Photo: Mette Johnsen
Trekking holiday in Denmark
In Denmark, there are many opportunities for going on a trekking holiday or for experiencing the beautiful nature along shorter trekking tours. We’ve gathered inspiration for how you can combine your camping holiday with trekking.
Motion. Where moving from one place to another forms the entire basis of taking a vacation. And at its core, this is enough. There’s nothing saying how far or in what manner we should move for it to be called a vacation. Because the vacation begins in the moment you step beyond your door and set out against the goal you have set for yourself. And as is often the case, the experiences waiting right around the corner can be just as big as those on the other side of the country.
And something happens when we move. Our senses are more open to the world around us, but also to the people who we move together with. And if we choose to leave the car or cycle behind, we decrease our tempo to the point that we have time to notice the small details as we wander, which we otherwise pay no mind.
Whether you are dreaming of strapping a backpack and tent on your back from home and passing through the country with several stops along the way, or if you want to experience a particular area through daytrips from the campsite where you’re vacationing, Denmark is full of exciting, challenging and beautiful hiking routes.
Anything from the long iconic hiking trails through the country, to the regional and local hiking routes and small trails.
Photo: Mette Johnsen
Photo: Jacob Lisbygd
Photo: Jacob Lisbygd
Take in Denmark by foot
Find the hiking routes here
Below you can find some good options for finding and planning your hiking holiday or trek in a particular area.
National hiking routes
In Denmark, we have several longer connected hiking routes that bring you across the country and its diverse regions. Some of the most iconic hiking routes are:
• Hærvejen
• Gendarmstien
• Øhavsstien
• Sjællandsleden
• Bornholm Coastal Path
See more national hiking routes
Tracks in the landscape
Tracks in the Landscape (“Spor I Landskabet”) is a project where private landowners across the country have marked the hiking trails on their lands. Thus, they give all who are interested an opportunity to experience sides of Danish nature that are otherwise inaccessible to the public.
Other hiking routes
At Vandreruter.dk, you can find and search for hiking routes that suit your wishes in terms of geographic location, length and more.
At Friluftsguiden.dk, you can find precise descriptions of hiking routes both nationally, regionally and locally.
South Jutland
Aabenraa Citycamping
Aabenraa Citycamping - formerly Fjordlyst camping is located in beautiful surroundings close to town, forest and beach.
North Jutland
Øster Hurup Camping
Modern family campsite close to town, sea and beach. Good starting point for visiting many of the attractions in Jutland.
Zealand
Tangloppen Camping
The site is situated on a peninsula in the Køge Bugt Strandpark as a part of the Ishøj Marina and only 500 m from a 7 km long beautiful sandy beach.
Zealand
Bisserup Camping
Quiet site in beautiful surroundings in Bisserup - known for its unique artistic milieu - with the possibility of hiking in a beautiful corner of Zealand.
East Jutland
Gudenå Camping and Canoe Rental – Directly by the River
Camping by the Gudenå River with canoe rentals, cabins, tent pitches, and motorhome spots. Perfect for nature experiences and family holidays.
North Jutland
Asaa Camping & Hytteferie
Our campsite is located 1 km from the beach and port, on the east coast child-friendly beaches and close to attractions and experiences in Northern Jutland
North Jutland
Hirtshals Camping
Welcome to Hirtshals Camping on the edge of the ocean. Direct access to lovely beach, close to town and harbor with ferry connections.
East Jutland
Horsens City Camping
At Horsens City Camping we offer you ”cabins and pitches of perfection”, so that you can choose your particular favourite spot.
East Jutland
Albertinelund Camping
Albertinelund Camping is located in beautiful Djursland, right next to the Kattegat, where there are good opportunities for swimming and fishing.
South Jutland
Kommandørgårdens Camping & Feriepark
See the activities and facilities you'll find at Kommandørgårdens Camping & Feriepark.
East Jutland
Fårup Sø Camping
Fårup Sø Camping creates the perfect balance between relaxation and experiences. The campsite is situated close to e.g. LEGOLAND and the runic stones.
Funen
Ronæs Strand Camping
A cosy family campsite on Fyn with a lovely beach. Ronæs Strand Camping is placed at Gamborg Fjord and it is perfect to fish, surf and sail here.
Bring your own tent on a trekking holiday
If you’re dreaming of going on a hiking vacation through part of the country with overnighting along the way, you can easily find good accommodation options at DK-CAMP’s campsites, and the opportunities are many.
It’s possible to pitch your own tent in scenic surroundings in all DK-CAMP’s campsites, and to enjoy the facilities that the campsite has to offer.
Find unique accommodations on the road
If you want to skip carrying a tent on your back as you walk, it’s also possible to rent a broad range of unique overnight options – and here you can find comfort and style just as you like it. Are you dreaming of getting right up close to nature, with birdsong and morning dew, then you can choose to rent an overnight in a shelter – and at the same time use the campsite’s toilets, showers and kitchen facilities.
But if you would rather rest your back in a good bed and enjoy a little comfort, there are many accommodation options to choose such as a luxury tent, a glamping tent or a cabin / holiday home.
In short – you can piece your vacation together so that it becomes exactly as you like.