Bøgetoppen Treetop Walk at Odense Zoo

A 250‑metre treetop walk through beech forest, Bøgetoppen lifts you 6–12 metres above Odense Zoo for gentle thrills, shifting views and hands-on nature learning.

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Bøgetoppen is Odense Zoo’s elevated treetop walk: a 250‑metre network of platforms and suspension bridges strung 6–12 metres above a mature beech forest. As you move from tree to tree, you look out over the zoo, nearby houses and the green canopy while learning about Danish nature through games and interactive quiz elements. It is a gentle, family‑friendly adventure that adds height, fresh air and forest atmosphere to a day among animals.

A brief summary to Bøgetoppen i Odense Zoo

Unnamed Road, Odense, Odense M, 5250, DK
Duration: 0.5 to 1.5 hours
Mid ranged
Outdoor
Mobile reception: 4 out of 5

Monday 9 am-7 pm
Tuesday 9 am-7 pm
Wednesday 9 am-7 pm
Thursday 9 am-7 pm
Friday 9 am-7 pm
Saturday 9 am-7 pm
Sunday 9 am-7 pm

Local tips

Wear closed, comfortable shoes; the wooden platforms and suspension bridges are best enjoyed with stable footwear, especially in wet or windy weather.
Plan your walk for earlier or later in the day for softer light and fewer people on the bridges, which makes it easier to pause for photos and to read quiz points.
Allow extra time if visiting with children who enjoy quizzes; the nature questions along the route can turn the treetop walk into a longer game-like experience.
On cooler days, bring an extra layer; the breeze and shade at 6–12 metres up can feel noticeably cooler than ground level inside the zoo.

Getting There

City bus from central Odense

From Odense city centre, take a local city bus towards the zoo area; several lines run from the main railway station to stops near Odense Zoo in about 10–20 minutes depending on traffic. A single adult ticket bought on board or via local ticket apps typically costs around 24–30 DKK and is valid for short city journeys. Services are frequent during the day, but evening and weekend timetables can be reduced, so check departure times in advance when planning your return.
Walk or cycle along the river

Odense Zoo lies just outside the central districts and is connected to the city by pleasant riverside paths. From the inner city, many visitors choose to walk, allowing 25–40 minutes each way at a relaxed pace, or to cycle in roughly 10–15 minutes. The route is mostly flat and follows established footpaths and cycle lanes, making it suitable for families and less experienced cyclists. In wet or icy weather, some stretches can feel slippery, so plan footwear and timing accordingly.
Boat trip in the summer season

In the warmer months, a seasonal river boat service runs along Odense Å between central departure points such as Munke Mose and a stop by the zoo. The trip typically takes around 25–35 minutes one way and offers a scenic approach through parkland and woodland. Expect to pay roughly 120–160 DKK for a return ticket for adults, with discounts for children, and note that departures operate to a fixed timetable and are weather-dependent. This option combines transport with a gentle sightseeing cruise.
Taxi from Odense railway station

For a direct route, taxis are readily available outside Odense’s main railway station and can bring you to the zoo entrance in approximately 10–15 minutes, depending on traffic. Daytime fares within the city typically range from about 120–200 DKK for this distance, with supplements in the evening or on holidays. This is a convenient option for families with small children or visitors with limited mobility, though it is more expensive than buses or cycling.

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A forest canopy adventure above the zoo

Bøgetoppen is Odense Zoo’s treetop walk, a raised pathway that leads you into the upper layers of a classic Danish beech forest rather than along the usual ground-level paths. Stretching for about 250 metres, the route connects a series of sturdy platforms fixed around the trunks, linked by gently swaying bridges that hover between six and twelve metres above the forest floor. From up here, you trade enclosures and pathways for leaves, branches and filtered light. Although it sits within one of Denmark’s best-known zoological gardens, Bøgetoppen has its own identity. It frames the zoo and the city beyond as a backdrop while the beech trees themselves become the main attraction. You notice how the air cools slightly under the canopy, how sounds from the zoo drift upwards, softened by foliage, and how the terrain you walked through earlier reshapes when viewed from above.

Beech trees, seasons and shifting views

The name Bøgetoppen literally means “top of the beeches”, and the changing character of these trees shapes the experience throughout the year. In spring, fresh green leaves create a delicate veil of colour and soft shade. Summer brings a dense, deep-green ceiling that feels almost like a natural roof over the walkways, with sunlight piercing through in narrow beams. In autumn, the canopy glows in yellows and rust-browns, and the forest floor far below becomes a patchwork of fallen leaves. From the highest platforms the views reach out beyond the forest itself. You can look down into sections of Odense Zoo, across nearby residential roofs and out over the gentle curves of central Funen’s landscape. The sensation is less about dramatic height and more about a pleasant, slightly thrilling elevation that suits a wide range of ages and comfort levels.

