Villerup
Villerup is a locality in Thisted Municipality, North Jutland. Villerup is situated nearby to the locality Tygstrup, as well as near the hamlet Horsfelt.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Vestervig Abbey and Ørum Voldsted.
Vestervig Abbey
Church
Photo: ClausNe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Vestervig Abbey, also known as Vestervig Church, was established in about 1059 making it one of Denmark's most ancient religious houses. The abbey is located at Vestervig, Thisted, in extreme northern Jutland. Vestervig Abbey is situated 3 km southwest of Villerup.
Ørum Voldsted
Archaeological site
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Ørum Voldsted is an archaeological site, which is situated 2½ km north of Villerup.
Vestervig Klostermølle
Photo: Tdn70, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Vestervig Klostermølle is situated 3 km southwest of Villerup.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bedsted and Vestervig.
Bedsted
Village
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Bedsted, in postal and railway terms Bedsted Thy, is a small railway town in Thisted Municipality in North Jutland Region, Denmark. As of 1 January 2025 it has a population of 698. Bedsted is situated 4 km northeast of Villerup.
Vestervig
Village
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Vestervig is a village in Vestervig Parish in Denmark, located in Thisted municipality in North Denmark Region. Vestervig has a population of 561. It has a disproportionately large church, Vestervig Abbey, which served as a cathedral until 1130 when the see was transferred to Børglum. Vestervig is situated 4 km southwest of Villerup.
Villerup
- Type: Locality
- Location: Thisted Municipality, North Jutland, Jutland, Denmark, Nordic countries, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
56.79215° or 56° 47′ 32″ northLongitude
8.35152° or 8° 21′ 6″ eastElevation
15 metres (49 feet)Open location code
9F8CQ9R2+VJGeoNames ID
2610242
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Villerup from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Villerup”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Tygstrup and Horsfelt.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Rønhede Plantage and Ørum Sø.
North Jutland: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Aalborg, Frederikshavn, Skagen, and Hjørring.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Photo: Slaunger, CC BY-SA 3.0.