Assentoft

Assentoft is a Danish town on the peninsula of Jutland with a population of 3,985 in 2026. The town is located eight kilometers east of Randers, and is a part of the Randers Municipality in the Central Denmark Region.

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Places of Interest

Highlights include Essenbæk Church and Essenbæk Kirketomt.

Essenbæk Church

Church

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Essenbæk Church is a parish church in Assentoft, Denmark. It oversees Essenbæk Parish in Randers Southern Provostship within the Diocese of Aarhus. A church is believed to have existed on the site since the 12th century.

Essenbæk Kirketomt

Archaeological site

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Essenbæk Kirketomt is an archaeological site.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Drastrup and Vestrup.

Drastrup

Neighborhood

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Drastrup is a village on the peninsula of Jutland, with a population of 28. It is a part of Randers Municipality in the Central Denmark Region. The village is gradually becoming enveloped by the growth of Assentoft.

Vestrup

Hamlet

Vestrup is a village in Randers Municipality, Central Denmark Region, Denmark. It is one of two villages of the name in Denmark; the other Vestrup is in North Jutland. Vestrup is situated 4 km north of Assentoft.