Karup
Karup is a town, with a population of 2,182 (1 January 2026), in Viborg Municipality, Central Denmark Region in Denmark. It is located 24 km northeast of Herning, 34 km south of Skive and 23 southwest of Viborg. Karup was the municipal seat of the former Karup Municipality until 1. January 2007. Karup Church, a late Gothic longhouse in monk bricks to which was added a porch to the south in 1940, is located in the town. Both the civilian airport Midtjyllands Airport and the military Air Base Karup are situated 3 km southwest of the town by sharing the same runways.
Population2,176
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
CurrencyDKK
Nearest airportKRP
Areas & nearby places
Areas & nearby places · Karup
Explore · Karup
See & do
Things to doIdeas, sights and experiencesAttractionsLandmarks and places to visitBeachesCoasts, beaches and swimmingNeighborhoodsAreas and districtsDay tripsNearby places worth a day outCultureHistory, customs and local cultureEventsSeasonal events and festivalsShoppingMarkets, malls and local shopping
Eat & enjoy
Plan your trip
Practical information
SafetyPractical safety informationHealthHealth and travel preparationVisa & entryEntry and visa informationLanguageLanguages and useful phrasesInternet & SIMConnectivity and mobile dataEmergency numbersImportant local contactsAccessibilityAccessible travel informationFamily travelPlanning with children
Transfers
Airport transferAirport transfer
A global travel encyclopedia and booking platform connecting destinations, hotels, activities, airports, local travel data and private transfers.