Located about an hour south of Copenhagen, Camp Adventure’s Skovtårnet (The Forest Tower) has quickly become a popular destination for design enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Rising 45 meters above the forest floor and 135 meters above sea level, this breathtaking treetop walk offers panoramic views stretching up to 25 kilometers. On a clear day, visitors can see Malmö and the Øresund Bridge. Skovtårnet is more than just a lookout; it's an experience.
Visitors begin their ascent with a 900-meter raised boardwalk that winds through Denmark’s lush beech and oak forest. Dotted with scenic resting platforms, this pathway immerses visitors in the treetops and the thrill of the treetop adventure park above. When the tower first comes into view, its sculptural hourglass silhouette—designed by EFFEKT Architects and constructed of weathered Cortén steel and South Zealand oak—is awe-inspiring. Many pause to marvel at the way the structure appears to grow out of the landscape.
As you climb the spiral ramp, you trace the forest canopy through twelve gentle loops. At the midpoint, you can touch three mature beech trunks that were preserved during construction, achieving an architectural harmony of built form and living nature. The slow ascent allows for deep immersion in the forest's textures, sounds, and shifting topography until you reach the circular viewing platform.
Once at the top, the landscape unfolds in every direction. Agricultural fields blend into waterways, patches of woodland, and distant rooftops. Reviewers often highlight its beauty and accessibility. The gentle ramp makes the tower stroller- and wheelchair-friendly, earning praise from families and visitors of all abilities.
Skovtårnet’s excellence hasn’t gone unnoticed. After receiving the ICONIC Award for Visionary Architecture in 2017, Time magazine spotlighted it in 2019 as one of the world’s “100 Greatest Places.” Beyond its architectural merit, the site drew over 50,000 visitors in its first two months alone, solidifying its status as Zealand’s premier outdoor attraction.
Skovtårnet is at the heart of Camp Adventure’s larger Forest Village, a collection of exquisite accommodations including valley cabins, lakeside lodges, and forest yurts.
Whether you’re chasing a sunrise, a sunset, or a sense of wonder, Skovtårnet delivers. It’s an architectural statement and a forest experience all in one—a true highlight of Denmark’s natural and cultural landscape.
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