Camping in Denmark with children

A campsite for families in Denmark has a lot to offer, especially for true nature and leisure lovers. Visitors can look forward to great conditions for sailing and surfing, especially on the North Sea coast. The dunes on the Wadden Sea are perfect for hiking. The Baltic Sea islands are in no way inferior and offer the best conditions for round trips by bike.

Destinations

In West Jutland, some of the best campsites in Denmark offer families a varied home for their summer holiday. North of the famous harbour town of Esbjerg are some of the most beautiful beaches on the Danish North Sea. Blåvand, Henne Strand, Vejers Strand and Hvide Sande on the narrow Holmsland Klit spit in particular offer the perfect conditions for plenty of recreational fun. Hvide Sande Camping, for example, is a great option between the open sea and brackish water. The two-hectare site has top ratings and offers a children's playground, a golf course and bike hire, among other things. The Lillebaelt separates the island of Fyn from Jutland. Holidaymakers interested in culture can visit the town of Kolding on the strait and learn more about the region's culture in one of the museums. Away from the centre, first-class campsites, for example at Hejlsminde Strand and in Årøsund, offer a good atmosphere for family holidays.

On the Fyn side, camping with children in Denmark is possible at Sandager Naes. The site here is one of the best recommendations from users and impresses with its proximity to the beach, swimming pool and playground. Overgrown with reeds on both sides, the stretch of coast offers a pleasantly private ambience. Holidaymakers will also find a wide selection of high-quality campsites in the area around Sonderburg in South Jutland. The proximity to Germany is particularly practical. Many guests from Schleswig-Holstein cross the border near Flensburg for a weekend, and Drejby Strandcamping at the eastern end of the Flensburg Fjord is particularly family-friendly. There is entertainment for children and an indoor and outdoor playground. There is also a paddling pool and a water slide.

Top tips

• The dunes of West Jutland are an absolute top tip for camping with children in Denmark. In addition to walks on land, there is also plenty to discover on the seabed. Excursions across the mudflats are possible at low tide. One of the best places in the Wadden Sea National Park is the island of Röm.
• A camping holiday in Jutland can be combined with a visit to Legoland Billund. The theme park is only 60 kilometres away from the campsites between Hvide Sande and Esbjerg.
• Sønderborg and South Jutland are a paradise for horse riders. If you don't want to get on the back of a horse yourself, you can attend the ring riding festivals and be thrilled by the various competitions.

Activities and excursions

With its beautiful coastal landscapes, Denmark is the perfect destination for an active holiday with sailing trips, kiting, cycling and mudflat hiking. In cities such as Elsinore and Copenhagen, visitors can enjoy a rich cultural life.

Mudflat hiking

In Danish, the cross-border Wadden Sea National Park is called Vadehavet and is a real paradise for explorers. Islands such as Röm and Fanø are ideal starting points for learning more about the flora and fauna on the seabed with an experienced local guide.

Cycling

The whole of Denmark is perfect terrain for cycling. The country's flat elevation profile offers good opportunities for exploring the coast with the family, for example. One of the classics is the North Sea Coastal Route, which is 560 kilometres long in total. Of course, you can choose individual stages and cycle to the most beautiful dune beaches. It is possible to circumnavigate the rocky island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea in two to three days.

Sailing

The harbours of Jutland are famous for their good sailing facilities. If you feel like it, you can learn the sport from scratch and get your sailing licence. Esbjerg, Ringkøbing, Aarhus and Klitmöller in Thy National Park are some of the best places for this leisure activity.

Kitesurfing and surfing

The winds on the West Jutland coast are ideal for extensive kite trips. Athletes are pulled across the water by the kites and can even attempt spectacular jumps. Many leisure fans also enjoy surfing on the North Sea.

Fishing

The Baltic Sea regions of Denmark are particularly recommended for fishing. The islands of Lolland and Funen, for example, offer good opportunities to cast your rod into the water in lakes and along the coast. In West Jutland, brackish water areas such as Ringkøbing Fjord and Nissum Bredning are options for fishing.

Visit Copenhagen

If you spend your camping holiday on the island of Sjælland, you should definitely pay a visit to the capital Copenhagen. The old harbour district with the Little Mermaid and the castles of the Danish crown await visitors here.

Events

Throughout the year, families camping in Denmark can look forward to numerous events that will delight young and old alike.

End of June to beginning of August

• Hans Christian Andersen Parade: The national author Hans Christian Andersen enchanted the whole world with his fairy tales. His characters come to life for more than a month at the parade in Odense, which is dedicated to him.

July

• Fünen Regatta: On the third weekend in July, around 100 historic sailing ships set off on a circumnavigation of the island of Fünen. The event is accompanied by music and good food.

August

• European Medieval Festival: The festivities with a medieval market, jugglers, knights and monks take place every year at the end of August in Horsens in East Jutland.

September

• Röm Kite Festival: Kites take to the skies on the island of Röm in early September. The participants always come up with something new to wow the visitors.