Skovtårnet – The Forest Tower at Camp Adventure

A striking hourglass tower rising above the Gisselfeld forest canopy, offering a gentle spiral climb to Zealand’s highest accessible viewpoint and sweeping South Zealand horizons.

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Skovtårnet (Forest Tower)

Rising 45 m above the beech and oak canopy in the Gisselfeld Kloster Forest near Rønnede, Skovtårnet is an hourglass-shaped observation tower and the centrepiece of Camp Adventure. A 900 m raised boardwalk leads you gently through the woods to a spiralling, step-free ramp that loops 12 times to a viewing platform at 135 m above sea level, the highest accessible point on Zealand. On clear days you can see up to 25 km across South Zealand, all the way to the Øresund Bridge, Malmö and parts of Copenhagen’s skyline, while the corten steel and local oak structure blends elegantly into the protected 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

Buy tower tickets online in advance, especially in summer weekends and school holidays, to avoid queuing at the entrance and to secure your preferred time window.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress in layers; the 3.2 km round-trip and open viewing deck can feel significantly windier and cooler than the forest floor.
Arrive early or late in the day for softer light, calmer paths and more atmospheric views, particularly during autumn foliage or long Scandinavian summer evenings.
Dogs are allowed on a leash, but consider your pet’s comfort with crowds, heights and grated surfaces on parts of the walkway before committing to the full ascent.
Outside food is restricted; check current rules and plan to use the on-site food trucks or nearby eateries if you expect to stay for several hours.

Getting There

Car from Copenhagen

Driving from central Copenhagen to Skovtårnet typically takes 50–70 minutes via the main motorway network across Zealand. The route is straightforward highway driving almost the entire way. There is a paid car park at Camp Adventure; expect to pay roughly 50–70 DKK for parking for a standard visit, in addition to the entrance ticket to the Forest Tower. Parking spaces can fill on sunny weekends and school holidays, so arriving earlier in the day gives a better chance of finding a spot without circling.
Train and regional bus

From Copenhagen, take a regional train towards Næstved; the journey usually takes around 1 hour. At Næstved, transfer to bus 630R towards Rønnede and get off near Vester Egede, a ride of roughly 20–30 minutes depending on the timetable. From the bus stop, allow about 15–20 minutes on foot along a gravel road following signs for Camp Adventure to reach the main entrance. Standard combined train and bus fares from Copenhagen to this area are typically in the range of 120–160 DKK one way for adults, with reduced prices for children and travel-card holders. Services run regularly during the day, but evening and weekend frequencies can be lower, so check departure times in advance.
Bicycle from Rønnede area

If you are staying in or near Rønnede, reaching the Forest Tower by bicycle is a realistic option in good weather. The ride from the town centre to Camp Adventure is roughly 6–8 km and generally takes 20–35 minutes at an easy pace, using local country roads typical of South Zealand. Surfaces are paved for most of the way, but there can be short stretches of gravel near the forest. The area is gently hilly but not mountainous, and there are no additional transport costs beyond any bicycle rental you might arrange locally.

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A sculptural tower rising from South Zealand’s forest

Skovtårnet, the Forest Tower, stands in the preserved Gisselfeld Kloster Forest near Rønnede, its sculptural silhouette threading 45 metres above the treetops. Designed by Danish studio EFFEKT Architects, the hourglass form narrows at the centre and widens at the base and top, creating a striking but surprisingly gentle presence in the woodland. Crafted from weathering corten steel and locally sourced oak, the structure slowly develops a warm patina that echoes the earthy tones of the forest floor. The tower is part of Camp Adventure, a nature park known for treetop walkways and rope courses, yet Skovtårnet retains a calm, contemplative character. It was conceived as a way to experience the forest vertically, revealing the different layers of the canopy rather than dominating the landscape. Completed in 2019, it quickly became an architectural reference point for how contemporary design can coexist with protected woodland.

