16:51
- AugBest time14:53
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:02
- NovBetter not7:48
- DecPossible6:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 36. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Denmark in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Denmark
To enter Denmark there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Denmark checklist. Currency: Danish krone (DKK); plugs: Type K · 230 V · 50 Hz (takes type C, but a grounded Schuko plug doesn't fit well); emergencies: 112 · 114 police (non-emergency).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hald HovedgårdManor house780 m
- Hald LadenMuseum809 m
- Gammel HaldArchaeological site965 m
- Dollerup KirkeTemples3.6 km
- E BindstouwMuseum4.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Denmark guide.
More in Denmark: History
- Castillo de Kronborg: Castle
- Catedral de Roskilde
- Palacio de Christiansborg
- Castillo de Rosenborg
- Tivoli Gardens
- The Stock Exchange building
Every Denmark place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hald Ruin?
It is a site with ruins in Denmark. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Hald Ruin?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 36.
How do you get to Hald Ruin?
The nearest main airport is Billund Airport (BLL), 73 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Denmark is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Denmark map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hald Hovedgård, Hald Laden, Gammel Hald. The rest is in the Denmark guide.
Keep reading
- Viborg176 places to see in and around Viborg, Denmark: Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Viborg, Skive Fjord, Skovgaard Museet. Best time: May to September.
- History1205 places for history in Denmark, from Castillo de Kronborg to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylig
- DenmarkBefore travelling to Denmark: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, but the currency is…
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Hald Ruin on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.