Place to visit
Bastrup Tower, Denmark: what it is and when to go
Bastrup Tower is a middle age ruin in Allerød Municipality (93841) in Denmark (Hillerød). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 45. 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
- Middle age ruin in Allerød Municipality (93841) · History
- Where
- Denmark
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- CPH Copenhagen, 33 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 55.81934, 12.27228
What it is and where
Bastrup Tower is a middle age ruin in Allerød Municipality (93841) in Denmark (Hillerød). 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.
It is in Hillerød, where this site lists 219 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 55.81934, 12.27228; the nearest main airport is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH, Copenhagen), 33 km as the crow flies. How to get around Denmark (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
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 Bastrup Tower is May to September.
- JanBetter not7:20
- FebBetter not9:17
- MarPossible11:27
- AprPossible13:53
- MayBest time16:00
- JunBest time17:15
- JulBest time16:44
- AugBest time14:49
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:05
- NovBetter not7:54
- DecPossible6:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 45. 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
- Uggeløse ChurchChurch building in Allerød Municipality, Denmark2.3 km
- Ganløse ChurchChurch building in Egedal Municipality, Denmark3.2 km
- FrongsdysseAncient monument in Egedal Municipality (95000)3.4 km
- Bure VoldstedAncient monument in Allerød Municipality (93832)3.4 km
- Slagslunde ChurchChurch building in Egedal Municipality, Denmark3.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Denmark guide.
More in Denmark: History
- Kronborg: castle in Helsingør, Denmark
- Roskilde Cathedral: cathedral in Denmark (Church of Denmark)
- Christiansborg Palace: Palace in Copenhagen, seat of the Danish Parliament
- Rosenborg Castle: palace in Copenhagen
- Tivoli Gardens: amusement park in Copenhagen, Denmark
- Børsen: building in Copenhagen
Every Denmark place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bastrup Tower?
It is a middle age ruin in Allerød Municipality (93841) 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 Bastrup Tower?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 45.
How do you get to Bastrup Tower?
The nearest main airport is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), 33 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 Uggeløse Church, Ganløse Church, Frongsdysse. The rest is in the Denmark guide.
Keep reading
- Hillerød219 places to see in and around Hillerød, Denmark: Kronborg, Frederiksborg Castle, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. Best time: May to September.
- History1205 places for history in Denmark, from Kronborg to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- 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…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Bastrup Tower on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.