Skovtårnet – The Forest Tower at Camp Adventure

Spiral gently through beech and oak to Zealand’s highest viewpoint, where bold Danish design and tranquil forest canopy meet in a sweeping 360° panorama.

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Skovtårnet (Forest Tower)

Rising like an elegant hourglass above the beech and oak of Gisselfeld Klosters Skove near Rønnede, Skovtårnet (the Forest Tower) is a 45 m spiral lookout that lets you walk gently from forest floor to treetop canopy. Reached via a 900 m raised boardwalk, its stepless ramp loops 12 times to a 360° viewing deck about 135 m above sea level – the highest accessible point on Zealand. Built in corten steel and local oak, it blends striking Danish design with a slow, sensory immersion in South Zealand’s woodland landscape.

A brief summary to Skovtårnet (Forest Tower)

Ronnede, 4683, DK
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Duration: 2 to 4 hours
Mid ranged
Outdoor
Mobile reception: 4 out of 5

Monday 10 am-6 pm
Tuesday 10 am-6 pm
Wednesday 10 am-6 pm
Thursday 10 am-6 pm
Friday 10 am-6 pm
Saturday 10 am-6 pm
Sunday 10 am-6 pm

Local tips

Arrive close to opening time for a quieter ascent and softer morning light over the surrounding fields and forest canopy.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring an extra layer; the exposed viewing platform can feel noticeably cooler and windier than the forest floor.
Check visibility in the weather forecast; on the clearest days you can sometimes spot the Øresund Bridge, Malmö’s Turning Torso and parts of Copenhagen’s skyline.
If visiting with a stroller or wheelchair, allow extra time for the gentle but lengthy spiral ramp and the boardwalk approach through the forest.
Autumn and late spring offer especially atmospheric visits, with either glowing foliage or fresh light‑green leaves framing the views from the ramp.

Getting There

Car from Copenhagen

Driving from central Copenhagen to Camp Adventure near Rønnede typically takes about 50–70 minutes via the main motorway across Zealand. The route is straightforward highway driving, suitable for all standard vehicles. On arrival, paid parking is available next to the entrance area; expect to pay roughly 50–75 DKK for several hours, with higher demand on sunny weekends and during school holidays.
Train and regional bus from Copenhagen

From Copenhagen, take a regional train towards Næstved or Haslev (about 45–70 minutes depending on service), then continue by regional bus 630R towards Rønnede, getting off near the Camp Adventure stop by Ny Næstvedvej. Combined train and bus tickets usually cost in the range of 120–180 DKK one way for adults. From the bus stop, allow around 15–20 minutes’ walk along a gravel road to reach the forest park entrance; the final stretch is unpaved and may feel long in poor weather.
Car from Næstved and South Zealand

From Næstved and nearby South Zealand towns, Camp Adventure is generally a 25–40 minute drive on regional roads through farmland and small villages. Surfaces are paved and well maintained, but speeds vary and agricultural traffic is common. The same paid parking area serves all visitors, so arriving earlier in the day during summer and autumn foliage season can make it easier to find a space close to the entrance.
Cycling from Rønnede area

Confident cyclists can reach the Forest Tower from Rønnede and surrounding villages in roughly 20–40 minutes, depending on starting point, using a mix of smaller paved roads and local cycle-friendly routes. There are no dedicated long-distance bike lanes all the way, so be prepared to share the road with cars. Bring lights and reflective gear outside daylight hours and check in advance where you can safely lock your bike near the main entrance.

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A sculptural tower rising above South Zealand’s forests

Skovtårnet stands in the preserved Gisselfeld Klosters Skove near Rønnede, an hourglass-shaped observation tower that lifts you from forest floor to skyline in one continuous spiral. At 45 metres high and positioned on a natural hillcrest, its viewing platform reaches roughly 135 metres above sea level, making it the highest accessible point on the island of Zealand. From here the horizon opens in all directions: rolling fields, lakes, clustered farmsteads and dense woodland forming a patchwork right to the edge of sight. Completed in 2019 as the architectural centrepiece of Camp Adventure, the tower was designed by Danish studio EFFEKT. Its gently tapering waist and widening top and base create a sense of balance and lightness, as if the structure has grown organically from the trees around it rather than being imposed on the landscape.

A treetop approach on raised boardwalks

The experience begins well before you set foot on the spiral. A 900‑metre raised boardwalk threads through beech and oak forest, hovering above roots and streams so the woodland floor remains undisturbed. The route alternates between open glades and cool, shaded stretches, with occasional platforms where you can pause, listen to birdsong or watch shafts of light cut through the canopy. Along the way, glimpses of Camp Adventure’s climbing courses appear between the trunks: cables strung high in the branches, wooden platforms and zip lines that echo the playful side of this landscape. Yet the overall pace is unhurried. The boardwalk is wide and level, creating an inclusive route that suits slow walkers, families with strollers and those who prefer to take their time as the forest subtly thickens around them.