Platforms, bridges and gentle thrills

The structure consists of a sequence of platforms, each a small pause point with rails and solid flooring where you can regroup, take photos or simply stand still and listen. Between them, suspension bridges introduce a touch of adventure. Their mild movement underfoot is enough to feel exciting for children yet controlled and secure for cautious adults. The route is one-way and clearly defined, so there is no need to navigate or choose paths once you have stepped onto the first platform. The design keeps the trees central: supports wrap around trunks rather than cutting through them, and the bridges weave between branches instead of dominating the scene. Looking down, you catch glimpses of roots, undergrowth and perhaps a squirrel or bird moving closer to your eye level than you might expect on a normal woodland walk. For many visitors, this altered perspective on very familiar trees is the real highlight.

Learning about Danish nature in the sky

Bøgetoppen is also an open-air classroom. Along the route you find quiz points and information about forest ecology, wildlife and the water cycle, presented in an informal way that fits the playful setting. Questions invite you to guess which animals live high in the canopy, which plants prefer the forest floor or how rainwater travels from clouds to soil and back again. Because the walk progresses at your own pace, families can turn it into a game, comparing answers between platforms or letting children take the lead in reading panels and scanning for details in the trees around them. Adults interested in nature interpretation will notice how the content encourages observation rather than memorisation, nudging you to look more closely at bark, insects and leaf shapes.

Fitting Bøgetoppen into a day at Odense Zoo

Within the wider zoo, Bøgetoppen offers a change of tempo. After time spent watching manatees in the Oceanium, following tigers along their enclosures or crossing the African savannah areas, heading up into the treetops puts you briefly outside the world of captive animals and into something closer to a natural woodland. It works well as a mid-visit break: a walk that is active without being strenuous and engaging without requiring constant focus. The route is long enough to feel like a mini-excursion but compact enough that you can comfortably complete it without rushing. There is no need for special equipment beyond practical footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. On windy days the movement of branches and the sway of the bridges add extra atmosphere, while in calm weather the forest can feel almost hushed compared with busier parts of the zoo.

Who will enjoy the treetop experience

Bøgetoppen is suited to families with school-age children, couples and small groups who appreciate light adventure combined with nature and interpretation. It is not an extreme aerial course with obstacles or climbing elements; the excitement comes from height, views and the sense of walking where birds usually perch. Those with a keen eye for photography will find interesting angles on both the forest and the zoo below, especially where the platforms open out towards views of the river or animal habitats. Visitors with a particular interest in Danish landscapes will value how clearly the walk showcases beech woodland, a defining feature of the country’s natural heritage. For many, Bøgetoppen becomes one of the experiences that ties an Odense Zoo visit together: animals at ground level, then a reminder from above that the surrounding native nature is just as worthy of attention.

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Bøgetoppen Treetop Walk at Odense Zoo

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Getting There

City bus from central Odense

Walk or cycle along the river

Boat trip in the summer season

Taxi from Odense railway station

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A forest canopy adventure above the zoo

Beech trees, seasons and shifting views

Platforms, bridges and gentle thrills

Learning about Danish nature in the sky

Fitting Bøgetoppen into a day at Odense Zoo

Who will enjoy the treetop experience

Iconic landmarks you can’t miss

Det gamle vandtårn

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Papirbåden | H.C. Andersen

Oceania

EM-statue-1992 (Richard Møller Nielsen)

Skyggen, rejseskammeraten og improvisatoren

Kirsebærtræer, Ny Kongevej

Odense St.

TheDoorOdense

Fredens Kirke

Jernalderlandsbyen Odins Odense

Sortehusene

Sanderumgaard v/Erik Vind

Besættelsesmuseum Fyn... Besættelsesmuseum Fyn er kun åben den første søndag i måneden fra kl 11 til 15.

Rolfshøj

Unmissable attractions to see

Odense Zoo

Odense Dyrskueplads

Fyns Militærhistoriske Museum

Marie-Kilden

The Funen Village

Parsonage

Brickworks

Munke Mose Park

Gerthasminde

Munke Mose

The Sea Horse

Funen Opera

Bispens lysthus

Pantheonsfrisen

Tidens Samling

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