The slow approach along the raised forest boardwalk

Your encounter with Skovtårnet begins long before you see its full height. A 900‑metre raised boardwalk winds through beech, oak and birch, lifting you a little above the forest floor. The route threads between trunks and over small streams, with occasional platforms that invite you to pause, listen to the wind in the leaves and watch light shift across moss and ferns. Because the walkway is elevated, roots and undergrowth remain largely undisturbed, and wildlife can move beneath your feet. As you move deeper into the forest, glimpses of Camp Adventure’s climbing courses appear through the branches, adding a sense of quiet activity without breaking the overall tranquility. The walk is gently graded and stepless, suitable for families with strollers and many visitors with reduced mobility. By the time the tower’s full form reveals itself between the trees, the boardwalk has already slowed your pace to match the rhythm of the woods.

Spiralling upwards through layers of canopy

At the tower’s base, the boardwalk flows seamlessly into a continuous ramp that loops 12 times to the top. The gradient remains gentle and consistent, removing the strain of stairs and allowing you to focus on the changing perspectives. Each loop brings subtle shifts in width and curvature, echoing the tower’s hourglass profile and creating varied vantage points over the surrounding woodland. As you ascend, you pass through distinct ecological layers. Lower loops skim young growth and understory shrubs; midway, the structure’s narrow waist draws you close to three mature beech trees preserved at the core, their trunks passing through the open centre. Higher up, the ramp breaks beyond the main canopy, and the soundscape changes from rustling leaves to open wind. The journey becomes as much about these transitions as about the view waiting at the top.

Panoramic horizons from Zealand’s highest accessible point

The viewing platform crowns the tower at 135 metres above sea level, the highest accessible point on Zealand. Here the forest gives way to a broad panorama of South Zealand’s patchwork of fields, small lakes, hedgerows and distant villages. In clear weather, the horizon extends for roughly 25 kilometres, reaching the Øresund Bridge, the Turning Torso tower in Malmö and segments of Copenhagen’s skyline. The platform offers a full 360‑degree circuit, with the corten lattice forming a subtle frame for the landscape rather than an obstruction. Many visitors linger here, tracing shipping routes along the far-off coast or watching clouds cast travelling shadows across the countryside. The lack of hard corners and the openness of the railings give a sense of floating slightly above the treetops, held by the structural ribs that arc overhead like the contours of a giant basket.

Designing with, not against, a protected woodland

Environmental sensitivity sits at the heart of Skovtårnet’s concept. The preserved Gisselfeld Kloster Forest is a mature woodland landscape, and the project was planned to minimise disturbance. The choice of maintenance‑free corten steel reduces the need for repainting or heavy upkeep, while the oak used in the walkways and railings is sourced from nearby estates, keeping the material palette local and familiar. The elevated walkway system separates visitor circulation from the forest floor, helping protect soils, roots and sensitive undergrowth. The division of the route into high and low walkways allows one section to pass through older forest while the tower itself stands amid younger growth, concentrating the most substantial structure where ecological impact is lower. Throughout, the aim is to let the forest remain the main attraction, with architecture serving as a discreet tool for access and perspective.

A full-day nature outing at Camp Adventure

Though the tower is the focal point, Skovtårnet forms just one element of the broader Camp Adventure experience. Around it, the park offers high‑ropes courses pitched at different difficulty levels and what is billed as Denmark’s longest zipline, adding an adrenaline‑charged counterpoint to the meditative tower ascent. Lakes, clearings and informal seating areas encourage picnics and quiet breaks between activities. Food trucks and seasonal stalls provide refreshments near the main facilities, while rest areas and information boards help you plan how much time to spend exploring the various courses and walks. Many visitors allow around two hours for the boardwalk and tower alone, but it is easy to fill a half or full day combining high‑energy challenges with slow forest wandering. Whether you come for bold architecture, big views or a simple woodland escape, Skovtårnet anchors the experience with a memorable vertical journey.

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Discover more about Skovtårnet (Forest Tower)

A sculptural tower rising from South Zealand’s forest

The slow approach along the raised forest boardwalk

Spiralling upwards through layers of canopy

Panoramic horizons from Zealand’s highest accessible point

Designing with, not against, a protected woodland

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

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Restaurant Villa Gallina

Bournonvilles Wild West - cowboyfest.dk

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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

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