Activities
Explore a variety of outdoor activities on Naturstyrelsen's areas – from hiking and cycling to wildlife watching and free camping. Adventure awaits in Denmark’s stunning nature!
Where shall we go?
Nature guides from the Nature Agency show the way to interesting sights and experiences in the countryside.
Discover Outdoor Activities in Denmark’s Nature
Mountain biking
There are more than 350 km of MTB routes in Danish state forests. For the very best routes, try 'De 10 Spir' (the 10 spires).
Explore the tracks here (link is in danish)
Free camping
You can camp for free overnight at many of the Nature Agency's sites.
With dogs in the countryside
In general dogs must be kept on a lead in the countryside. There are special woods for dogs where they can run free - provided your dog has been trained to come when called.
Camp fire sites
Cook your food over an open fire. The Danish Nature Agency's camp fire sites are available to everyone and need not be booked.
Horse-back riding and a riding pass
In general you are welcome to ride in all publicly owned forests. You must have a riding pass for the woods and forests around Copenhagen.
Nature playgrounds
Playgrounds built of nature's own materials.
Water activities
Explore Denmark's beautiful lakes, rivers, and coastlines and njoy a variety of water activities, including kayaking, swimming, and sailing.
Book nature
Are you planning to camp overnight? Are you planning a cycling or running event? Are you organising a role-play event? Remember to make a booking with the Nature Agency.
Get fit in the countryside
Fresh air, beautiful surroundings and a soft surface underfoot. There are many good reasons to plan your running route in the countryside. You can also exercise in the countryside or take a stopwatch and test your fitness on one of the Nature Agency health trails.
Running routes
Countryside fitness
Health trails
(All in Danish)