North Funen’s nature gems
Feel the freedom on North Funen, where wild coastal stretches meet deep forests and rolling landscapes. Whether you are looking for adventure on the islands, peace beneath the treetops or a walk along the beach, experiences await that leave room for both reflection and outdoor play.
The iconic nature experiences
Places you should not miss, from the open plains in the east to the hills in the west.
Experience Funen's largest nature restoration. Hike wide paths, spot seals and eagles, and enjoy a picnic. Accessible and perfect for nature lovers.
Odense Fjord is great all along the coast - especially from Klintebjerg to Enebærodde!
Experience Enebærodde by Odense Fjord: A 12 km route with total tranquility, the white lighthouse, and Funen’s largest heath. See Galloway cattle and rare birds. Plan your trip here!"
Explore Flyvesandet on North Funen. Experience the only sand dunes on the island, a child-friendly Blue Flag beach, and scenic trails. Perfect for nature lovers!
Visit Langesø for a unique nature experience. Explore world-class MTB trails, scenic hiking paths around the lake, and the historic castle. Just 15 km from Odense.
Island adventures and untouched nature
Æbelø is the best known – but did you know that North Funen actually has many more uninhabited islands that you can experience? Just remember to check when you can walk across ...
Vigelsø is the largest island in Odense Fjord and is located right next to Klintebjerg. Today the island is a nature reserve with a rich bird life and a fantastic history - come experience the island for yourself!
Dræet is a tiny deserted island close to Æbelø, and here nature rules over human ruins - and you can visit the island outside of the birds' breeding season!
Visit the deserted island of Ejlinge close to Æbelø - take a walk along the beautiful coast, see the beautiful views and spot the many different birds!
The Mågeø islets off Bogense are some tiny islets where the seagulls and other birds can live and breed in peace - and here they live well!
Discover the deserted island of Æbelø on a wonderful trip to a unique landscape, fantastic views and fascinating animals and birds!
Along the fresh coastline
154 kilometres of varied beaches, dunes and blue horizons.
Nærå Strand is a beautiful nature area between Flyvesandet and Bogense, where you can see shallow fjord, a marsh, meadows and lots of birds!
Ølundgaard, Lammesø and Firtalsstranden are reclaimed areas by Odense Fjord, which have now become one beautiful nature reserve, where you can see how birds and plants thrive by the fjord!
Discover Agernæs and Flyvesandet with amazing scenery, rare birds, fossils at the beach, a beautiful beech forest and an impressive view all the way to Samsø - the perfect place to go hiking!
The western meadows are the green heart of Bogense and a beautiful nature area, where the meadow is kept as it looked many years ago with lots of birds and animals - a great place for a walk!
Nørreby Hals is a small peninsula between the Kattegat and Nærå Strand, and it’s a beautiful place with a stunning view!
Take the plunge: The best swimming spots on North Funen.
The deep, quiet calm of the forest
Find shade and fresh air beneath the tall beech trees.
The Fredskov woods in Bogense is close to the town, and here is peace and quiet and nice for a walk - and children and childish souls have a good opportunity to play in the woods!
Fuglsanggård Skov is a gem on the coast of North Funen, and here you can enjoy a nice walk, relax by the barbecue area, enjoy a picnic or go exploring in the dense forest and simply enjoy nature!
In Otterup town forest you'll find a forest, a bog and a lake - and a beautiful 2 km long path where you can enjoy nature. There was once a landfill here, but nature was allowed to come back - and now it's beautiful!
Visit Langesø for a unique nature experience. Explore world-class MTB trails, scenic hiking paths around the lake, and the historic castle. Just 15 km from Odense.
Together under the open sky
Nature on North Funen is the world’s biggest playground. There is room here for big movements and quiet moments alike. Use nature as your shared free space and create memories that last far beyond lunch. Here are five ideas for having fun together:
Go on a nature bingo hunt
Turn your walk into a game. Print our nature bingo sheets at home and see who spots a smooth stone, a crooked branch or a wild flower first. It’s a great way to notice the small details on the forest floor or by the water’s edge.Create nature’s own works of art
Use the beach or the forest floor as your canvas. Collect beautiful stones, fallen branches and colourful leaves, and create your own artwork. Make a mandala in the grass, build a pirate face from stones or shape fantasy animals from twigs. Remember to take a photo of your masterpiece before leaving it for nature to reclaim.Bring the senses to life
What happens when you cannot see? Try putting on a blindfold and let someone in the family guide you through the landscape. When sight disappears, scents become stronger, birdsong clearer and the ground beneath your feet more vivid. It is a wonderful way to experience nature.Become the main characters in your own nature adventure
Go on an interactive treasure hunt where the adventure unfolds right in front of you. With the app “Natureventyr” Nature tales, North Funen’s trails are turned into a story where children solve tasks and help the characters move on. It is completely free and turns the trip into a game.The classic picnic trip
Food simply tastes better outdoors. Pack a basket with your favourite food, hot cocoa and a soft blanket. Whether it is a sunny day or a fresh autumn day, a picnic is the perfect break with time to talk and just enjoy being together.
Remember: Take only pictures, leave only footprints
Let nature keep its beauty so the next visitors can enjoy it too. Fill your memory card with photos of your experiences, and leave the flowers and plants where they belong.
