At Furesø, a striking lakeside landscape meets a variety of discoveries: water sports, nature trails and traces of history. A green belt of trees shapes the lakeshore, with steep slopes and distinctly hilly terrain in some places. Non-motorised water sports are permitted for everyone on Furesø, including canoeing, kayaking, rowing, sailing dinghies and windsurfing. Furesøbad has good access routes; you can also reach the water there in a wheelchair.
Baadfarten offers a different perspective on the lakes. Regular scheduled services on Lyngby Sø, Bagsværd Sø and Furesøen began in the early 1890s and have operated there ever since. Timetables are seasonal, so check the schedule before travelling.
Discover history and everyday culture
The site of the former Flyvestation Værløse preserves historical traces and experiences from the German occupation and the Cold War. Immigrantmuseet spans a different period: it covers 500 years of Danish immigration history and is considered Denmark’s only museum of its kind.
Mosegaarden in Værløse dates back to the late 18th century. At the Gadekærshuset at Mosegaarden, you can book a session baking bread in the old stone oven; arrangements must be made in advance. At Cornelen, guided tours of the former merchant’s house are available. The merchant’s shop is furnished as a typical country village shop, as it would have looked in the 1930s. It sells old-fashioned sweets such as rock sugar and Bismarck drops, as well as toys; the café serves coffee and tea. Visitor offerings may change depending on operational arrangements, so it is advisable to check the visiting conditions in advance. At Den Gamle Smedje, visitors can experience the forge, anvil and traditional craftsmanship. Booking may be required.
Explore on foot and by bike
For a shorter walk, the “Stemmer fra Furesø” podwalk is about 1.5 kilometres long and takes approximately half an hour on foot. Check whether the audio is available before your visit. A much longer option is the unmarked “Furesø rundt” hiking route, which is 22.4 kilometres long. It runs along sections of the lakeshore and on public roads. The marked “Furesø og Nørreskov” trail leads through the steep slopes of Nørreskoven down to the shore of Furesø and past old trees and beautiful viewpoints. The options differ in both length and description: from a podwalk of about half an hour to longer hikes with sections by the lake or through hilly terrain.
There are also several route options for mountain biking. A 26-kilometre route runs through Nørreskoven, Frederiksdal Storskov, Bøndernes Hegn, the Hareskovene forests and Jonstrup Vang. The mountain-bike route in Nørreskoven is 4.2 kilometres long, marked in red and signposted with mountain-bike pictograms. The Hareskovene mountain-bike system also includes, among other routes, a 5.7-kilometre circuit in Nørreskoven that starts at Frederiksborgvej.
By the lake and in the forest
Along the entire Nørreskoven shoreline on Furesø, there are jetties with fire pits at regular intervals; you may camp there for one night. Wild camping is also permitted in Nørreskoven under the 1-2-3 rule. Fishing is generally permitted in Furesøen. However, eels may not be landed, and self-catching equipment such as fyke nets is prohibited. People aged 18 to 65 need a fishing licence. Possible catches include zander, perch, pike, carp and crucian carp.
Farum S-train station provides access to the area. From there, it is about a one-kilometre walk to the northern end of Nørreskoven. This gives you a specific route to help you find your way, while letting you choose what to focus on during your stay, from lakeside experiences and cultural attractions to longer excursions.
Discover more destinations: Farum, Værløse, Halsnæs Municipality, Copenhagen, Tårnby Municipality, Gribskov Municipality, Høje-Taastrup Municipality, Gladsaxe.
View the main travel overview: The Capital Region.
