A Danish UNESCO World Heritage Site
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SUMMARY: 15 minutes outside central Copenhagen is a stunning 1000 acre deer park. This hidden gem contains beautiful walking paths through a dense oak forest, a multitude of lakes, and sweeping fields filled with 2000 wild deer. Choose to walk, cycle, or even ride around the park in a horse and carriage. This is a perfect spot for nature photographers to get up close to herds of roaming deer or to do some birdwatching. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for rutting stags, although you are likely to hear them before you see them! The main paths are mostly gravel with some of the smaller routes muddy after rain. Therefore, wear appropriate footwear in poor weather.
WHEN TO VISIT: Luckily this is an excellent spot to experience all year round. During the summer and spring, you can enjoy picnics in the sunshine. In autumn the changing of the leaves on the oak trees are a must-see, then in winter go for a bracing stroll on a frosty morning.
DON’T MISS: The Hermitage Hunting Lodge at the centre of the park. This should be the main highlight of every visit to Dyrehave. The magnificent building dates back to the 18th century. Originally used by the Danish royal family to host hunting parties and luxurious banquets. The lodge is positioned on top of a hill with a magnificent view over the surrounding fields. On a clear day, you might catch a glimpse of the Swedish coastline across the water!
HOW TO GET THERE: You must first get to Klampenborg train station. Then when you exit the train walk forwards past some public toilets (make sure to use these before starting a long walk!). After, take a left over a bridge and up ahead you will see a red gate signalling the entrance. Overall the area is well signposted so you won’t get lost. Catch the number 029 train from Copenhagen Central Station (20 minutes) or the same train from Nørreport (15 minutes).
ADDRESS: Dyrehaven, 2930 Klampenborg
WEBSITE: https://eng.naturstyrelsen.dk/experience-nature/in-the-countryside/jaegersborg-dyrehave/
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