On the northern side of Bognæs Skov, the view stretches across the protected Udby Vig; opposite lies Hønsehals Skov. In Bognæs Skov, pine trees grow right to the water’s edge. These details bring forest and water together in one place. This makes a specific natural setting the focus of your stay: the views, trees along the shore and activities in the forest appeal to different interests.

Forest, Water and Wildlife

Ducks breed in the lake in Bognæs Skov. Both Bognæs Skov and Hønsehals Skov have a healthy roe deer population. Bognæs Skov is also a good place for mushroom foraging, which is seasonal. This gives you two ways to experience nature: ducks are associated with the lake, while roe deer can be found in both forests. Mushroom foraging adds a seasonal element to the nature activities.

Getting Around Bognæs Skov

The many paths and trails in Bognæs Skov make for varied walks or runs. Cycling is permitted on all paths and trails. You can explore the forest on foot, by running or by bike. Walking and running are the options explicitly mentioned for exploring on foot; the cycling rule applies equally to all paths and trails. If you choose activities based on how you get around, the forest offers several different options.

Fishing and Kayaking

The small peninsula of Tornehage offers good opportunities for sea trout fishing. Farther out, the water is shallow. Several kayak routes on the Isefjord pass Bognæs Skov; kayakers can come ashore at the bathing and boat landing in the forest. Fishing at Tornehage and kayak routes by the forest offer different ways to include the water in your stay.

Alterstenen and the History of the Place

Alterstenen, a so-called standing stone, stands in the northeastern corner of Bognæs Skov. A forest church service is held there every summer. A small protected bay lies north of the stone. It is thought to have been the natural harbour used by Swedish fishermen for their boats when they caught herring in Udby Vig. At Alterstenen, a recurring summer event and a possible historical interpretation of the bay sit side by side: the forest church service takes place every summer, while the bay’s former use as a natural harbour remains a supposition.

Camping in the Forest

Bognæs Skov has a campsite with space for 40 people. Wild camping is also possible; a tent may be pitched in the forest for one or two nights. Two separate details are relevant when planning: the capacity of 40 people refers to the campsite, while the limit of one or two nights applies to wild camping. This makes it easy to distinguish between the camping options by capacity and length of stay.

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