Destination Kystlandet

Shelters and outdoor accommodation

The backpack is packed and the walking shoes are on. Nature calls, but where are you going to sleep? Fall asleep with the mild breeze of the east coast on your face and become one with nature. There are good conditions for stress relief and cosiness in Kystlandet - night and day.

Unik overnitning hos Holmely
Photo: Sarah Green

Shelters around Horsens, Odder, Juelsminde andd Gudenå

Find many more on the map below

Family stays in a shelter and makes stick bread over the fire in the adventure forest
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Shelters in Eventyrskoven

Stay overnight at a large, family-friendly shelter site in the East Jutland nature, close to the coast and forest in Odder. Good bathing, toilet, and shower facilities are available, offering an affordable and easy camping experience in the open.

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The landing bridge at the shelter site in Nim
Photo: Horsens Kommune

Nim Canoe and Shelter Site

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Two-story shelter at Slaggård Banke
Photo: Hanne Nielsen© Destination Kystlandet

Campsite at Slaggård Banke

Spend the night in a shelter with a stargazing tower at Slaggård Banke. Explore the unique burial mound landscape with a hike in the area.

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Dyrekærhuset's shelter with a glass roof
Photo: Dyrekærhuset

Shelter with a view of the stars

At Dyrekærhuset, north of Horsens, you will find this lovely shelter with a glass roof in hilly, rural surroundings. 

The shelter site in Staksrodeskov is located by the forest
Photo: Hedensted Kommune

Shelter in Staksrode Forest

This nature camp site in Staksrode Forest at the coast of Vejle Fjord has one of the best views in Denmark. Here, you can wake up in the shelter at the top of the steep bluff.

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Four shelters and tables/benches at the shelter site by Egebjerg Lake
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Campsite at Egebjerg lake

Experience nature at its finest by staying overnight at Egebjerg Lake in Hansted Forest. Book one of the four shelters and enjoy the area with its lake, stream, and hiking trails during the summer months.

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Tree top shelter bei Holmely
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Tree top shelters

Sov mellem trækronerne hos Holmely nær Brædstrup og nyd den smukke udsigt over mark og skov. 

Shelter with a barbecue hut at the nature campsite by Hølken Beach
Photo: Odder Kommune

Campsite at Hølken Beach

Stay overnight in a shelter with a fire hut right by the beach on the Odder Coast. Located next to Hølken Beach and a nearby campsite, this spot offers great facilities and plenty of opportunities for activities.

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Campfire site, toilet, and shelter at the campsite near Brigsted
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Brigsted Campsite

Peaceful shelter site by Horsens Fjord located near Brigsted Strand. It offers good facilities, including a toilet, a fire pit, and the option to pitch a tent.

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A couple sitting in a shelter in green surroundings, drinking coffee
Photo: Naturstyrelsen

Campsite at the Horsens-Silkeborg Nature Trail

Free shelter site on the outskirts of Brædstrup, located along the Nature Trail Horsens – Silkeborg. The site has two shelters that be booked in advance.

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To shelters og en bålplads på shelterpladsen i Skablund Skov
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Shelter site i Skablund Forest

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Three shelters at Koutrupgård near the source of the Gudenå River
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Koutrupgård Campsite

Enjoy free overnight stays at this shelter site near the source of the Gudenå River and Rørbæk Lake. Three shelters in scenic surroundings provide an ideal accommodation option in nature.

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The shelter site at Lundum with two shelters seen from the Nature Trail Horsens-Silkeborg
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Campsite in Lundum

Stay in peace and tranquility at the shelter site in Lundum, along the Nature Trail Horsens-Silkeborg. Three shelters set in the heart of nature—ideal for a break during your hike.

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Shelter on Tunø by the hill
Photo: Destination Kystlandet© Odder Kommune

Shelter on Tunø

Camp for free in a shelter on Tunø with views over fields and the sea. Experience the island over two days with an overnight stay in the open air.

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The visual overview

With a tent under your arm

Sleeping in a tent is free, easy and convenient, but what are the rules?

Can I pitch my tent out in the countryside?

It’s a little complex, and then it’s not. Let us guide you.

As a rule, it is not allowed to sleep in a tent in the countryside. BUT - The Danish Nature Agency has designated a large number of forests throughout the country for wild camping. There are the following forests in the Coastal Land:

- Skablund Forest on the north side of Horsens Fjord.

- Bjerre Forest, Rold Forest, and Boller Nederskov at Bjerrelide south of Horsens Fjord.

- Sebberup Forests, Ussinggård Forests and Kær Forest north of Hedensted.

- Grund Forest on the north side of Vejle Fjord.

Furthermore, there are a large number of nature camp sites where you can pitch your tent - some are free, while others charge a fee. 

It is only allowed to sleep in tents in privately owned forests if you have a special permit from the owner.

It is not allowed to pitch a tent on the beach.

Both in public forests and on the beach, sleeping on the forest floor is allowed, but not in a tent. A sleeping bag or hammock is ok. The basic rule is that you must have a clear view of the stars. 

 

Find tent sites and forests where you can pitch your tent on the map above. Remember also that almost all campsites have the option of sleeping in a tent.