Ascending through layers of canopy

At the forest’s heart, the tower reveals itself – a cylinder of weathered corten steel and warm-toned oak bathed in filtered light. Instead of stairs, a continuous ramp coils around the structure, looping twelve times from base to summit. The gradient remains gentle, so the focus stays on the changing views rather than the climb. As you ascend, you pass through distinct layers of woodland. Near the ground, trunks dominate your view and undergrowth crowds the edges. Halfway up, the tower narrows and you move among straight beech columns, sometimes close enough to reach out and touch the preserved trees at the core. Higher still, the canopy thins, branches fall away and the sky steadily occupies more of your field of vision.

Panoramic horizons and distant city silhouettes

Stepping onto the upper platform, you emerge fully above the treetops into a wide, open circle of sky. On clear days, visibility can extend for more than 25 kilometres across South Zealand’s low hills and fields, with lakes, windbreak hedgerows and small villages scattered below. The sensation is of floating just above the forest, with the crowns of beech and oak forming a textured green sea in summer and a patchwork of copper and gold in autumn. Far on the horizon, you may pick out the line of the Øresund Bridge and the distinct silhouette of Malmö’s Turning Torso, while parts of Copenhagen’s skyline sometimes shimmer on exceptionally clear days. Wind is often stronger up here than on the forest floor, adding a physical edge to the sense of exposure as you walk the perimeter, choosing your own vantage point on the 360° panorama.

Design, materials and a gentle footprint

Skovtårnet is as much a piece of environmental design as it is a viewing platform. The structural frame uses maintenance‑free corten steel, which weathers to a deep rust tone that echoes the colours of bark and leaf litter. The walking surfaces are made from locally sourced oak from nearby estates, bringing both durability and a visual connection to the surrounding forest. The route is split conceptually between older and younger woodland, with high walkways skimming mature trees while the tower itself rises from areas of newer growth. By lifting visitors onto elevated paths, the design limits erosion and keeps feet away from sensitive roots and understorey plants. The entire experience encourages a slower rhythm: rather than racing to the top, most people find themselves stopping repeatedly, noticing subtle shifts in light, texture and sound as the forest reveals itself from changing heights.

A full‑day nature outing at Camp Adventure

While the tower is the obvious focal point, it sits within the wider Camp Adventure park, which offers high‑ropes courses and other outdoor activities among the trees. This makes Skovtårnet an easy anchor for a half‑day or full‑day excursion, combining architectural sightseeing with time in nature. Facilities around the entrance area typically include food options such as seasonal trucks or kiosks, plus rest areas for those who want to linger before or after the walk. The full route from entrance along the boardwalk, up the tower and back again is several kilometres, so comfortable shoes and layered clothing are wise. Whether shrouded in mist, wrapped in autumn colour or lit by long Scandinavian summer evenings, the tower offers a changing perspective on the quiet woodlands of South Zealand.

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Discover more about Skovtårnet (Forest Tower)

A sculptural tower rising above South Zealand’s forests

A treetop approach on raised boardwalks

Ascending through layers of canopy

Panoramic horizons and distant city silhouettes

Design, materials and a gentle footprint

A full‑day nature outing at Camp Adventure

Iconic landmarks you can’t miss

Genforeningssten i Næstelsø

Næstved Station

Visit Sydsjælland & Møn

Hans-Jørgen Færks Plads

Genforeningssten i Saltø Skov

Vallø Slotskro

Comwell Køge Strand

Befrielsessten i Køge

VisitKøges selvbetjente turistbureau

Køge Torv

Mindesmærke for slagene i Køge Bugt

“Slaget i Køge Bugt”

Visit

KØS Museum of Art in Public Spaces

Mindesten for Træskoslaget

Unmissable attractions to see

Camp Adventure

Bregentved

BonBon-Land

Geomuseum Faxe

Den blå sø

Sankt Mogens Kilde

Holmegaard Værk

Rønnebæk Fælled

Holmegårds Mose

Rønnebæksholm

Mindesten for Peder Bodilsen

Slægtsten

Vægmaleri

Genforeningssten i Herlufsholm

NæstvedArkiverne

Essential places to dine

Restaurant Villa Gallina

Bournonvilles Wild West - cowboyfest.dk

Fjordkroen

Bone's Næstved

Tokyo Running Sushi Storcenter

Restaurant The Grill Næstved

The Burger Næstved

Min´s Cooking Næstved

Pronto

Café & Bar - Fenomeno (Næstved)

Ristorante Italia

Il Ponte

Broadway Burgers

MA TEO Madbar Næstved

Pizza Special

Markets, malls and hidden boutiques

Veras Verden

Pink vibes

Dansk

H&M

Matinique Næstved

Dissing

Næstved Storcenter

Shop Næstved

Arabisk Butik

Frelsens Hær Næstved