See the Map: 42 New Shelters Ready for Use in Danish Nature Reserves

If you’re considering a holiday in a shelter, there are now even more options available. The Nature Agency in Denmark has constructed 42 new shelters in various state-owned natural areas across the country. The funds for these new shelters come from the A.P. Møller Foundation, which has donated 16 million Danish Krone for the construction of a total of 300 new shelters in the coming years.

Data from the Nature Agency indicates a high demand for these state-owned shelters. In May, a record number of people booked a shelter, compared to the same month in the previous two years.

However, these state-owned shelters are not the only ones available in the country. Private individuals, municipalities, and associations also have publicly accessible shelters. Many of these, along with the state-owned shelters, can be found and booked through the website udinaturen.dk, where there are a total of 1486 shelters located throughout Denmark.

The placement of the 42 new shelters is not random, says Jes Aagaard, a nature guide at the Nature Agency. Two factors are particularly significant.

“When we build new shelters, we do so in locations where nature is robust enough to withstand the presence and use by people,” says Jes Aagaard. “Of course, there also has to be a value of attractiveness. Whether it’s a good view or simply a pleasant space to be in. And they should also be easy to access.”

Finally, the Nature Agency also tries to position the state-owned shelters so they are easily accessible. “We make sure to place them near public transportation, so everyone has the opportunity to get there,” adds Aagaard.