Where can you pitch a tent for free in a Danish forest?
Fri teltning in state forests
Short answer
In 275 state forests you may pitch a small tent or tarp without asking for permission. The rule is 1-2-3: one night on the same spot, up to two tents, and up to three people in each tent. The tent must stand under trees in the wooded part of the forest, not on beaches, dunes, meadows, heaths, fields or other open land. It must also be out of sight of paths, roads, buildings and campsites.
Why
- No booking or permission is needed in the marked forests.
- One night per spot keeps the forest quiet.
- Out of sight means away from paths, roads and houses.
Details
If you move to a new spot in the same forest, it must not be visible from the old one.
Tip
Find the forests with free tent camping on udinaturen.dk, where you can filter by region and see the areas on a map.
What may differ
Parts of a forest can close for a time, for example during hunting or felling.
Common misconception
You may pitch a tent anywhere in a Danish forest.
What actually happens
Free tent camping is only allowed in the designated state forests.
People also ask
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Sources
This answer is for reference only. Prices, rules and booking terms change, so check with the place you book and the official sources.
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